Sega has revealed the release date for the PC version ofYakuza Kiwamiin a very on-brand way.
After hopping onto the game’s Steam store listing, you’re greeted with the usual sights. There’s a set of rotating screenshots in which protagonist Kiryu is living his best life, a vague “coming soon” heading, and –what’s this?– a grinning Majima popping his head out of the sewer. What’s that rascal up to now?
If you focus on the top of the Majima gif, you’ll notice a curious flash. Upon further inspection, for a split second, there’s text. It is, in fact, a release date.Yakuza Kiwamihits PC on July 16, 2025.
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Sega could’ve just outright said the launch date, but tying the news into a nod toKiwami‘sMajima Everywhere side activityis a touch more thoughtful. I also like the idea of random Steam users who have never playedYakuzacoming across a strange man with an eyepatch hiding under a manhole.
Technical issues aside,Yakuzaon PC is a beautiful thing. It’s truly never too late to discover this series for yourself, and while I thinkYakuza 0makes the best possible first impression and should be prioritized overYakuza Kiwamifor on-the-fence players, you may’t really go wrong either way.
When these games click, they’re enthralling. All yours stresses melt away, and it feels like you’re home.
