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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 9, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 9, 2019}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|yakuza-kiwami-2|82}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6429/yakuza-kiwami-2|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|yakuza-kiwami-2|86}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | 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/series            | Yakuza }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Yakuza }}
 
|steam appid  = 927380
 
|steam appid  = 927380
|steam appid side  =  
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|steam appid side  = 1030500
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|official site= http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami2
 
|official site= http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami2
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|hltb        = 49620
 
|strategywiki = Yakuza Kiwami 2
 
|strategywiki = Yakuza Kiwami 2
 
|mobygames    = yakuza-kiwami-2
 
|mobygames    = yakuza-kiwami-2
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 927380 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 927380 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/yk2/ SilentPatch]===
 
===[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/yk2/ SilentPatch]===
{{++}} Fixes the Toylets minigame by capping it to 30 FPS
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{{++}} Fixes the Toylets minigame by capping it to 30 FPS.
{{++}} Frame pacing has been improved when Framelimit option is not set to Unlimited
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{{++}} Frame pacing has been improved when Framelimit option is not set to Unlimited.
{{++}} Uncaps minigames that were capped to 60 FPS for no reason
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{{++}} Uncaps minigames that were capped to 60 FPS for no reason.
{{Fixbox|description=How to install|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2020-01-25|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
Extract all files to <code>{{P|game}}</code>.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\}}
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\SEGAofAmericaInc.YakuzaKiwami2PC_s751p9cej88mt\LocalCache\Local\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\}}
 
}}
 
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|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.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1736864221 this mod] to remove cutscenes letterbox on non-16:9 resolutions.
|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = HUD is properly spanned.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = HUD is properly spanned.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Cutscenes are capped at 60 FPS. See [[#Uncap cutscenes frame rate|Uncap cutscenes frame rate]].
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|120 fps notes              =
 
|hdr                        = hackable
 
|hdr                        = hackable
 
|hdr notes                  = [https://steamcommunity.com/app/927380/discussions/0/1652169858545957984 Special K] is capable of converting the game into HDR.
 
|hdr notes                  = [https://steamcommunity.com/app/927380/discussions/0/1652169858545957984 Special K] is capable of converting the game into HDR.
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
}}
 
 
===Uncap cutscenes frame rate===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix=
 
# 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>.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
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}}
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===Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colors For Xbox Controllers===
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{{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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# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/78 Karaoke Button Outline Colors Fix Mod]
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# Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
|notes    =  
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|notes    = Japanese Kanji and Romaji lyrics are displayed in Karaoke.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
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|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
|notes    = Microsoft Store version only.
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|notes    = Traditional Chinese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
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|audio    = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
|notes    = Two selectable font types are only available in the Microsoft Store version.
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|notes    = Japanese lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Two selectable font types are available.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
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|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|subtitles = true
|notes    = Microsoft Store version only.
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|notes    = Korean lyrics are displayed in Karaoke. Microsoft Store version only.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
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===Restore licensed music===
 
===Restore licensed music===
{{ii}} Restores two cut licensed songs, "A" and "The Sound of Breath" by SiM. Restorations pertain to a cutscene in Chapter 12 and the game's ending as well as the credits.
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{{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=
 
{{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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===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=
 
{{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=
# Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1749044575 HiRes Font Mod]
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# 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.
 
}}
 
}}

Revision as of 15:08, 2 May 2021

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 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
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

Key points

Remake of Yakuza 2.
Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami save files can be imported.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Region-locked to Europe.
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC
Windows
Steam
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Windows

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 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/927380/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Fix Karaoke Button Outline Colors For Xbox Controllers

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

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

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.

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

Dialogue doesn't trigger at the beginning of chapter 7 of the Microsoft Store version, softlocking the game

Other information

API

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

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[3]
  1. Download Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch.
  2. Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

High-Resolution Font

How to replace the default low-resolution font with a high-quality version[4]
  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. 1.0 1.1 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