The original Yakuza video game was released for PlayStation 2 in Japan, marking the beginning of the popular series.
Sega announced the development of Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the original Yakuza game, for PlayStation 4 to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary.
The remake Yakuza Kiwami was released in Japan for the PlayStation 4 with enhanced graphics and additional story content.
Yakuza Kiwami was released in North America and Europe, introducing the game to a wider audience.
A brutal conflict occurs over an empty lot in Kamurocho, leading to a deadly fight between the Tojo Clan and the rival Ueno Seiwa Club, solidifying Kazuma Kiryu's rise in the yakuza world.
Kazuma Kiryu takes the blame for the murder of family head Sohei Dojima to protect his sworn brother Akira Nishikiyama, leading to a ten-year prison sentence.
Kiryu meets Haruka Sawamura, a young girl who challenges his plans to leave the yakuza life behind. He begins protecting her from those seeking to harm her due to her mysterious background.
A power struggle erupts within the Tojo Clan following the death of the Fourth Chairman, with multiple factions vying for control, threatening stability in Kamurocho.
Kiryu faces off against his former best friend Nishikiyama, who has become a dangerous adversary within the yakuza world, culminating in a critical battle.
Kiryu investigates and unravels the whereabouts and secrets surrounding the missing 10 billion yen, a sum that many dangerous factions desire.
Kiryu battles against major antagonists atop Millennium Tower, resolving the central conflicts related to the Tojo Clan and securing Haruka's safety.
