#Yakuza in Hawaii will not lock New Sport Plus behind a paywall this time – Destructoid
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Like a Dragon: Yakuza in Hawaii will get a New Sport Plus mode as free post-launch content material, Sega confirmed in the course of the current RGG Like a Dragon Direct. The choice was seemingly made to keep away from final yr’s Infinite Wealth debacle when the mode was locked behind a paid DLC.
Sega is little question conscious of the bitter emotions surrounding the choice. The corporate introduced the information on the tail finish of the LAD Direct video as a “one final thing” shock. Sega hasn’t confirmed when the mode will arrive, thoughts. Yakuza in Hawaii will sail the salty seas on February 21, 2025, so the mode ought to (hopefully) arrive quickly after.
For these unaware, the final mainline entry didn’t embrace New Sport Plus as a part of the bundle. To play the mode in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, gamers needed to shell out 20 bones for the Grasp Trip Bundle DLC. Sure, it consists of some neat outfits and a brand new dungeon to discover, however it’s additionally the one means followers can expertise New Sport Plus, and $20 is an efficient chunk of change for a mode that’s been part of the sequence for ages. On the time of writing, the DLC holds a tough “Very Unfavorable” evaluate on Steam.
It appears Sega needs to sidestep that exact shark tank by providing the mode without spending a dime as soon as once more. Hopefully, it received’t take lengthy for Yakuza in Hawaii homeowners to get their premium high-sails journey underway.
Sail the sillier seas in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza
The mode announcement wasn’t the one noteworthy factor from the direct. Gamers obtained a deep dive take a look at Yakuza in Hawaii‘s wacky, spastic gameplay. The video showcased protagonist Majima as he tore up the streets of Honolulu earlier than searching pirates within the Pacific.
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku appears to be pulling out the stops for this one. Ship fight appears to be like impressed by video games like Murderer’s Creed IV: Black Flag, however quicker and extra arcadey. After all, it comes with that basic Like a Dragon allure: you may deck your ship in sizzling pink paint and cute hearts if you would like. Common fight sees you often dealing with dozens of enemies, which you deal with utilizing wide-range assaults and a series hook. Skills embrace summons, equivalent to utilizing an electrical guitar to name forth a “sadistic ape” to battle your foes.
There are additionally bonus outfits. As long as you’re okay with pre-ordering video games, you may costume Majima as Ichiban in his Hawaii or Japan outfits. Signing up for Sega emails rewards you with Kiryu’s basic gray-and-crimson drip. However you’ll should vie for the Deluxe Version if you would like the person behind the look to hitch your crew.
Total, the sport is trying thrilling. Like a Dragon: Yakuza in Hawaii launches for PC through Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Collection X|S on February 21.
