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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|yakuza-kiwami-2|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|yakuza-kiwami-2|86}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC, Sponsored }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Sponsored }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Japan }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Japan }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Yakuza }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Yakuza (Like a Dragon) }}
 
|steam appid  = 927380
 
|steam appid  = 927380
 
|steam appid side  = 1030500
 
|steam appid side  = 1030500
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1478349159
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|gogcom id side = 1399668039
 
|official site= http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami2
 
|official site= http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami2
 
|hltb        = 49620
 
|hltb        = 49620
 
|strategywiki = Yakuza Kiwami 2
 
|strategywiki = Yakuza Kiwami 2
|mobygames    = yakuza-kiwami-2
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|mobygames    = 112809
 
|wikipedia    = Yakuza Kiwami 2
 
|wikipedia    = Yakuza Kiwami 2
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} Remake of [[Wikipedia:Yakuza 2|Yakuza 2]].
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{note|Known as '''''Ryu Ga Gotoku Kiwami 2''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|龍が如く 極2}}) in Japan}} is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:third-person}} {{Glossary:open world}} {{Glossary:action}} game developed by [[Company:Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio|Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Yakuza (Like a Dragon)|Yakuza (Like a Dragon)]]'' series. It was built on the Dragon Engine, a proprietary engine originally developed for ''[[Yakuza 6: The Song of Life]].''
{{++}} [[Yakuza 0]] and [[Yakuza Kiwami]] save files can be imported.
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|release history  = The game, which was released on PlayStation 4 in 2017, is a remake of '''''{{W|Yakuza 2|Yakuza 2}}'''''{{note|Known as '''''Ryu Ga Gotoku 2''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|龍が如く2}}) in Japan}}, released on PlayStation 2 in 2006. It was ported to PC by [[Company:QLOC|QLOC]] and released on May 9, 2019.
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|current state    = Save files from ''[[Yakuza 0]]'' and ''[[Yakuza Kiwami]]'' can be imported to get bonus items in-game.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|1478349159|yakuza_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/927380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/927380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4013-1 | Steam | Region-locked to Europe. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4013-1 | Steam | Region-locked to Europe. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | yakuza_kiwami_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | yakuza-kiwami-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | yakuza-kiwami-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9MZNFNN3XJ3F | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass for PC}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mznfnn3xj3f | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 927380 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 927380 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Clan Creator Bundle | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Clan Creator Bundle | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 graphics settings advanced.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 graphics settings advanced.png|Advanced graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1736864221 this mod] to remove cutscenes letterbox on non-16:9 resolutions.
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is properly spanned.
 
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is properly spanned.
|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is properly spanned.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1736864221 Remove Letterbox Artworks Mod] to remove cutscene 16:9 letterboxing.<br>HUD is properly spanned.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[SSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[SSAA]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Running the game above 30 FPS may cause certain combos to become harder to perform. Additionally, the AI may dodge out of combos that it would not normally be able to.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Cutscenes are capped at 60 FPS. See [[#Uncap cutscenes frame rate|Uncap cutscenes frame rate]]. Some scenes are pre-rendered at 30 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              =
|hdr                        = hackable
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|hdr                        = false
|hdr notes                  = [https://steamcommunity.com/app/927380/discussions/0/1652169858545957984 Special K] is capable of converting the game into HDR.
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|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Uncap cutscenes frame rate===
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==Input==
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
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{{Input
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{file|graphics.ini}}.
 
# Change <code>full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=0</code> to <code>full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=1</code>.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Controller Vibration''' toggle. XInput only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-11-11|comment=Tested using DS4 V1 controller.}}</ref>
 
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Controller Vibration''' toggle. XInput only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-11-11|comment=Tested using DS4 V1 controller.}}</ref>
|simultaneous input        = true
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|simultaneous input        = limited
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts flcikers (Keyboard/Mouse button icons will be prioritized) and certain gameplay functions (like Sprinting) doesn't work correctly while Gamepad and Keyboard/Mouse Inputs is in use at the same time.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Al2009man|date=2022-05-05|comment=Tested by Assigning the Gyro Input as a Mouse using an Input Remapper}}</ref>
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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===Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colors For Xbox Controllers===
 
===Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colors For Xbox Controllers===
{{Fixbox|description=How to fix karaoke button outline colors to match the buttons of Xbox controllers|ref=<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/78 Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colours]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=How to fix karaoke button outline colors to match the buttons of Xbox controllers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/78|title=Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colours|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/78 Karaoke Button Outline Colors Fix Mod]
 
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/78 Karaoke Button Outline Colors Fix Mod]
 
# Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
 
# Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Yakuza Kiwami 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Dialog, Cinema
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Dialog, Cinema
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|surround sound notes    = 2.0, 5.1. Option to adjust speakers' angle for optimal quality.
 
|surround sound notes    = 2.0, 5.1. Option to adjust speakers' angle for optimal quality.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Karaoke lyrics are always shown.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost      = limited
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Depends on the context. Gameplay and cutscene pauses when focus is lost, which mutes the audio, but losing focus on in-game menus does not mute the audio.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Depends on the context. Gameplay and cutscene pauses when focus is lost, which mutes the audio, but losing focus on in-game menus does not mute the audio.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|language  = Traditional Chinese
|interface = true
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|interface = limited
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
|subtitles = true
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|subtitles = limited
 
|notes    = Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|notes    = Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Translation by Team Explora.Steam version only. [https://www.steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2880528642 Patch FR.]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|audio    = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
|notes    = Japanese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Two selectable font types are available.
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|notes    = Japanese Kanji lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Two selectable font types are available.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Korean
 
|language  = Korean
|interface = true
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|interface = limited
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
|subtitles = true
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|subtitles = limited
 
|notes    = Korean lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|notes    = Korean lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Translation by [https://brazilalliance.com.br/ Brazil Alliance.]
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Translation by [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/yakuza_kiwami_2/files/7538.html The Miracle.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Dialogue doesn't trigger at the beginning of chapter 7 of the Microsoft Store version, softlocking the game===
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===High FPS issues===
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{{--}} Some aspects of the AI seems to be tied to framerate, resulting in fights being harder to complete above 30 FPS. For example, the AI may dodge out of combos that it would not normally be able to above 30 frames.
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{{--}} Certain combos may become harder to perform when running the game above 30 FPS.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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===[https://github.com/SRMM-Studio/ShinRyuModManager Shin Ryu Mod Manager (SRMM)]===
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{{ii}} Mod manager for PC versions of Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) series games.
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{{++}} Fully compatible with the Steam, GOG and Microsoft Store/Gamepass releases.
  
 
===Restore licensed music===
 
===Restore licensed music===
 
{{ii}} Replaces the licensed songs by SiM with the ones by Crazy Ken Band used in the original PS2 version. Restorations pertain to a cutscene in Chapter 12 and the game's ending as well as the credits.
 
{{ii}} Replaces the licensed songs by SiM with the ones by Crazy Ken Band used in the original PS2 version. Restorations pertain to a cutscene in Chapter 12 and the game's ending as well as the credits.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use music restoration patch|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1738721877 Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Music Restoration Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1738721877|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1738721877 Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch].
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# Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1738721877 Licensed Music Restoration Patch].
 
# Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
 
# Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
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}}
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===Restore classic music===
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{{ii}} Replaces all of the in-game music with the ones used in the original PS2 release.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation|fix=
 +
# Install the '''Licensed Music Restoration Patch''' from above.
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# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/46 Classic Music Restoration].
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# Install the mod with [https://github.com/SutandoTsukai181/RyuModManager Ryu Mod Manager] (instructions to do so can be found [https://github.com/SutandoTsukai181/RyuModManager/wiki/Installing-Mods here].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===High-Resolution Font===
 
===High-Resolution Font===
{{Fixbox|description=How to replace the default low-resolution font with a high-quality version|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1749044575 HiRes Font Mod]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=How to replace the default low-resolution font with a high-quality version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1749044575|title=HiRes Font Mod|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/52 4K Font Mod]
 
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/52 4K Font Mod]
 
# Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
 
# Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 19:17, 24 January 2024

Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza Kiwami 2 cover
Developers
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Windows QLOC[1]
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Dragon Engine
Release dates
Windows May 9, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 82
OpenCritic 86
IGDB 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Sponsored
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Brawler, Mini-games, Open world, RPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Japan
Series Yakuza (Like a Dragon)
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on HowLongToBeat
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on IGDB
Yakuza Kiwami 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on MobyGames
Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Wikipedia
Yakuza 0 2018
Ryu ga Gotoku Online 2018
Yakuza Kiwami 2019
Yakuza Kiwami 2 2019
Streets of Kamurocho 2020
Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2020
Yakuza 3 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 4 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 5 Remastered 2021
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life 2021
Judgment (series)
Like a Dragon: Ishin! 2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 2024

Yakuza Kiwami 2[Note 1] is a singleplayer third-person open world action game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is part of the Yakuza (Like a Dragon) series. It was built on the Dragon Engine, a proprietary engine originally developed for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life.

The game, which was released on PlayStation 4 in 2017, is a remake of Yakuza 2[Note 2], released on PlayStation 2 in 2006. It was ported to PC by QLOC and released on May 9, 2019.

