How To Get Kraken-Chan and Recruit Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, you step into the swashbuckling shoes of Goro Majima, Captain of the Goro Pirates. As you navigate the high seas, recruiting a diverse crew is crucial, and here's how you can secure Kraken-Chan and enlist Surfer Jay into your ranks.

How to Recruit Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza

Surfer Jay, a promising recruit found in Honolulu, boasts higher base stats than many early-game crew members, making him a valuable asset to your pirate crew. However, his recruitment process is a bit more involved and requires some strategic sailing. While the order of recruitment doesn't matter, starting your journey in Madlantis to fetch the necessary item for Surfer Jay's recruitment is advisable.

Upon docking at Madlantis, head to the tent opposite the Madlantis Golf Range, where you'll find a variety of arcade games and a claw machine. Look for the UFO Catcher Game, which may contain the blue plush known as "Kraken-Chan," a key item for recruiting Surfer Jay. If Kraken-Chan isn't available, speak to the attendant under the tent to request a change in the prizes.

Winning Kraken-Chan from the claw machine can be challenging, much like real-life claw machines. Ensure you have enough in-game currency before attempting, and use the claw to nudge the plush towards the prize slot. Once you've secured Kraken-Chan, return to your ship, the Goromaru, and sail back to Honolulu.

In Honolulu, make your way to the Anaconda Shopping Center's Tropical Coco. Use the mini-map to locate Surfer Jay, marked by a pirate symbol with a bandana and sword. You'll find him in a garage next to his surfboard. Engage in conversation with Surfer Jay, who will share his personal struggles. When the opportunity arises, gift him Kraken-Chan, which will resolve his issues and convince him to join your crew.

While Surfer Jay doesn't offer unique perks as a First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, his recruitment is essential for completionists. His dialogue might not be the most straightforward, but with Kraken-Chan in hand, you'll successfully add him to your pirate crew.

And that's how you obtain Kraken-Chan and recruit Surfer Jay in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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