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Hawaii Yakuza Demo: Like a Dragon Now Live

By EthanMar 13,2025

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is releasing a free demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s spin-off, Like a Dragon: Pirate of the Caribbean, today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The demo will be available for download at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern / 3 PM UK, as announced by the studio on X/Twitter. The full game launches February 21st, also on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but these platforms will not receive the demo.

While RGG Studio hasn't confirmed whether demo progress carries over to the full game, the demo's content suggests it likely won't. The demo appears to offer access to freeroam and battle areas normally unavailable early in the main game.

Players can explore parts of Honolulu and Madlantis, switch between the Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting styles, battle powerful bounty enemies, participate in four ship and deck battles within the Pirates' Coliseum, experiment with new customization options, and enjoy karaoke featuring three songs.

Like a Dragon: Pirate of the Caribbean is a spin-off sequel to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the eighth mainline entry (or ninth, including Yakuza 0) in the Yakuza/ Like a Dragon series. The game follows Goro Majima as he awakens amnesiac and embarks on a pirate adventure across Hawaii.

An October Xbox Partner Showcase trailer showcased ship combat reminiscent of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the return of Taiga Saejima hints at deeper connections to the main series.

Expect a significantly longer experience than Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name; the story is estimated to take 15-18 hours to complete. Fans can even dress Majima as Kiryu Kazuma, but only by subscribing to email notifications or a Sega rewards program.

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