Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's New Game Plus Mode Will Be a Free Post-Launch Addition
Following fan backlash over the exclusive New Game Plus mode in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced a different approach for its upcoming title, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The highly anticipated sequel, set in Hawaii and following Goro Majima's pirate adventures, will offer its New Game Plus mode as a free post-launch update.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, despite critical acclaim and award nominations, faced criticism for restricting New Game Plus to its most expensive editions. RGG Studio, while not reversing its decision for Infinite Wealth, has seemingly learned from the experience.
A recent Like a Dragon Direct showcased gameplay, including naval combat and crew management. The announcement of the game's editions concluded with the confirmation that New Game Plus will be available to all players via a free post-launch patch, though a specific release date for the update was not provided.
This decision marks a positive change, addressing concerns about locking essential gameplay features behind expensive editions. While players will need to wait for the New Game Plus update, the relatively short wait time, considering the game's length, should mitigate disappointment. The update is expected to arrive before many players complete their initial playthrough.
With the game's release date set for February 21st, RGG Studio is likely to unveil further details in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to follow the studio's social media channels for updates.
