In 2017, Yakuza Kiwami takes us back to the original entry point of the critically-acclaimed Yakuza series, completely rebuilt from the ground up.
With enhanced gameplay, an expanded cinematic story, the return of the battle styles from Yakuza 0, more nightlife spots, and re-recorded audio presented in the original Japanese for the first time, Yakuza Kiwami is the ultimate and most "extreme" version of the original vision of the series for first-time players and long-time fans alike.
The year is 1995, and Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, is an up-and-coming yakuza. Being a lieutenant advisor in the Tojo clan's Dojima family, Kiryu's hard work has nearly earned him his own sub-family in this prestigious group.
But one rainy night, the unthinkable happens. Sohei Dojima, the patriarch of the Dojima family, kidnaps Kiryu's childhood friend, Yumi. In an effort to save her, Kiryu's sworn brother, Akira Nishikiyama, rushes after them.
As the thunder claps, gunshots ring out from the Dojima family's office. Kiryu arrives to find Nishikiyama holding the smoking gun over Dojima's dead body, and Yumi in shock from the trauma.
Kiryu makes a decision that will change his life forever. Sending Nishikiyama out of the room to look after Yumi, Kiryu picks up the gun as the police arrive to arrest the culprit...
The year is 2005. Akira Nishikiyama has become a changed man. Yumi is nowhere to be found. Ten billion yen has gone missing from the Tojo Clan's coffers, putting the organization on the brink of civil war—and Kazuma Kiryu has been released from prison to a world he no longer recognizes.
The three battle styles introduced in Yakuza 0 make their return alongside Kiryu’s legendary moveset, the Dragon of Dojima, as a fourth selectable fighting style. Fight through the streets of Kamrocho with balance, speed, and power as you polish the ten years of rust from the ultimate style.
The key to regaining the Dragon of Dojima’s strength is none other than Kiryu’s new nemesis, Goro Majima. In a collision of ideology, Majima swears to challenge Kiryu at every turn—even the places you thought were safe are no longer off-limits for a brawl.
There are two new ladies to romance: Yui and Rina.
An incredibly popular card game that has taken Kamurocho by storm, where scantily-clad insect women battle for dominance of the forest! And it’s really popular with kids! Gather cards, create a deck, and show these youngsters what being a MesuKing Master is all about!
Experience all that Kamurocho has to offer!
The city comes to life.
