Sega Announces Yakuza 0, Kiwami Upgrades for PS5, Xbox, PC

Sega has announced upgraded versions of three popular Yakuza titles—Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2—for current-generation consoles and PC, set to launch on December 8. The enhancements, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, include performance improvements such as higher resolutions and smoother frame rates, along with platform-specific features. Owners of digital copies on previous-generation systems can access discounted or free upgrades, provided the games were purchased by 11:59 a.m. EST on that date.

The most substantial update accompanies Yakuza 0, which arrives as the Directors Cut edition. Previously exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, this version incorporates new cutscenes offering deeper character insights, an online co-op mode called Red Light Raid, an English dub option, and the theme song "Bubble," absent from the original Western release. It also adds text support in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian. Sega priced the full Directors Cut at $49.99, while existing digital owners on PS4, Xbox One, or Steam can upgrade for $14.99. Visual and audio enhancements, including better...