Summary
- Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PC requirements were revealed, offering details on minimum and recommended specs.
- Set six months after Infinite Wealth, players control Goro Majima in a turf war on a remote island.
- The game is Steam Deck Verified and offers turn-based and naval combat on the open seas.
With 11 days to go until the release of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Sega revealed the full slate of PC spec requirements that gamers will need to play the game smoothly. Sega confirmed that the recommended settings for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will need a graphics card like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or newer, which should not be a problem for most gaming rigs.
Set six months after Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the upcoming title from Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG) will put players in control of ex-yakuza member and fan-favorite character Goro Majima. Having washed up on the shores of a remote island and a case of amnesia, Majima is rescued by a boy named Noah and soon finds himself embroiled in a turf war between pirates and other island-dwellers. Alongside Majima's seafaring shenanigans, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will also give players a chance to play some of Sega's classic titles, including Sega Racing Classic 2.
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Given that Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will also launch on PS4 and Xbox One, the PC specifications will not be difficult to meet. According to the game's Steam page, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will run at 1080p and 30 FPS on systems that utilize at least 8GB of RAM, and a processor such as the Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, both of which are several years old. The minimum graphics cards that can run the new Like A Dragon game include the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Raden RX 560, and Intel Arc A380. For the recommended specs, players will need a CPU such as the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 alongside GPUs that include the RTX 2060 or newer. Sega also confirmed that Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will require 56 GB of open storage space, and will ship with the controversial Denuvo anti-tamper software.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PC Spec Requirements (February 2025)
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Preset |
Minimum |
Recommended |
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OS |
Windows 10 1909 or newer (64-bit) |
Windows 10 1909 or newer (64-bit) |
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Processor |
Intel Core i5-3470 (3.2 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (3.1 GHz) or newer |
Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or newer |
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Memory |
8 GB |
16 GB |
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Graphics |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) / Intel Arc A380 (6GB) or newer |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) / Intel Arc A750 (8GB) or newer |
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Storage |
56 GB Available Space |
56 GB Available Space |
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Additional Notes |
1080p Low at 30 FPS with Balanced FSR 1.0 / Requires a CPU that supports the AVX and SSE 4.2 Instruction Sets / Requires DirectX Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0) / Requires Windows Compatible Audio Device |
1080p High at 60 FPS without FSR / Requires a CPU that supports the AVX and SSE 4.2 Instruction Sets / Requires DirectX Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0) / Requires Windows Compatible Audio Device |
RGG Studio also confirmed that the game is Steam Deck Verified, which will allow users to sail with Majima's crew while on the go. It remains to be seen how the new Like A Dragon title will perform compared to the Steam Deck's top games.
Between the turn-based battle system and a new take on naval combat on the open seas, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is shaping up to be one of the top video game releases of early 2025. Only time will tell what surprises await Like A Dragon fans on the high seas.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- February 21, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
WHERE TO PLAY
A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.
PIRATE YAKUZA ADVENTURE AHOY!
Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.
GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHER
Assemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way.
When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. Crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate!
KICK ARRRSS WITH CREATIVE COMBAT
Dynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action.
With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission. Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
- Franchise
- Yakuza
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
