Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a definitive edition of the acclaimed prequel to the Yakuza series, reimagined for the Nintendo Switch 2. Launched on June 5, 2025, alongside the console, this version introduces several enhancements to elevate the experience for both newcomers and longtime fans.
- Enhanced Visuals: The game boasts upgraded graphics optimized for the Switch 2’s hardware, ensuring a visually immersive experience.
- Expanded Voice Acting: For the first time, the game includes English and Chinese voiceovers, with subtitles available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, broadening accessibility for a global audience.
- New Story Cutscenes: Additional cinematic sequences have been integrated, providing deeper narrative context and enriching the storyline.
- Red Light Raid Mode: A new online multiplayer “horde mode” allows players to team up and battle waves of enemies, featuring a roster of 60 characters from the Yakuza universe.
- Licensed Soundtrack: The game retains its original licensed tracks from the Japanese version, enhancing the authentic atmosphere of 1980s Japan.
