"Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Chapter Guide & Completion Time"

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii might be the most whimsical entry in the Like a Dragon series, but how does it stack up in terms of content against Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth? If you're curious about the duration it takes to complete Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and what the chapters entail, here's everything you need to know.

Here’s How Many Chapters There Are in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features a concise narrative with a total of five chapters, matching the chapter count of Like a Dragon Gaiden but containing less than half the chapters found in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Here's a breakdown of the chapters along with their titles:

Chapter 1: Shipwrecked
Chapter 2: Heart of Darkness
Chapter 3: The Old Man and the Sea
Chapter 4: Treasure Island
Finale: White Whale

The journey begins with you playing as the former Yakuza, Goro Majima, who finds himself washed ashore on Rich Island, Hawaii. Stricken with amnesia, Majima knows of the Yakuza and the world at large, but his own identity remains a mystery—even when addressed by his name, it sparks no recognition. Will he uncover his past? That's for you to discover as you play.

Unlike other games in the series, Pirate Yakuza does not feature the familiar Tokyo district of Kamurocho, but you will explore Hawaii's main island, a setting also seen in Infinite Wealth, which you visit in Chapter 2.

How Long Does it Take to Beat Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza?

Like all games in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, Pirate Yakuza is packed with side-quests and numerous optional activities. If you stick to the main storyline, you can expect to spend 16-20 hours to reach the end. Post-completion, you're free to revisit any missed activities and quests, so there's no rush to complete everything on your first playthrough.

However, if you're aiming for 100% completion, including every side activity and quest, you're looking at around 40 hours of gameplay to fully experience what the game has to offer.

When Does Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Take Place? Should You Play Infinite Wealth First?

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza is set shortly after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and may lay the groundwork for a sequel to Infinite Wealth. You don't necessarily need to play Infinite Wealth first, as Pirate Yakuza provides sufficient backstory.

However, if you plan to play Infinite Wealth in the future, consider doing so before Pirate Yakuza. The latter game reveals a significant plot point from Infinite Wealth early on, which could spoil your experience.

So, there you have it—the chapters of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and an overview of the time it takes to beat this unique adventure in the Like a Dragon series.