“Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” was officially revealed today, featuring fan-favorite character Goro Majima in a pirate-themed adventure, sailing the seas. This surprising storyline has reminded fans of a leaked outline of the game that surfaced months ago but was dismissed due to its outlandish claims.
The leak was largely ignored as few believed it could be true, but now that the official game has been announced, the once-ridiculed details are being proven accurate.
The leak first appeared on 4chan back in May, a platform notorious for unverified and speculative information. Due to the nature of the claims, such as Majima getting lost at sea, losing his memory, and becoming entangled in a pirate feud, most fans found the leak far too wild to take seriously.
As a result, the post quickly faded into obscurity. After all, a Yakuza character suddenly transforming into a pirate sounded more like fan fiction than a legitimate game concept.
However, with today’s announcement, it turns out the leak was shockingly accurate. Not only is Majima the main character in a pirate setting, but the game also includes a swashbuckling combat style, as well as specific locations mentioned in the leak like Hawaii and a mysterious “Madlantis” island.
This level of detail in the original leak now seems too specific to have been a lucky guess, further validating its credibility in hindsight.
Screenshots of the original leak have been circulating on social media, providing proof of the information. However, fans should be cautious as the leak contains additional details that have not been officially revealed yet. Despite the skepticism surrounding its source, the leak has now become a hot topic among fans, with many re-examining its contents for hints about what might still be hidden.
The initial reaction to the leak was one of disbelief, and only a small group of fans recalled its existence before today’s official reveal. In the lead-up to the announcement at the Ryu Ga Gotoku Summit, vague rumors began to emerge again, with some daring to speculate that the new “Like a Dragon” game would indeed involve pirates.
Against all odds, those who trusted the original 4chan leak have now been proven right, marking one of the rare instances where such a leak has been vindicated.
