Sega has officially released the launch trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, marking the franchise’s long-awaited arrival on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware. Fans of the Yakuza series can now dive back into the origins of Kazuma Kiryu with upgraded portability and improved performance on the new hybrid system.
Both Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are available as part of a bundle collection, but players can also purchase each game individually, either digitally or as physical retail copies — giving fans maximum flexibility in how they want to experience the classics.
A Major Step for Yakuza on Nintendo Platforms
While the Yakuza series has traditionally thrived on PlayStation and later expanded to Xbox and PC, the arrival of Kiwami and Kiwami 2 on Switch 2 signals a stronger commitment to making the franchise available to all players.
The games benefit from the improved hardware of the Switch 2, offering:
- Smoother performance
- Faster load times
- Enhanced visual stability
- Fully portable gameplay for the first time in these remakes
This makes the Switch 2 versions an attractive option for both newcomers and long-time fans who want to revisit Kamurocho and Sotenbori on the go.
Two Remakes, One Legendary Story
Yakuza Kiwami retells the story of the first Yakuza game, following Kiryu as he takes responsibility for a crime he didn’t commit and returns to a drastically changed world.
Yakuza Kiwami 2, built on the Dragon Engine, expands the story with a deeper emotional narrative, improved combat, and one of the most memorable villains in the series — Ryuji Goda.
Both titles deliver:
- Fast-paced real-time combat
- Rich storytelling
- Mini-games and side content
- A detailed open-city experience packed with secrets
Conclusion
With the release of both Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2 on Nintendo Switch 2, Sega is giving players another chance to relive two of the franchise’s most important entries — now with the freedom of portable play.
Whether you’re returning to Kiryu’s journey or discovering it for the first time, these remakes are a perfect fit for the Switch 2’s evolving library.
