In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players must halt their campaign progression to upgrade their crew and ship. A crucial part of this involves raising $10,000 to repair the Goromaru, a necessary step to continue the story. Here's how you can quickly gather the funds needed to upgrade your ship in the game.
How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza
During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew need to access the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current ship isn't adequate. This initiates a quest line where Goro must recruit a shipbuilder to enhance the Goromaru and enlist five new crew members to advance in the main storyline. While finding the crew members is relatively straightforward, the ship upgrade poses a significant challenge, requiring $10,000 in in-game currency.
Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to earn money quickly, though they can be demanding, especially for larger sums. At this stage in the game, you have three primary options: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, or completing jobs in Honolulu.
How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza
Treasures are hidden in Honolulu and on various islands, requiring raids to obtain them. This method is more time-consuming and necessitates leaving Honolulu, making it less ideal for players eager to progress quickly. For those looking to move forward swiftly, focusing on bounties might be a better strategy, as it involves Goro fighting solo.
How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza
The most efficient way to gather the $10,000 quickly is by pursuing bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the more significant bounties early in the game can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat capabilities. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player with a strong grasp of the combat system, it's advisable to stick to the less challenging bounties, which offer rewards ranging from $2,000 to $6,000.
For these bounties, utilize Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control, then switch to the Mad Dog style for one-on-one confrontations with the main bounty boss. Bounties are easily located in *Pirate Yakuza* via a red handcuff symbol on the map in Honolulu. Approaching a bounty marker will display an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward amount, allowing you to assess the risk before engaging.
Engaging in these bounty fights follows the standard combat mechanics of *Pirate Yakuza*. Defeat the opponents, manage their health bars (which can range from three to four for the main targets), and deal with any additional weapons their minions might have. Upon successfully completing a bounty, you'll receive a substantial cash reward, contributing significantly to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade.
By focusing on collecting bounties in Honolulu, you can quickly amass the funds required to upgrade the Goromaru and progress to the next major event in the main storyline. It involves a lot of combat, but it's an effective way to expedite your journey through the campaign.
And that's how you can gather funds to upgrade your ship quickly in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
