Sega Co., Ltd. has released details of the two battle styles "Mad Dog" and "Pirates" for " Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii ". In addition, the newly revealed pirate tools, Jyukaguraki, and an overview of the heated pirate battles will be introduced.
Use the "Mad Dog" and "Pirate" styles to your advantage!
Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii" will be released on February 21, 2025 for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam). Two different battle styles, "Mad Dog" and "Pirate," have been newly unveiled.
Switch between the two battle styles to suit the situation and your personal preferences to defeat your enemies.
The "Mad Dog" style is flashy and exhilarating.
Goro Majima was feared as the "Mad Dog of Shimano" in the underworld, and "Mad Dog" symbolizes him. The "Mad Dog" combines fists, kicks, and dousu attacks to deliver a series of speedy, linear attacks.
Powerful "Heat Action
By using the weapons and terrain in the city and meeting the conditions, powerful "heat actions" can be performed, such as defeating a large number of people at once.
Madness Gauge
In the Mad Dog style, the "Madness Gauge" that accumulates during play can be used to activate "alter egos. The alter egos not only attack the enemy individually, but can also unleash powerful combined attacks.
Pirates" utilize a variety of pirate tools.
PR TIMESThe "Pirate" is a powerful battle style that uses two cutlasses to defeat enemies. Three "pirate tools" can be used: a cutlass boomerang, a charge gun, and a wire hook.
Pirate-like "heat action
In the pirate style, the user can enjoy powerful pirate moves such as slashing with the cutlass and attacks that make good use of pirate tools.
Madness Gauge
In the pirate style, the "madness gauge" that accumulates during play allows the player to summon "Jyukagami". By playing the "Jyukagami Instrument," the "Jyukagami" can descend to the ground and turn the tide of the battle with the power of the divine curse.
Pirate tools" and "Jyushin Musical Instruments" to decorate the pirate style
Pirate Tools
Three types of "pirate tools" can be obtained by advancing through the story: the "Cutlass Boomerang," "Charge Gun," and "Wire Hook. The "Cutlass Boomerang" uses cutlass in both hands like a boomerang to attack a wide range of enemies.
The "Charge Gun" is a powerful piercing attack that only takes a charge. The "wire hook" is a tool that can be used to close the distance between you and the enemy by hooking it.
Introducing the "Jushin instrument," which can summon "Jushin!
Four types of treasures, "Jyushin Musical Instruments," can be played to summon the corresponding "Jyushin" (god of curse)!
"Jyukagami of the Ocean: The Curse of the Cannibal Shark Hell" (Japanese only)
When you play the cursed violin, a man-eating shark appears from the ground! It can bite enemies and inflict heavy damage.
"Curse of the Earth, Curse of the Tyrannical Great Ape Hell"
When the cursed guitar is played, a tyrannical great ape appears and can inflict great damage on the enemy! Compared to other cursed gods, the range of the attack is narrower, but the attack power is overwhelming.
"Cursed God of the Sky, Shippu Kaitori: The Curse of Hell."
When the cursed saxophone is played, a gale monster bird descends from the heavens and creates a huge tornado! The tornado swallows the enemy and inflicts fierce damage.
"Curse of the Deep Sea, Curse of the Blitz Jellyfish Hell"
When the cursed ocarina is played, the blitz jellyfish create a fantastic space. While healing Majima and his friends, they also inflict electric shocks on enemies who enter the space, blocking their movement.
Win the pirate battle and become a legendary pirate!
While adventuring the vast ocean on the "Goro Maru" with the "Goro Pirates," a crew of the Mashima clan, players will sometimes find themselves in "pirate battles," in which ships fight each other. In addition, you can also engage in naval battles with unique enemies in the "Pirates Colosseum" arena.
The key to winning naval battles is the deployment and training of crew members and the customization of ships. More than 100 attractive sailor characters will appear in the game.
Train and arrange the Goro Maru and its crew to your liking and win the naval battles!
"Gun Battle".
PR TIMESIn "Gun Battle," ships fire cannons at each other by skillfully maneuvering the Goromaru. Reinforce your ship and change its armament to win the battle!
During the battle, you can directly control Majima to maintain your ship and launch rocket launchers at enemy ships.
"Shipboard Battle".
After the gun battle is over, the "Battle of the Ships" begins, in which players board enemy ships with their friends and engage in a battle on the ship. In order to win the battle on the ship, it is important not only to strengthen Majima's abilities, but also to organize and train the crew members who will fight with him.
Collect and train crew members with a variety of skills, such as attack and recovery types, and build the strongest pirate team in the world.
Pirates Coliseum
PR TIMESThe "Pirates Coliseum" is an arena where you can play against the pirates who gather in Madrantis. There is a wide variety of opponents and rules, ranging from one-on-one battles with enemy ships to large brawls involving dozens of people.
Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii" will be released on Friday, February 21, 2025!
The details of battle styles, useful tools, and pirate battles have been revealed, and the anticipation for "Yakuza8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii" is growing even higher. For more information, please visit the official Yakuza8 Pirates in Hawaii website.