Ten years on, Yakuza 0 is getting a “more complete” conclusion, but you’ll only see it if you buy a Nintendo Switch 2. We knew the Director’s Cut would feature 26 minutes of new footage, and the game’s actors have confirmed that “it gives a better sense of closure.”

As the Yakuza franchise continues to grow around the world, SEGA’s saga has rarely appeared on the Nintendo Switch. After Kiwami’s expected release in 2024, RGG Studio’s next stop is Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, launching alongside the Japanese company’s new hardware. While the “Director’s Cut” label already hinted at expanded content, it’s now clear that the Switch 2 version promises “refreshing” and “significant” updates.

Only Switch 2 Will Get Yakuza 0’s Extended Content

It’s already been confirmed that Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut will debut on June 5 as a launch title for Switch 2, but the real news is that it will include around 26 minutes of never-before-seen scenes. Although it was known that the expanded version would bring in ideas cut from the original game, Takaya Kuroda, the voice of Kazuma Kiryu, promised it would provide “answers to plot threads that were left open.”

In a special video celebrating the Switch 2’s launch, Hidenari Ugaki (the voice of Goro Majima) said the new scenes offer more emotional depth to Majima’s character, revealing his more human side and his strong bond with Makoto. Hitoshi Ozawa (who plays Daisaku Kuze) highlighted that these new lines explore Kuze and Kiryu’s relationship further, clarifying hints that were previously only suggested.

Beyond the added story content, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut will also feature a full English voiceover for the first time, something the original version lacked. Additionally, the new edition will introduce the Red Light Raid multiplayer mode, letting up to four players face off using a roster of over 60 characters and expanding the game’s competitive potential.

This edition doesn’t just honor the game’s legacy—it offers a deeper, more satisfying experience for players eager to learn more about the characters’ pasts and the relationships that define the Yakuza world. How significant these 26 minutes really are, and whether they’ll divide hardcore fans of the Japanese series, remains to be seen.

Source: 3djuegos