Yakuza Kiwami

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Yakuza Kiwami
System(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Publisher:
Sony PlayStation 3
Sony PlayStation 4
Steam
Sega
Sony PlayStation 4
Deep Silver (Europe)
Sony PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games (US, physical release)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
¥6,490 (7,009)6,490 (7,009)[1] BLJM-61313
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
¥6,490 (7,009)6,490 (7,009)[2] NPJB-00772
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
¥6,490 (7,009)6,490 (7,009)[3] PLJM-80110
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
¥6,490 (7,009)6,490 (7,009)[4] CUSA-03117
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
(The Best)
¥1,990 (2,149)1,990 (2,149)[5]
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
(The Best)
¥1,990 (2,149)1,990 (2,149)[5] CUSA-03117
CERO: D
Sony PlayStation 4
US
$29.9929.99[7] CUSA-06997
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
US
(Steelbook)
CUSA-06997
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
US
(PlayStation Hits)
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
US
$29.9929.99[10] CUSA-06997
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
(Promo)
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
(ES/IT)
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
(ES/IT)
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
€34.9934.99[12] CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
BX
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
DE
CUSA-07615
USK: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
DE
(Steelbook)
CUSA-07615
USK: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
DE
€34.9934.99[13] CUSA-07615
USK: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
FR
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
FR
(Steelbook)
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
(Steelbook)
CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
£29.9929.99[11] CUSA-07615
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
RU
RU Rating: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
CUSA-07615
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
(Steelbook)
CUSA-07615
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
$62.9562.95[14] CUSA-07615
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Sony PlayStation 4
NZ
OFLCNZ: Restricted 16
Sony PlayStation 4
BR
DJCTQ: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
KR
₩59,80059,800[8]
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
KR
₩59,80059,800[8] CUSA-04800
GRB: 18
Sony PlayStation 4
KR
(PS4 Bundle Pack)
₩465,000465,000[9]
Sony PlayStation 4
TW
GSRR: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
TW
NT$590590[15] CUSA-03691
GSRR: 18+
Xbox One
US
$19.9919.99[16]
ESRB: Mature 17+
Steam
US
$19.9919.99[17] 834530
ESRB: Mature 17+
Steam
EU
€19.9919.99[17] 834530
PEGI: 18+
Steam
DE
€19.9919.99[17] 834530
USK: 18
Steam
UK
£14.9914.99[17] 834530
PEGI: 18+
Steam
AU
$29.9929.99[17] 834530
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Nintendo Switch
JP
¥2,9802,980
CERO: D
Nintendo Switch
US
Nintendo Switch
EU

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Yakuza Kiwami, known as Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami (龍が如く極) in Japan, is a remake of the PlayStation 2 game, Yakuza developed by Ryu ga Gotoku Studio for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC. It was announced at a Sony press conference at Tokyo Game Show 2015, and was made to commemorate the series' tenth anniversary.

The Japanese release of the PlayStation 4 version includes a demo for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life.

On August 27, 2024 the game was announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch via the August 2024 Nintendo Direct[18][19]. Limited Run Games announced a physical print for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One versions, alongside a reprint of the PlayStation 4 version, including a "Classic" edition for all systems.[20][21]

Gameplay

Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the first Yakuza game, originally released for the PlayStation 2 in 2005. Yakuza had previously been updated (alongside Yakuza 2 for the PlayStation 3 and Wii U game, Ryu ga Gotoku 1&2 HD Edition, but while there the changes were minimal (aside from upping the screen resolution and reducing load times), Kiwami uses an entirely different gameplay engine (last seen in Yakuza 0 but with roots back to Yakuza 3).

The story remains the same (to the point where even most of the cutscenes have the same timings and camera angles), but some tweaks were made to acknowledge the prequel, Yakuza 0. Also new is a "Majima Everywhere" system, where Kiryu is regularly challenged by Goro Majima in order to re-learn his dragon fighting style. All of the dialogue was re-recorded and more of it is spoken in Kiwami, while new side quests and other additions were added to give the game more content.

Graphics are updated across the board, both to reflect the improvements in technology, and to more closely align the characters with their appearances in later games. The game runs at a full 1080p resolution on the PlayStation 4 (versus the 512x448 of the PlayStation 2) at 60FPS (versus the PS2's 30FPS). The PlayStation 3 version has more comparable frame rates and a sub-720p screen resolution, but still produces a cleaner picture than its older sibling.

