In a sequel that refined every facet of the first game, Yakuza 2 launched on the PlayStation®2 in 2008. When the powerful yakuza of Kansai ally with the Korean Mafia to claim Tokyo, Kazuma Kiryu is pulled back into the fold in a sprawling journey across two cities. Kiryu must face off against Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an epic battle of ideologies.

With an improved battle engine that finds its footing as an over-the-top brawler, a cinematic crime drama full of twists, returning and new characters, and a dash of romance, Yakuza 2 became one of the most immersive gaming experiences on the platform.