Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will launch on December 8 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The PC version will also be updated with additional language support on December 9. Additionally, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will launch on the same day for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. They will all launch both physically and digitally. The Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode for Yakuza O will become playable in a post-launch update. Save data from Yakuza 0 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC does not carry over to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut. The base game can also not be upgraded to the Director’s Cut.
Details for the games:
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami is the extreme remake of the game that launched the series nearly 20 years ago. Play as former yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and unwind a 10-billion-yen conspiracy in Tokyo’s red-light district, fueled by his fists and unyielding resolve that will make him a legend.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza Kiwami 2 has the “Dragon of Dojima” Kazuma Kiryu return to face the “Dragon of Kansai,” Ryuji Goda in an all-out war between rival Yakuza gangs in the sequel to Yakuza Kiwami.
For the first time, both titles will also support French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin Ameican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian text in-game.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the definitive edition of the critically acclaimed prequel to the Yakuza series.
Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka entertainment districts as yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and cabaret club manager Goro Majima in an epic crime drama of intertwined fates that created legends.
Key Features
Creatively Crush Enemies – Kiryu and Majima each have three unique fighting styles to dynamically switch between to creatively crack skulls with your fists, makeshift weapons and more. Anyone can enjoy exhilarating brawler action with easy-to-pick-up controls and a high skill ceiling.
Discover the Decadence of 1988 Japan – Fighting isn’t the only way to kill time in 1988 Japan: from discos and darts to classic SEGA arcades and cabaret clubs, there’s endless distractions to pursue in the immersive, neon-lit city.
Dive Deeper With Director’s Cut Content – Director’s Cut content gives deeper insight into key incidents and character backstories with never-before-seen cutscenes. Plus, the Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode lets you join forces with friends and choose from 60 playable characters to take down hordes of enemies.
*The Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode will become playable in a post-launch update.
*Save data from Yakuza 0 on PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC does not carry over to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
*Yakuza 0 on PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC cannot be upgraded to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
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