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Yakuza Kiwami 2

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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
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
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

Official website
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
All versions require Steam DRM.

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
How to install[2]

Extract all files to <path-to-game>.

Game data

Game settings.
Game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\YakuzaKiwami2\
Microsoft Store
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

Uncap cutscenes frame rate

Edit config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open graphics.ini.
  3. Change full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=0 to full_framerate_in_cut_scenes=1.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Microsoft Store version only.
Japanese
Korean
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.

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]
  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 HiRes 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