: A new control shortcut (Right Bumper + A / R1 + X / Space + E) was implemented to allow for faster skipping of dialogue sequences. Critical Bug Fixes
: Fixed an issue where the game would fail to pause when using Alt+Tab during the Cabaret Club management minigame. Performance and Compatibility
The is a significant technical patch released to improve performance, stability, and graphical customization for the PC version of the game. Originally launched following player feedback from the beta branch, this update addresses several long-standing community requests, particularly regarding frame rate management and visual clarity in the Dragon Engine. Key Improvements in Update v1.2 Yakuza Kiwami 2 Update V1 2-CODEX
: Fixed a critical issue where save data descriptions could occasionally disappear.
If you are a legacy player, note that SEGA released a new version of Yakuza Kiwami 2 in late 2025 that adds expanded language support (including Russian and Brazilian Portuguese), though save data from the original "Legacy" version generally cannot be transferred directly. : A new control shortcut (Right Bumper +
Beyond graphical enhancements, version 1.2 resolved several technical glitches that impacted gameplay and UI:
: Additional options were added to the Anti-Aliasing settings to help mitigate the shimmering and "film grain" effects sometimes associated with the Dragon Engine's rendering. Originally launched following player feedback from the beta
: Resolved a bug where changes made to control settings were not saving properly after a game restart.