In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players hit a pivotal moment in Chapter 2 where the campaign's progression hinges on upgrading the Goromaru ship, requiring a hefty sum of $10,000. Here's how to gather the funds quickly to enhance your ship and push forward in the story.
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At this stage in the game, Goro and his crew are tasked with entering the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current ship won't cut it. This initiates an extended quest where Goro needs to recruit a shipbuilder to upgrade the Goromaru and enlist five new crew members to continue the main storyline. While finding the crew is straightforward, the real challenge lies in gathering the $10,000 needed to overhaul the ship.
Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to earn money quickly, though they can be demanding, especially if you're aiming for larger sums. During the middle of Chapter 2, you can collect bounties, open treasure chests on islands, or take on jobs in Honolulu.
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Treasure hunting is an option available in Honolulu and various islands, requiring raids to uncover hidden caches. Though effective, this method can be time-consuming and necessitates leaving Honolulu. For those eager to advance the story quickly, focusing on bounties might be a more efficient strategy, as it allows Goro to engage in solo battles.
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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza
The fastest way to amass the $10,000 needed is by hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even the smaller bounties can net you around $2,000, while larger ones offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the higher-value bounties early in the game can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat abilities. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player, it's advisable to stick to the lower difficulty bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000.
To handle these bounties effectively, use Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control against the cronies that often accompany the targets, then switch to the Mad Dog style for one-on-one encounters with the main bounty boss.
Finding bounties in *Pirate Yakuza* is straightforward, as they're marked by a red handcuff symbol on the map. Approaching these markers triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward. This allows you to assess the risk and decide whether to engage.
Engaging in these bounty fights follows the standard combat mechanics of *Pirate Yakuza*. Defeating the bounty targets, who may have multiple health bars and armed minions, rewards you with thousands of dollars, contributing significantly to the $10,000 needed for the ship upgrade. By successfully completing a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly gather enough funds to upgrade the Goromaru and advance in the main story.
And that's how you can swiftly gather the funds needed 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.*
