Yakuza will reimagine its first chapter on August 29

If you haven’t tried the Yakuza series yet, this might be the best way to get into it.

Sega announced today that Yakuza Kiwami will come out for the PlayStation 4 in the Americas and Europe on August 29. This is a remake of the first game in the series, which tells the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a member of the Japanese mafia who is both kind and brutal, and his adventures. Yakuza originally came out for the PlayStation 2 in 2005 and managed to sell over 1 million copies. It spawned a series that now includes five sequels and one prequel (Yakuza 0, which came out in the U.S. in January).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.