Yakuza series developer RGG Studio has shared on social media that the original Yakuza 0 will be removed from all platforms starting December 8, the same day the game’s Director’s Cut hits all major platforms. This will make the Director’s Cut the only available edition of the game available for purchase from that date onward.
Those still gaming on last-gen hardware will want to move quick if they still want to play Yakuza 0. The Director’s Cut version is a strictly current-gen release and won’t be coming to PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One.
The Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut was first released on Switch 2 this June (the first in the Yakuza series to release on a Nintendo console). The upgraded edition of the game comes with a slew of new features alongside the more typical visual and performance upgrades. This includes support for multiplayer, added cutscenes, and an English voice track (the original only had Japanese audio). Those who already own a copy of Yakuza 0 can upgrade to the Director’s Cut at a reduced price instead of buying the new release as a standalone product.