With the move to a modern Yakuza game engine, Kiwami offers a full 360-degree, adjustable camera, and players can walk from one end of the map to the other without experiencing loading time hitches. Conversely, the original game features fixed cameras, and can take a substantial amount of time to load new areas. Minor issues imposed by this new sense of freedom occur when navigating tighter indoor areas - less can be seen at any one time than on the PlayStation 2, although typically there is very little to see.

The combat system is also updated, with characters exhibiting more animation and gameplay becoming more fluid. The transition between exploring the city and entering/exiting a fight is less obtrusive (though not as seamless as the system seen in Yakuza 6) - the PlayStation 2 can often take the best part of a minute to load a fight, creating less of an incentive to get involved.

Yui Hatano, a Japanese adult video actress, makes a cameo as a hostess.

Achievements

Main article: Yakuza Kiwami/Achievements.

Story

Chapter 1: October 1st, 1995: Fate of a Kinslayer

Chapter 2: December 5th, 2005: Ten Years Gone

Chapter 3: Funeral of Fists

Chapter 4: An Encounter

Chapter 5: Purgatory

Chapter 6: Father and Child

Chapter 7: The Dragon and the Koi

Chapter 8: The Scheme

Chapter 9: The Rescue

Chapter 10: Shape of Love

Chapter 11: Honor and Humanity

Chapter 12: Reunited

Finale: The End of Battle

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Yakuza Kiwami Yakuza Kiwami
English (US) Yakuza Kiwami Yakuza Kiwami
Japanese 龍が如く 極 Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami
Korean 용과같이 극
Chinese (Traditional; Taiwan) 人中之龍極

Version history

Main article: Yakuza Kiwami/Changelog.
System Version Size Date Comment Ref Icon
Steam
000005000000000000000000000000Patch 5 201903262019-03-26 [22]
Steam
000004000000000000000000000000Patch 4 201903142019-03-14 [23]
Steam
000003000000000000000000000000Patch 3 201903062019-03-06 [24]
Steam
000002000000000000000000000000Patch 2 201903042019-03-04 [24]
Steam
000001000000000000000000000000Patch 1 201902252019-02-25 [25]

Downloadable content

Title and description Links Releases
Majima Everywhere Theme
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-09-28[26]
$1.991.99[26]
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-09-26[27]
£1.691.69[27]
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-09-26[27]
€1.991.99[28]
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-09-26[27]
$2.952.95[29]
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Yakuza™ SHAREfactory™ Theme
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-09-01[30]
FREEfree
ESRB: Mature 17+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-08-29[31]
FREEfree
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-08-29[31]
FREEfree
PEGI: 18+
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-08-29[31]
FREEfree
OFLC: Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)

Production credits

Main article: Yakuza Kiwami/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Yakuza Kiwami/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Yakuza Kiwami/Promotional material.

Artwork

Box art

Physical scans

PlayStation 3 version

PlayStation 3, JP
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Cover

PlayStation 4 version

PlayStation 4, JP
Ryu ga gotoku kiwami ps4 cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, JP (The Best)
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Cover
PlayStation 4, US
YakuzaKiwami PS4 US cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, US (Steelbook Edition)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 US sb cover.jpg
Cover
YakuzaKiwami PS4 US Disc.jpg
Disc
PlayStation 4, US (PlayStation Hits)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 US Box PlayStationHits.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, EU (Promo)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 EU promo cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, UK
YakuzaKiwami PS4 UK cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, UK (Steelbook Edition)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 UK sb cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, FR
YakuzaKiwami PS4 FR cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, FR (Steelbook Edition)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 FR sb cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, DE
YakuzaKiwami PS4 DE cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, DE (Steelbook Edition)
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Cover
PlayStation 4, ES/IT
YakuzaKiwami PS4 ES-IT cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, ES/IT (Steelbook Edition)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 ES-IT sb cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, BX
YakuzaKiwami PS4 BX Box.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, AU
YakuzaKiwami PS4 AU cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, AU (Steelbook Edition)
YakuzaKiwami PS4 AU sb cover.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, BR
YakuzaKiwami PS4 BR Box.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, KR

