Sega’s Marvelous Upgrade Extravaganza: A Wild Ride into Yakuza Land
Gather ‘round, gamers! The legendary sega juggernaut is rolling out the red carpet for its fantastically chaotic urban drama adventures, also known as Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Engage the nostalgia engines, because updates are here that attempt to bridge the gap between two generations of consoles while adding a sprinkle of novelty!
- Sega’s Marvelous Upgrade Extravaganza: A Wild Ride into Yakuza Land
- Switching Things Up: The Newfangled Versions
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut—With Extra Drama!
- Oh, Kiwami: Karaoke and Capers Galore
- Yakuza Kiwami 2: The Sibling with Minimal Makeover
- Important Dates: Mark Those Calendars!
- Console Families Unite!
Switching Things Up: The Newfangled Versions
So, what’s all the fuss about? Well, Sega and the quirky geniuses at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have been secretly tinkering away to spruce up the PS4, Xbox One, and Steam versions of these games. And for those who thought they could avoid another purchase by sticking to their old consoles—tisk tisk! Nothing in life is free, except maybe air and memes.
Now, on to the upgrades! Owners of the existing versions, rejoice! A golden ticket to the upgrade plan awaits, and it won’t even cost an arm and a leg (but probably a pinky toe or two).
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut—With Extra Drama!
First on the docket is the superstar of the crew, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut. This iteration whimsically sauntered onto the Switch 2 as a launch title, strutting its stuff with new cutscenes, offering deeper insights into characters so rich they could probably afford their own espresso machines.
The Price Tag: A whopping $49.99 / £44.99. But wait! If you’re one of the brave souls still playing on PS4, Xbox One, or Steam, this lavish experience can be yours for a mere $14.99 / £11.99. Splendid!
Oh, Kiwami: Karaoke and Capers Galore
Next up is the melodic update to Yakuza Kiwami. Adding fresh tunes like “Receive You (Reborn)” and “Bleed” that were mysteriously absent from the original Western release, this upgrade also amends text support to include languages like French, Italian, German, and even Russian. Because who wouldn’t want their brawls and bar brawls translated into as many languages as possible?
The Deal: A snazzy price of $19.99 / £15.99. And for the lucky ducks already indulging on PS4 or Xbox One, an upgrade to the sparkling new versions is just $1.99 / £1.79. That’s right, just a couple of bucks! What a steal!
Yakuza Kiwami 2: The Sibling with Minimal Makeover
Finally, Yakuza Kiwami 2 struts onto the scene, also flaunting its newly acquired text support in the same lineup of languages as Kiwami. But here’s the kicker—this update is so minor it’s practically a whisper. Therefore, if you own the PS4 or Xbox One version, congratulations! You can upgrade to the shiny PS5 or Xbox Series X/S version at absolutely no cost at all. It’s like winning a lottery that didn’t even have a ticket!
Important Dates: Mark Those Calendars!
Now, here comes the fine print—anyone wishing to partake in these upgrade shenanigans must have their previous versions sitting snugly in their libraries by December 8. Miss that deadline? Tough luck, the universe has spoken!
Oh, and perhaps it should be noted that this deal does not extend to PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass users, or those intending to dust off their shelves with physical game copies. A little bogus, but alas.
Console Families Unite!
And before anyone gets too excited, note that upgrades are console family specific. That means it’s a straight shot from PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S, or Steam to Steam. No blending permitted—this is a family gathering, and everyone must sit at their designated table!
The world of Yakuza awaits! So grab those credit cards, don those gaming headsets, and prepare for an upgrade adventure worthy of the most dramatic soap operas. Just remember, when it comes to life, upgrades may come with a price—but they also come with a lot of fun.
