Update – SEGA Confirm Delistings of Old-gen Versions
Following the positive news of upgrade pathson the Yakuza games initially, SEGA have announced that the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 a Steam versions of the titles will be removed when the current-gen versions release.
This means:
- Yakuza 0 will be removed from sale on PS4, Xbox One and Steam; and replaced by Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
- Yakuza Kiwami will be removed from sale on PS4, Xbox One and Steam; and replaced by Yakuza Kiwami’s current-gen version.
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 will be removed from sale on PS4, Xbox One and Steam; and replaced by Yakuza Kiwami 2’s current-gen version.
So, if you’re still on old-gen hardware and want to play any of these Yakuza titles, you’ll need to purchase them before the new versions release. Times for which can be found below
Original Story
SEGA have announced that the Yakuza games receiving current-gen and PC ports in December will all have upgrade paths for digital purchasers. The upgraded re-releases which come as the series celebrates it’s 20th anniversary, will offer players upgrade paths if they own the original within the same family of hardware. SEGA are offering the upgrade “as a token of appreciation for their continued support of the series.”.
The upgrade paths apply for Xbox, PlayStation and Steam (PC). Thus, for example if you owned Yakuza 0 on Xbox One, you will be eligible for the upgrade path to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut on Xbox Series X/S.
The upgrade paths do not apply if you ‘own’ the game via a subscription such as Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, you must be a registered purchaser of the game. Sadly, the upgrade paths are not available to PlayStation 4 / Xbox One physical owners of the games.
Yakuza Upgrade Path Price and Dates
The upgrade paths vary in price, with one being free. They are only eligible for players who own the game on their chosen family of hardware by the time the titles arrive on 8 December. Details are as follows:
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut – Purchase Yakuza 0 on your chosen console family by 8 December 08:29 am PST to be eligible for the $14.99 USD upgrade. The standard price for Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will be $49.99 USD
Yakuza Kiwami – Purchase Yakuza Kiwami on your chosen console family by 8 December 08:29 am PST to be eligible for the $1.99 USD upgrade. The standard price for Yakuza Kiwami on current-gen will be $19.99 USD.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 – Purchase Yakuza Kiwami 2 on your chosen console family by 8 December 08:29 am PST to be eligible to get the upgrade for free. The standard price for Yakuza Kiwami on current-gen is not listed on the SEGA website.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Also on the horizon from one of SEGA’s biggest franchises is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Dark Ties being a new slice of content never before seen in the original release. There is currently no details about an upgrade path for Kiwami 3, though that may be less likely with the feature of new content.
Both Dark Ties and Kiwami 3 will receive new combat styles when they launch on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC in 2026.
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