Yakuza 0: Director's Cut - PS5

Discover the decadence, danger, and criminal underworld of 1988 Japan in Yakuza 0: Director's Cut for PlayStation 5, the definitive edition of the critically acclaimed origin story of the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series.

Follow the intertwined stories of Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima across the neon-filled entertainment districts of Kamurocho, Tokyo and Sotenbori, Osaka. Switch between multiple fighting styles, dominate enemies using brutal hand-to-hand combat and environmental weapons, build businesses, explore countless side activities, and uncover the events that helped create two of the series' most legendary characters.

The Director's Cut adds newly recorded story cutscenes, English and Chinese voiceovers, expanded language support, and Red Light Raid—the series' first online multiplayer mode, featuring up to four players and 60 playable characters.

Yakuza 0: Director's Cut was released for PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2025.

Key Features

• The Definitive Yakuza 0 Experience - Experience the acclaimed origin story with additional Director's Cut content and enhancements.
• Play as Kazuma Kiryu & Goro Majima - Follow two interconnected stories that reveal how two of the franchise's most iconic characters began their legendary journeys.
• Explore 1988 Japan - Discover the neon-soaked streets of Kamurocho in Tokyo and Sotenbori in Osaka during the height of Japan's bubble economy.
• Six Unique Fighting Styles - Kiryu and Majima each feature three different combat styles that can be switched dynamically during battle.
• New Director's Cut Scenes - Additional newly recorded cutscenes provide deeper insight into important events and major characters.
• English Voiceover Added - Experience Yakuza 0 with a full English dub for the first time, alongside Japanese and Chinese voice options.
• Red Light Raid Online Mode - Team up with other players and battle waves of enemies in special challenge missions.
• 60 Playable Red Light Raid Characters - Choose from a large roster of characters from throughout the main story.
• Up to 4 Online Players - PlayStation officially supports up to four online players with PlayStation Plus.
• PS5 Pro Enhanced - The PlayStation 5 version is officially identified as PS5 Pro Enhanced.
• DualSense Vibration Support - Supports vibration functionality with the PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller.
• Remote Play Supported - Continue playing through compatible PlayStation Remote Play devices and setups.
• Single-Player Story - The main campaign is designed for one player.
• Huge Variety of Side Activities - Take a break from the criminal underworld with entertainment, businesses, mini-games, SEGA arcade titles, cabaret management, and more.

Story

Japan, December 1988.

Kamurocho is caught in a struggle surrounding a massive redevelopment project. Powerful organizations are fighting for control, but one tiny piece of land with an unknown owner stands in the way.

Known simply as the Empty Lot, this seemingly insignificant property becomes the center of a conflict capable of reshaping the Japanese underworld.

Young yakuza Kazuma Kiryu becomes trapped in the conspiracy after a routine debt collection leads to a murder investigation.

Meanwhile in Sotenbori, Goro Majima lives under strict supervision while managing the successful Cabaret Grand. A former yakuza desperate to return to his clan, Majima is eventually presented with a dangerous opportunity that could change his future forever.

As their separate paths become connected to the struggle surrounding the Empty Lot, the foundations are laid for two legends to emerge.

Meet the Protagonists

Kazuma Kiryu

Young Kazuma Kiryu is a member of the Dojima Family, part of the powerful Tojo Clan.

When a man Kiryu collected money from is later discovered dead, he becomes implicated in the murder and pulled into a much larger conflict involving the Empty Lot.

Kiryu must fight to uncover the truth while protecting the people closest to him.

Goro Majima

Goro Majima manages the successful Cabaret Grand in Sotenbori and has earned a reputation as the Lord of the Night.

Behind his polished appearance, however, Majima is a former yakuza living under the control of his former organization. His desire to return to the clan leads him toward an assignment that will dramatically change his life.

Six Fighting Styles

Both protagonists have three distinct fighting styles that can be switched according to the situation.

Kazuma Kiryu

• Brawler - Balanced close-range fighting built around powerful punches and counters.
• Rush - Fast attacks, rapid movement, and agile footwork.
• Beast - Heavy-hitting combat that lets Kiryu use large environmental objects and overwhelming strength.

Goro Majima

• Thug - Precise and aggressive street-fighting techniques.
• Breaker - Acrobatic breakdancing attacks capable of hitting multiple enemies.
• Slugger - Powerful weapon-focused combat centered around Majima's baseball bat.

The ability to change styles during battle gives players different ways to approach groups, bosses, and individual opponents.

New Director's Cut Content

The Director's Cut goes beyond simply bringing the original game to modern platforms.

