A free demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's spin-off, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, launches today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

RGG Studio made the announcement on X/Twitter, stating the demo's availability at 7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern / 3 PM UK time. The full game releases February 21st, also on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, though these platforms will miss out on the demo.

While RGG Studio hasn't confirmed save transfer from the demo to the full game, the demo's content suggests otherwise. It appears to offer access to later game areas, bypassing the natural story progression.

The demo allows players to explore parts of Honolulu and Madlantis (areas unavailable early in the full game), switch between "Mad Dog" and "Sea Dog" fighting styles, battle powerful bounty enemies, engage 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 Yakuza in Hawaii, a sequel to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (the eighth mainline entry, or ninth including Yakuza 0), follows an amnesiac Goro Majima's pirate adventures in Hawaii.

An October Xbox Partner Showcase trailer showcased ship combat reminiscent of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and the return of Taiga Saejima, hinting at stronger ties to the main series.

Expected to be significantly longer than Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, the game's story is estimated to take 15-18 hours to complete. Fans can unlock a Kiryu Kazuma costume for Majima by subscribing to email notifications or a Sega rewards program.