Guide to Recruiting Kraken-Chan and Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii casts players as Goro Majima, Captain of the Goro Pirates. Tasked with building a crew during your seafaring adventure, here’s how to recruit Kraken-Chan and Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza.

How to Recruit Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza

Surfer Jay, a recruitable pirate in Honolulu, is a valuable addition to your crew with superior base stats compared to early-game members. Recruiting him is more complex than others, requiring some sailing. The order of steps isn’t critical, but starting at Madlantis to retrieve a key item for Surfer Jay’s recruitment is recommended.

After docking at Madlantis, head to the tent opposite the Madlantis Golf Range, home to one of Pirate Yakuza’s most enjoyable mini-games. Locate the UFO Catcher Game, a claw machine with a blue plush called “Kraken-Chan,” prized by Surfer Jay. If Kraken-Chan isn’t among the prizes, ask the tent attendant to swap the machine’s rewards.

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Securing Kraken-Chan from the claw machine may take several tries, so ensure you have enough cash before starting. Maneuver the claw to nudge the plush toward the slot for collection. Once you have Kraken-Chan, sail back to Honolulu on the Goromaru to find Surfer Jay, regardless of the order of your recruitment steps.

In Honolulu, head to Tropical Coco in the Anaconda Shopping Center by cab, street surfer, or on foot. If locating Surfer Jay proves tricky, check the mini-map for pirate recruit symbols featuring a bandana and sword. You’ll find Jay in a garage beside his surfboard. Speak to him to learn about his emotional struggles and relationship issues.

Through conversation, you’ll discover Kraken-Chan is key to resolving Surfer Jay’s personal issues and securing his loyalty to the Goro Pirates. When prompted, present the plush to Jay, and he’ll join your crew, displaying his base stats. While Surfer Jay lacks standout abilities as a First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, he’s essential for Pirate Yakuza completionists. His vague dialogue can make finding the plush challenging.

That’s how to secure Kraken-Chan and recruit Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.