How To Get Funds To Upgrade Your Ship Fast in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, you'll hit a snag in Chapter 2: upgrading the Goromaru requires a hefty $10,000. This guide shows you the fastest ways to earn that cash and keep your pirate adventure sailing smoothly.

To progress the main story, you need to upgrade your ship and recruit crew. Finding the crew is straightforward, but the $10,000 ship repair presents a challenge. Fortunately, there are efficient ways to earn this early in the game.

Fast Cash Strategies in Pirate Yakuza

Three main avenues exist for quick cash: treasure hunting, completing jobs in Honolulu, and—the most efficient method—hunting bounties.

Treasure Hunting

Treasure chests are scattered across Honolulu and various islands requiring raids. This method is time-consuming and requires leaving Honolulu, making it less ideal for rapid progression.

Bounty Hunting: The Fastest Route

Bounty hunting in Honolulu offers the most efficient way to earn the necessary $10,000. While larger bounties offer significant rewards (up to $16,000!), they are challenging early in the game. A balanced approach is recommended.

Focus on lower-difficulty bounties, yielding $2,000-$6,000 each. Utilize Goro's Sea Dog style for crowd control and switch to Mad Dog for boss fights. The red handcuff symbol on the map clearly marks bounty locations.

Approaching a bounty marker displays details, allowing you to assess the challenge and reward before engaging. Complete the fight to earn your reward and contribute to your Goromaru upgrade fund.

By completing several lower-difficulty bounties, you'll quickly accumulate the $10,000 needed to upgrade the Goromaru and continue the main story. This method prioritizes speed, trading some challenge for efficiency.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.