Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a new informational overview trailer for the upcoming new Yakuza 0 version, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut. The trailer advertises the US toll free number 1 (888) 925-8920. Calling the number prompts a machine that provides options to speak to “up-and-coming yakuza Kazuma Kiryu,” “crazy yakuza cabaret club manager Goro Majima,” a rooster in the game called Nugget, or just reserve a table at Club Sunshine which is a club featured in the game.Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will launch on June 5 for Nintendo Switch 2. It will feature over 25 minutes of new cutscene content, as well as the new Red Light Raid mode, which features four-player online combat missions.
The game’s details:
Introduction
Discover the decadence and danger of 1988 Japan.
Yakuza 0 makes its Nintendo Switch 2 debut with a brand-new Director’s Cut!
The year is 1988. As Japan finds itself at the height of its bubble economy, young upstarts Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima take on two massive entertainment districts within Tokyo and Osaka, facing their greatest threat in the series thus far.
In this brand-new director’s cut, enjoy additional scenes starring major characters and the series’ first-ever online multiplayer mode, Red Light Raid!
Story
The battle deciding the next ruler of Kamurocho begins.
It is December of 1988. Within the vibrant district of Kamurocho, Tokyo, numerous organizations are mobilizing to seize control of a large-scale redevelopment project. However, a tiny lot with an unidentified owner is all it takes to throw these plans into disarray.
The “Empty Lot.” The struggle over this meager plot of land soon escalates into a major conflict involving powerful yakuza organizations from both the east and west.
As one era draws to a close, the stage is set for two legends to carve out their legacies.
Director’s Cut
Spend more time with the characters in newly recorded cutscenes!
Battle
Go on a rampage with Kiryu and Majima’s unique battle styles!
Kiryu’s Battle Styles – Outmuscle your enemies using Kiryu’s overwhelming strength! The Brawler style embodies the sheer force of Kiryu in his youth, while you can utilize flurries of punches and nimble footwork with the Rush style. Additionally, grab and swing around nearby objects or enemies unfortunate enough to be in reach with the Beast style. Change up your style as the battle demands, and send your foes flying!
Majima’s Battle Styles – Strike fear into the hearts of your enemies with Majima’s unpredictable moves! Target your opponent’s vital points with ruthless precision in Thug style, or switch up your rhythm and down foes using slick breakdancing moves in Breaker style. Alternatively, you can relentlessly bash your enemies into place with a bat in Slugger style. Master all three battle styles and leave your foes flailing in their own blood.
Ability Upgrades – Rake in the dough and grow stronger! In this world where money is power, you’ll quite literally need to invest in yourself to unlock new abilities!
Adventure
Leverage your wealth, connections, and intellect to become king of this city that never sleeps!
Sotenbori Cabaret Club Czar – Take over as manager and make your cabaret club number one in Sotenbori! Step into the shoes of a club owner in this full-blown management simulation experience! As the manager of Sunshine Club, your goal is to turn your establishment into Sotenbori’s number-one cabaret club. During business hours, you’ll have to supervise your hostesses to rake in mounds of moola. After closing up, scout hostesses from around the area and form partnerships with other businesses to boost your club’s reputation. Building up a large enough fan base will pit you against rival clubs, where only the best of the best remain.
Kamurocho Real Estate Royale – Win the money game to seize fortune and supremacy! As the president of a real estate company, it’s up to you to snatch up properties and become the strongest player in the Real Estate Royale. From restaurants to pleasure houses, interact with the locals to headhunt staff for your team as you invest your way to prosperity. Along the way, you must best the Five Billionaires, who aim to monopolize the market, in fierce Money Battles to loosen their hold and win back Kamurocho!
Other Activities – Live it up in the bustling, neon-lit streets of this greed-fueled metropolis! Indulge in iconic pastimes of Japan’s bubble era by getting your groove on in dance battles at the disco, chatting it up with women on the phone to try and score dates at the telephone club, and racing for glory in Pocket Circuit with custom model cars! You can also try your hand at fishing, bowling, darts, mahjong, pool, arcades, catfights, and a slew of other minigames!
Online
Join forces with global players to take down mobs of enemies!
In Red Light Raid, you can team up with friends and players from around the world to take on Challenge Missions together.
Challenge Missions – 60 playable characters! Select your favorite character and team up with up to four others as you pummel through hordes of enemies! You must mow down wave after wave of thugs before taking down the boss in the final stage. The money you earn from defeating enemies and winning the raid can be used to unlock more fighters and enhance their abilities!
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