First gameplay of Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch 2

We now have the first gameplay of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Nintendo Switch 2. Both are due out on November 13, 2025.

The footage was shown during an official live stream. An archive is now available, which first shows Yakuza Kiwami before moving on to the sequel. Both are showcased with plenty of direct-feed gameplay.

If you’re interested in learning more about these titles, read the following overview:

Following the launch of Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut in June, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 continue the beloved series expansion on Nintendo Switch 2.

Yakuza Kiwami is the extreme remake of the game that launched the series nearly 20 years ago. Play as former yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and unwind a 10-billion-yen conspiracy in Tokyo’s red-light district, fueled by his fists and unyielding resolve that will make him a legend.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 has the ‘Dragon of Dojima’ Kazuma Kiryu return to face the ‘Dragon of Kansai,’ Ryuji Goda in an all-out war between rival Yakuza gangs in the sequel to Yakuza Kiwami.

For the first time, both titles will also support French, Italian, German, Spanish, LATAM Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian text in-game.

Get a look at the gameplay of Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 below.

Gameplay

Aside from these two titles, Yakuza 0 is already available on Nintendo Switch 2. We previously published a review, which you can find here.