Yakuza Kiwami Arrives on Nintendo Switch This October
The high-definition remake of the original Yakuza game marks the series' return to Nintendo consoles after more than a decade.
- Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the first Yakuza game, launches on Nintendo Switch on October 24.
- Announced during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct, the game allows players to revisit Kazuma Kiryu's story of redemption.
- The Switch version includes updated gameplay mechanics and additional story elements, enhancing the original experience.
- Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku had previously expressed concerns about the series' fit for the Switch platform.
- This release marks the first Yakuza game on a Nintendo console since the Wii U ports in 2013.