Yakuza Kiwami 2

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an action-adventure and full remake of Yakuza 2 from 2006. Kazuma Kiryu gets caught in a conflict between the Tojo Clan from Tokyo and the Omi Alliance from Kansai. There he is opposed by Ryuji Goda, known as the “Dragon of Kansai”.

The game combines street fights, exploring Japanese city districts and numerous side activities. The Dragon Engine was used to rebuild locations and combat. An additional story lets players control Goro Majima.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 released in Japan for PS4 on Dec 7, 2017. In Europe, the PS4 version followed on Aug 28, 2018, on PC on May 9, 2019 and on Xbox One on Jul 30, 2020.

The game released for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov 13, 2025, and for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on Dec 8, 2025. A new PC version followed on Dec 11, 2025.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is out on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The PS5 and Xbox Series versions are standalone releases and not just playable through backward compatibility.

The new console versions add extra text languages. A new Steam version appeared on PC in 2025 alongside the earlier 2019 release.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 combines real-time combat with exploration and side quests. Kazuma Kiryu uses punches, kicks, throws and so-called Heat Actions. As the game progresses, his abilities can be upgraded and additional attacks unlocked.

Between fights, Kiryu visits restaurants, shops and arcades. The Dragon Engine shapes the cities without the rigid transitions of many earlier series entries.

The Clan Creator Bundle adds more characters and gear for Clan Creator. On older editions, the package could be bought separately.

Clan Creator itself, the Cabaret Club and the additional Majima Saga are part of the main game.

The 2025 PC version requires Windows 11, 8 GB RAM, DirectX 12 and 61 GB of storage. Steam lists a Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 2300X as the minimum processor. The graphics card should be at least on the level of a GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 6400.

We recommend 16 GB RAM, a Core i5-8700K or Ryzen 5 2600X, and a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 7600. These figures refer to the new 2025 version, not the original PC release.

The game world includes Kamurocho in Tokyo and Sotenbori in Osaka. Between story missions, Kiryu can visit numerous restaurants, shops and leisure facilities.

The minigames include Golf Bingo, arcade machines and Toylets. The Cabaret Club revolves around looking after guests, while Clan Creator combines fighting with strategic planning.

The Dragon Engine brings reworked combos, chargeable attacks and Heat Actions. Kiryu can use and switch weapons. His fighting style therefore differs noticeably from the mechanics of the original Yakuza 2.

Street fights can flow seamlessly into nearby shops. New attacks expand your options as the story progresses.

Save games from the PS4 version cannot be transferred to the PS5 version. The same applies when switching from Xbox One to the standalone Xbox Series version.

On PC, the earlier Steam version from 2019 and the new 2025 edition are separate products. Save games cannot be transferred directly between these two versions either. The re-releases mainly add further text languages.

The current PC version offers German on-screen text and subtitles with Japanese voice acting. Menus and subtitles are also available in numerous other languages.

Steam lists full controller support, an adjustable difficulty level and separate audio sliders. The main story campaign is designed for one player.

After a leadership change in the Tojo Clan, Kazuma Kiryu travels to Osaka to defuse the conflict with the Omi Alliance. In Sotenbori he meets Ryuji Goda, the "Dragon of Kansai", and investigator Kaoru Sayama.

The story connects Kamurocho and Sotenbori with a tale of rivalry, friendship and loyalty.

The Majima Saga tells an additional story from Goro Majima's perspective. It complements the events between the two Kiwami games. Majima himself becomes playable in it.