Yakuza Kiwami 2

Key points

Remake of Yakuza 2.

Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami save files can be imported.

General information

Availability

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

All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Clan Creator Bundle

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

How to install^[2]
Extract all files to `<path-to-game>`.

Game data

Game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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

Save game data location

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

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video settings

Graphics settings.

Advanced graphics settings.

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Uncap cutscenes frame rate

Edit config file^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration files location. Open `graphics.ini`. Change `full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=0` to `full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=1`.

Input settings

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Audio settings

Audio settings.

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Japanese Romaji lyrics are displayed alongside the Japanese Kanji lyrics in Karaoke.
Traditional Chinese				Microsoft Store version only.
Japanese				Two selectable font types are available.
Korean				Microsoft Store version only.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	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

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.

Use music restoration patch^[3]
Download Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch. 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]
Download HiRes Font Mod Unpack the file to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	7	10
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz	Intel Core i7-6700 3.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.7 GHz
System memory (RAM)	4 GB	16 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD)	42 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB of VRAM

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

↑ ^1.0 ^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>/927380/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (927380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Review copy Tweet
↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2020-01-25
↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch
↑ HiRes Font Mod

[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>/927380/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (927380) 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>/927380/.

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

[5] The app ID (927380) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

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

[Devs-1] Review copy Tweet

[2] Verified by User:Silent on 2020-01-25

[4] Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza Kiwami 2 Licensed Music Restoration Patch

[5] HiRes Font Mod

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[Note 1]

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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
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