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*, progressing the story requires upgrading your ship, the Goromaru, a $10,000 investment. This guide outlines the fastest ways to earn the necessary funds early in the game, specifically during Chapter 2.

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Chapter 2 thrusts you into the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, demanding a ship upgrade and five new crew members. While crew recruitment is straightforward, the $10,000 Goromaru repair presents a hurdle. Fortunately, several methods exist for quickly accumulating in-game cash. These include collecting bounties, uncovering treasure chests across various islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu.

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Treasure hunting, while viable, proves time-consuming. It involves exploring Honolulu and various islands, requiring participation in raids. This method is less efficient for players prioritizing rapid story progression.

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How to Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most direct route to $10,000 involves tackling bounties in Honolulu. Smaller bounties yield around $2,000, while larger ones offer up to $16,000—potentially enough from a single successful hunt. However, higher-paying bounties present significant challenges early in the game, demanding considerable combat skill.

A balanced approach involves targeting lower-difficulty bounties ($2,000-$6,000). These often involve groups of enemies, making Goro's Sea Dog fighting style ideal for crowd control, followed by Mad Dog for tougher one-on-one encounters with the bounty boss.

Bounties are easily identified on the map by a red handcuff icon in Honolulu. Approaching the marker reveals bounty details (difficulty, reward, target information), allowing informed decisions before engaging.

Bounty hunts function like standard combat encounters. Defeat the target(s) to receive your reward, which can significantly contribute to the $10,000 goal. Completing several lower-level bounties provides a swift and efficient method to upgrade the Goromaru and advance the storyline. While combat-intensive, it's the fastest path to progressing the campaign.

This strategy ensures you quickly acquire the funds needed to upgrade your ship and continue your adventure in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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