Save files from Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami can be imported to get bonus items in-game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Region-locked to Europe.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Clan Creator Bundle
Windows

Essential improvements

SilentPatch

Fixes the Toylets minigame by capping it to 30 FPS.
Frame pacing has been improved when Framelimit option is not set to Unlimited.
Uncaps minigames that were capped to 60 FPS for no reason.

Game data

Game settings.
Game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\SEGAofAmericaInc.YakuzaKiwami2PC_s751p9cej88mt\LocalCache\Local\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/927380/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/927380/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
HUD is properly spanned.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Remove Letterbox Artworks Mod to remove cutscene 16:9 letterboxing.
HUD is properly spanned.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Adjustable between +25 and +75.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Labeled as Texture Filtering.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SMAA and SSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Running the game above 30 FPS may cause certain combos to become harder to perform. Additionally, the AI may dodge out of combos that it would not normally be able to.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Negative Mouse Acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Camera Control (Vertical) and First-Person View (Vertical).
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Camera Control (Vertical) and First-Person View (Vertical).
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Turns blue when launching the game.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wireless (Bluetooth), Wired
V2 tested. Does not support Bluetooth connected controller.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Controller Vibration toggle. XInput only.[2]
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Button prompts flcikers (Keyboard/Mouse button icons will be prioritized) and certain gameplay functions (like Sprinting) doesn't work correctly while Gamepad and Keyboard/Mouse Inputs is in use at the same time.[3]
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Official controller presets for Steam Controller, Generic Gamepad, PlayStation 4 Controller, as well as Xbox 360 Controller.
Steam Controller button prompts
Uses Xbox button prompts.
Cursor detection

Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colors For Xbox Controllers

How to fix karaoke button outline colors to match the buttons of Xbox controllers[4]
  1. Download Karaoke Button Outline Colors Fix Mod
  2. Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effects, Dialog, Cinema
Surround sound
2.0, 5.1. Option to adjust speakers' angle for optimal quality.
Subtitles
Karaoke lyrics are always shown.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Depends on the context. Gameplay and cutscene pauses when focus is lost, which mutes the audio, but losing focus on in-game menus does not mute the audio.
Royalty free audio

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.
French
Translation by Team Explora.Steam version only. Patch FR.
Japanese
Japanese Kanji lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Two selectable font types are available.
Korean
Korean lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Translation by Brazil Alliance.
Russian
Translation by The Miracle.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Versus
Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua Fighter 2.1
LAN play
Online play

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Yakuza Kiwami 2.

Issues unresolved

High FPS issues

Some aspects of the AI seems to be tied to framerate, resulting in fights being harder to complete above 30 FPS. For example, the AI may dodge out of combos that it would not normally be able to above 30 frames.
Certain combos may become harder to perform when running the game above 30 FPS.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Shin Ryu Mod Manager (SRMM)

Mod manager for PC versions of Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) series games.
Fully compatible with the Steam, GOG and Microsoft Store/Gamepass releases.

Restore licensed music

Replaces the licensed songs by SiM with the ones by Crazy Ken Band used in the original PS2 version. Restorations pertain to a cutscene in Chapter 12 and the game's ending as well as the credits.
Use Music Restoration Patch[5]
  1. Download Licensed Music Restoration Patch.
  2. Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

Restore classic music

Replaces all of the in-game music with the ones used in the original PS2 release.
Installation
  1. Install the Licensed Music Restoration Patch from above.
  2. Download Classic Music Restoration.
  3. Install the mod with Ryu Mod Manager (instructions to do so can be found here.

High-Resolution Font

How to replace the default low-resolution font with a high-quality version[6]
  1. Download 4K Font Mod
  2. Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 42 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit system is required.
The minimum requirements are for "Pre-set Graphics Setting: Low, Target FPS: 30FPS (1080p at 75% render scale)". The recommended requirements are for "Pre-set Graphics Setting: High, Target FPS: 60FPS @1080p".

Notes

  1. Known as Ryu Ga Gotoku Kiwami 2 (Japanese: 龍が如く 極2) in Japan
  2. Known as Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 (Japanese: 龍が如く2) in Japan
  3. 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/927380/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (927380) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Review copy Tweet
  2. Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-11-11
    Tested using DS4 V1 controller.
  3. Verified by User:Al2009man on 2022-05-05
    Tested by Assigning the Gyro Input as a Mouse using an Input Remapper
  4. Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colours - last accessed on 17 May 2023
  5. Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch - last accessed on May 2023
  6. HiRes Font Mod - last accessed on May 2023