Samoa Joe stars in the latest trailer for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
The former AEW Champion has featured in numerous video games over the past few years. He voiced characters in Dota 2 and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. He’s also featured as Sweet Tooth in Peacock’s Twisted Metal series.
His latest appearance seems to play a significant role in Sega’s Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The former WWE Superstar narrates the story trailer for the game, introducing the player to the main story.
What is Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
Sega released a press release about the game, sharing that Samoa Joe was portraying Pirate King Raymond Law in the game. We know that his character spends time in Madlantis, a location in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii where pirates congregate.
“SEGA launched a new story trailer for the highly anticipated Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii featuring Pirate King Raymond Law, played by AEW professional wrestler Samoa Joe. In the trailer, the Pirate King gives viewers a glimpse into the adventure that awaits Majima and crew, and hints at stories untold. And adventures that will unfold.”
“Fans can check out the rest of the amazing English VO cast’s performance when the VO patch drops at launch. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii releases February 21st, 2025 and is available to pre-order for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and PC (Steam). Fans who pre-order the game can add Ichiban Kasuga and Nancy to their crew. Plus the ability to have Majima change into two of Ichiban Kasuga’s iconic outfits.”
Samoa Joe is not the first wrestler to appear in a Yakuza game. Numerous NJPW stars like Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Keiji Muto have had their likeness added to the game.
