Yakuza 0

General information

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Publisher website

Humble Store
Microsoft Store		Xbox Game Pass for PC
Steam

Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on March 11, 2019.

Monetization

Type	Notes

Version differences

In-game magazine covers were altered in Microsoft Store version and can't be viewed. Some of the texture, texts and audios were altered in Microsoft Store version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%APPDATA%\Sega\Yakuza0\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/638970/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Microsoft Store	%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\SEGAofAmericaInc.Yakuza0PC_s751p9cej88mt\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\
Steam	<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\638970\remote\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/638970/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video settings

Graphics settings.

Advanced Settings (1/2).

Advanced Settings (2/2).

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Adjust bloom effect

Change bloom multiplier^[3]
Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix. Press `2` while in-game for bloom multiplier presets going from x0 to x1.

Disable blur effect in first person view

The game applies a blur effect while in first person view that some might find unwanted.

Disable via a PPF Patch

Disable depth of field

The game includes a low-quality depth of field pass that some might find unwanted.

Disable with 3D Vision Fix^[3]
Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix. Press `F5` while in-game to disable.

Disable via a PPF Patch

Disable ambient occlusion

Allows low-end users to disable ambient occlusion for a significant performance gain.^[4]

Disable with 3D Vision Fix^[3]
Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix. Press `F6` while in-game to disable.

Disable black bars in cutscenes

Disable with 3D Vision Fix^[3]
Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix. Press `F4` while in-game to disable.

Increase ingame character texture resolution

Replaces the textures ingame with the higher quality textures from cutscenes for major characters.

Replace the textures^[5]
Download High resolution characters textures mod. Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite if prompted.

Increased Level-of-Detail & draw distances

Distances can be increased beyond the settings menu maximum via the LodMod patches
Also includes optional patches to remove first-person blur, depth-of-field, & low-quality models.

Input settings

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Japanese Kanji and Romaji lyrics are displayed in Karaoke.
Traditional Chinese				Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
Japanese				Japanese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Two selectable font types are available.
Korean				Korean lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
Russian				Download. Copy to game folder with replacement.
Spanish				Download.

Separate volume controls

Tweaking volume controls^[6]

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open audio.ini.
Change these volume options to your liking.

MasterVolume="1.000"
MusicVolume="1.000"
SFXVolume="1.000"
SpeechVolume="1.000"

Notes

1.000 is equal to 100%; 0.500 is equal to 50%, etc.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Versus Bowling, Darts, Disco, Pool
LAN play
Online play	2	Versus Cee-lo, Mahjong, Poker

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		See Helix Mod: Yakuza 0 - Kiwami.

Issues fixed

Cursor appearing ingame

Remove ingame cursor icon

Download No cursor icon mod.
Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

Notes

Replaces in game cursor icon with fully transparent texture.

Aimed for players who use game pad exclusively for this game, to avoid cursor appearing in cutscenes and in screenshots.

Doesn't remove system cursor in borderless mode.

Not recommended for keyboard and mouse players.

Microstutters ingame

Disable Windows Game Mode on Windows 10^[7]
Enter Settings > Gaming > Game Mode. Switch it to off

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Kaplas's ParTool

Tools for unpacking the par archives and modding the PC version of Yakuza 0.

Disable Xbox 360 Controller Vibration

Download and extract the two files in Disable 360 Rumble to same folder as game exe.

Disable HUD

Disable with 3D Vision Fix^[3]
Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix. Press `F3` while in-game to disable.

Restore licensed music

Restores two cut licensed songs "Bubble" and "Kurenai" by Shonan no Kaze. One track is used in the intro cutscene and opening credits, the other in the ending credits.

Use music restoration patch^[8]
Download Yakuza 0 Music Restoration Patch. Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

Enable PlayStation Prompts on XInput Controllers

PlayStation Prompts For Non DS4 controllers^{[citation needed]}
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HD Font

This mod replaces the main font used in the game for an edited, higher-resolution (400%), font. It mainly changes dialogue and menu text.

Download and install HD Font mod
Download 4K Font Mod (Original Font) Extract it and copy to `<path-to-game>\media\`

Mahjong Numbers Mod

This mod adds numbers to the top left corner of the numbered Mahjong tiles.

Download and install Yakuza 0 Mahjong Numbers Mod
Download Yakuza 0 Mahjong Numbers Mod Extract it and copy to `<path-to-game>\media\`

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-3470 AMD FX-6300
System memory (RAM)	4 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD)	28 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6870

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/638970/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (638970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-3] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/638970/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (638970) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/638970/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (638970) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[Devs-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Lab42 Games Tweet

[2] ttps://yakuza.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_product_placements

[masterotaku-4] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 Helix Mod: Yakuza 0 - Kiwami

[5] YouTube - DigitalFoundry - Yakuza 0 PC Port Tested! Performance, Settings + PS4 Graphics Comparison! - last accessed on 2018-08-09

[6] Steam Community :: Guide :: High resolution characters textures

[7] Steam Community :: Guide :: Audio Fix and Secret Options

[8] ttps://steamcommunity.com/app/638970/discussions/0/1675812484359036921/

[9] Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza 0 Licensed Music Restoration Patch

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Developers

	Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Windows	Lab42^[1]
Windows	Hardlight Studio^[1]
Publishers
	Sega
Release dates
Windows	August 1, 2018
Taxonomy
Monetization
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world, RPG
Sports	Bowling, Pool or snooker
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Contemporary, Japan
Series	Yakuza