New Release Date Set for 'Like a Dragon'

Get ready, Yakuza fans! A Like a Dragon Direct is set for later this week, offering a closer look at Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii before its February release. Unlike recent mainline entries, this installment returns to the fluid, real-time combat of the original Kiryu saga, starring Goro Majima in a Hawaiian adventure following the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio) made a splash at the 2024 Game Awards with reveals of Virtua Fighter 6 and a new IP, codenamed Project Century. While RGG Studio's involvement with Virtua Fighter 6 surprised many, Project Century, a 1915 Japan-set action brawler, generated even more buzz, fueling speculation about its connection to the Yakuza/Like a Dragon universe.

The Like a Dragon Direct, focusing on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, streams Thursday, January 9th at 12 PM EST on YouTube and Twitch. RGG promises new gameplay features without major story spoilers.

Like a Dragon Direct: Date & Time

• January 9th
• 12 PM EST
• YouTube & Twitch

RGG Studio has already showcased much of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's combat and minigames. While the Direct is primarily focused on Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, speculation abounds about potential teases of other projects, including a rumored Yakuza 3 Kiwami remake or perhaps another glimpse of Project Century, though the latter seems less likely given the event's title.

Launching February 21st on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises a unique experience amidst a crowded February release schedule, including titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Avowed. The upcoming Direct will unveil more of what RGG Studio has in store.