In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players encounter a crucial point in Chapter 2 where they must pause the campaign's progression to upgrade their crew and ship. Specifically, you need $10,000 to repair and enhance the Goromaru. Here's how to quickly gather the funds to advance in Pirate Yakuza.
How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza
At this stage in the story, Goro and his crew need to enter the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current ship isn't suitable. This initiates a quest line where Goro must recruit a shipbuilder to upgrade the Goromaru and enlist five additional crew members to progress in the main story. While finding the crew members is straightforward, the ship upgrade poses a significant challenge due to its $10,000 cost.
Fortunately, there are several effective methods to earn money quickly in *Pirate Yakuza*. Early in Chapter 2, you can choose from three main ways to accumulate funds: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, or taking on jobs in Honolulu.
How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza
Treasure can be found hidden in Honolulu and on various islands, though this method requires raids and can be time-consuming. While it's a viable option, players eager to progress quickly might find it more efficient to focus on bounties, which involve Goro fighting alone.
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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza
The fastest way to gather $10,000 is by hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the high-value bounties early in the game can be risky due to their difficulty and Goro's limited combat readiness. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player, it's advisable to target lower difficulty bounties that offer between $2,000 and $6,000.
To handle these bounties effectively, use Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control and switch to the Mad Dog style for one-on-one battles against the main bounty boss.
Bounties are easily located in *Pirate Yakuza* by looking for the red handcuff symbol on the Honolulu map. Approaching a bounty marker triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, reason for the bounty, and reward amount. This allows you to assess the risk before engaging in combat.
Completing a bounty fight rewards you with several thousand dollars, helping you reach the $10,000 needed to upgrade the Goromaru. By taking on a few bounties in Honolulu, you can quickly amass the funds required to continue the main story. It involves a lot of combat, but it's the most efficient way to progress through the campaign.
And that's how you can swiftly gather funds to upgrade your ship in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.
*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