PlayStation 4, TW
YakuzaKiwami PS4 TW Box.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, RU
YakuzaKiwami PS4 RU Box.jpg
Cover
PlayStation 4, RU (Издание Steelbook)

External links

References

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  19. https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Fa4LtKgIVtA (Wayback Machine: 2024-08-28 17:13)
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Yakuza Kiwami

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Yakuza/Ryu ga Gotoku series of games
Yakuza (Kiwami) (2005) | Yakuza 2 (Kiwami 2) (2006) | Yakuza 3 (2009) | Yakuza 4 (2010) | Yakuza 5 (2012) | Yakuza 0 (2015) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (2016) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020) | Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024)
Spin-offs
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (2008) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou (2010) | CR Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (2011) | Yakuza: Dead Souls (2011) | Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! (2014) | CR Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Tenshou Gion-hen (2015) | Pachislot Ryu ga Gotoku of the End (2015) | Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise (2018) | Judgment (2018) | Ryu ga Gotoku Online (2018) | Streets Of Kamurocho (2020) | Lost Judgment (2021) | Like a Dragon: Ishin! (2023) | Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (2023)
Compilations
Ryu ga Gotoku 1&2 HD Edition (2012) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 0 Digital Bundle (2018) | The Yakuza Remastered Collection (2020)
Yakuza/Ryu ga Gotoku related media
Music
Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku 4 Densetsu wo Tsugumono Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2010) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Original Soundtrack (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2011) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2011) | Majima no MajiROCK (2012) | Entenka / Shonan no Kaze (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Featured Songs (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5 Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Original Soundtrack Vol.1 (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Original Soundtrack Side A (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Original Soundtrack Side B (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami Original Soundtrack (2016)
Music
Ryu ga Gotoku & Ryu ga Gotoku 2 Original Sound Track (2007) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Original Soundtrack (2008) | Loser (2009) | Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Original Soundtrack (2009) | Ryu Uta: Ryu ga Gotoku Karaoke Best Selection (2011) | Ryu ga Gotoku The Best Original Sound Track (2011) | Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen Original Soundtrack (2012) | Ryu Uta: Ryu ga Gotoku 5 The Best Songs Collection (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku Series Best Soundtrack (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho - 80's Hits! Collection (2015) | CR Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Tenshou Gion-hen Original Sound Track (2016) | Ryu ga Gotoku 6: Inochi no Uta Original Soundtrack (2017) | Majima Best: Ryu ga Gotoku Goro Majima Karaoke All Time Best Collection (2017) | Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon Original Soundtrack (2018) | Lost Judgment: Sabaka Rezaru Kioku Original Soundtrack (2021) | Yakuza 0 (2021) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2023) | Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden Na wo Keshita Otoko Original Sound Track (2023) | Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Original Soundtrack (2024)
Book
Ryu ga Gotoku Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2005) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2006) | Yakuza Official Strategy Guide (2006) | Ryu ga Gotoku 2 Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2006) | Ryu ga Gotoku 2 Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2007) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2008) | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2008) | Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2009) | Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2009) | Ryu ga Gotoku 4: Densetsu o Tsugumono Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku 4: Densetsu o Tsugumono Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2010) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku Thank You no Sho (2010) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2010) | Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou (2010) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2011) | Ryu ga Gotoku of the End Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2011) | Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2012) | Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5: Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2012) | Ryu ga Gotoku 5: Yume, Kanaeshi Mono Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2013) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2014) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku 0: Chikai no Basho Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2015) | Ryu ga Gotoku Series 10 Shuunen Kinen Hon Ryuu Taizen (2016) | Ryu ga Gotoku 6: Inochi no Uta Kouryaku Shinan no Sho (2017) | Ryu ga Gotoku 6: Inochi no Uta Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2017) | Hokuto ga Gotoku Tenha no Sho (2018) | Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon Perfect Report (2019) | Ryu ga Gotoku 7: Hikari to Yami no Yukue: Kasuga Ichiban Tabidachi no Sho (2020) | Ryu ga Gotoku 7: Hikari to Yami no Yukue Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2020) | Lost Judgment: Sabakarezaru Kioku Perfect Report (2021) | Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden Na wo Keshita Otoko Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2023) | Ryu ga Gotoku 8 Kanzen Kouryaku Kyoku no Sho (2024)
Film
Ryu ga Gotoku: Joshou (2006) | Like a Dragon (2007) | Like a Dragon: Yakuza (2024)
Other List of Yakuza merchandise