SEGA added newly recorded cutscenes featuring major characters, giving players additional context surrounding important events and character relationships.

This makes the Director's Cut particularly appealing to both:

• New players experiencing Yakuza 0 for the first time.
• Existing fans who want to discover additional story material.

Full English Voiceover

One of the biggest additions is a new English voice track.

The Director's Cut supports:

• Japanese Voice
• English Voice
• Chinese Voice

The English cast includes performers such as Yong Yea as Kazuma Kiryu, Matt Mercer as Goro Majima, Kaiji Tang as Akira Nishikiyama, and David Hayter as Osamu Kashiwagi.

Red Light Raid

Red Light Raid introduces online multiplayer to Yakuza 0.

Players join forces to take on special Challenge Missions filled with waves of enemies before facing a boss during the final stage.

The mode features:

• Up to 4 online players.
• 60 playable characters.
• Cooperative enemy encounters.
• Challenge Missions.
• Boss battles.
• Character unlocking and enhancement using money earned during raids.

A PlayStation Plus subscription is required for online multiplayer on PS5.

Explore 1988 Japan

Yakuza 0 isn't only about fighting.

The streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori are filled with entertainment, side stories, businesses, and distractions inspired by late-1980s Japan.

Activities include experiences such as:

• SEGA Arcade Games
• Darts
• Disco
• Karaoke
• Cabaret Clubs
• Side Stories
• Business Management
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Mini-Games

The contrast between serious crime drama and unusual side activities remains one of Yakuza 0's defining features.

Specifications

PlayStation officially lists one local player, optional online play for up to four players, Remote Play, DualSense vibration, and PS5 Pro Enhanced support.

Language Support

The PlayStation 5 version currently lists voice support for:

• English
• Japanese
• Chinese

Screen languages include:

• English
• Japanese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Spanish (Mexico)
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Russian
• Korean
• Simplified Chinese
• Traditional Chinese

Arabic subtitles are not currently listed on the official PlayStation Store, so Arabic language support should not be advertised unless confirmed separately on your exact regional copy.

Release Date

Yakuza 0: Director's Cut was released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 8, 2025.

The Nintendo Switch 2 edition was released earlier on June 5, 2025, while the Steam edition followed the new-console rollout.

The PS5 version is therefore already released and should be listed as a regular available product rather than a preorder.

Important Physical Edition Information

There is an important regional difference to check before publishing your stock.

SEGA's original PS5 launch announcement described the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions as digital-only.

However, current US retailers now list a physical PlayStation 5 edition with UPC:

010086633283.

Play-Asia also currently lists physical US and European PS5 versions.

Therefore, if your Games World Egypt stock is a physical PS5 copy, use the barcode, age rating, region, and language information printed on your exact box rather than assuming every regional PS5 version is identical.

Important PS4 Upgrade Information

Owners of the original Yakuza 0 on PS4 cannot upgrade it to Yakuza 0: Director's Cut on PS5.

PlayStation also states that:

Yakuza 0 PS4 save data does not transfer to Yakuza 0: Director's Cut.

Players therefore start the Director's Cut as a separate PS5 version.

Age Rating

The US PlayStation version carries an ESRB M - Mature rating with content descriptors including:

• Blood
• Intense Violence
• Sexual Content
• Strong Language
• Use of Alcohol

Age-rating logos can vary according to the region of the physical copy.

Perfect For

• Yakuza Fans
• Like a Dragon Fans
• Yakuza 0 Players
• Action-Adventure Fans
• Beat 'Em Up Fans
• Crime Story Fans
• Japanese Game Fans
• Story-Driven Game Fans
• Open-City Exploration Fans
• Kazuma Kiryu Fans
• Goro Majima Fans
• Online Co-op Players
• PlayStation 5 Owners
• PS5 Pro Owners

Why Buy Yakuza 0: Director's Cut?

• The definitive edition of the acclaimed Yakuza origin story.
• Discover how Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima became legends.
• Explore Kamurocho and Sotenbori during 1988 Japan.
• Two playable protagonists.
• Three unique combat styles for each protagonist.
• Newly recorded Director's Cut cutscenes.
• Additional character backstory and story context.
• Full English voiceover added.
• Japanese and Chinese voice options.
• Red Light Raid online multiplayer.
• Up to 4 online players.
• 60 playable characters in Red Light Raid.
• Huge variety of mini-games and side activities.
• Business and cabaret management.
• PS5 Pro Enhanced.
• DualSense vibration support.
• Remote Play support.
• One of the best starting points for discovering the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series.