Completion and Extras

Congratulations, survivor! Finishing the main story of Yakuza: Dead Souls is a feat in itself, but the streets of Kamurocho still hold plenty of challenges and rewards for those dedicated enough to achieve 100% completion. This section will guide you through all the post-game activities, secret unlocks, and crucial steps to truly master the zombie apocalypse.

Post-Game Unlocks and New Game+

Upon clearing the main story, several new options become available, significantly enhancing replayability and offering new ways to experience the chaos:

• Premium New Game: This is your standard New Game+ mode. You'll start a fresh game with all your acquired weapons, equipment, money, and character upgrades (including skill points and abilities) carried over from your completed save file. This is invaluable for tackling higher difficulties or simply enjoying the story with overpowered characters.
• Premium Adventure: For those who want to freely explore Kamurocho without the constraints of the main story, Premium Adventure is your go-to. All districts are unlocked, and you can freely switch between the four protagonists (Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, Ryuji Goda, and Shun Akiyama) at the New Serena hideout. All side missions, hostess clubs, minigames, and underground areas remain accessible. This mode is essential for completing any missed substories, collecting remaining items, and grinding for achievements.
• Extra Hard Difficulty: A new, significantly tougher difficulty setting is unlocked. Enemies are more resilient, deal more damage, and ammunition becomes scarcer. This mode is recommended only for players who have fully upgraded their characters and weapons in Premium New Game.
• Legend Difficulty: The ultimate challenge. This difficulty is unlocked after completing the game on Extra Hard. It pushes your skills and resource management to their absolute limits, often requiring perfect execution and strategic use of every available tool.

Substories and Side Content

Kamurocho is teeming with distressed citizens and bizarre requests even amidst the zombie outbreak. Completing all substories is crucial for 100% completion and often rewards unique items, experience, or access to new facilities.

Substory Completion Strategy:

1. Utilize Premium Adventure: The best way to tackle substories is in Premium Adventure mode, as you can freely roam and switch characters.
2. Check the Map: Always keep an eye on your map for exclamation marks, which indicate available substories. Some substories only appear at specific times of day or after certain story progression points.
3. Character-Specific Substories: Remember that many substories are tied to specific characters. For instance, Akiyama often deals with financial woes, while Majima might get involved in more eccentric situations. If you're stuck, try switching protagonists.
4. Key Substories to Prioritize:
   • Weapon Modding Substories: Several substories unlock new weapon modification options at Kamiyama Works. These are invaluable for upgrading your arsenal. For example, completing the "The Ultimate Weapon" substory for Kiryu will eventually lead to unlocking the ability to craft the powerful Dragon's Roar shotgun.
   • Hostess Club Substories: Fully completing all hostess club storylines for each character not only provides unique dialogue and rewards but is also a requirement for certain completion list entries.
   • Underground Area Access: Some substories grant access to new underground areas or special shops that sell rare items.

Completion List

The Completion List, accessible from the pause menu, is your definitive guide to achieving 100% in Yakuza: Dead Souls. It tracks everything from minigame scores to enemy types defeated. Aiming for 100% here will unlock the coveted "True Dragon of Dojima" trophy.

Key Completion List Categories:

• Battle:
  • Defeat All Zombie Types: Ensure you've encountered and defeated every variant of zombie, including the rare Mutants like the Cry Baby, Conductor, and Hermit. These often appear in specific areas or during certain substories/missions.
  • Heat Action Completion: Successfully perform every available Heat Action with each character. Experiment with different weapons and enemy types to trigger them all.
  • Weapon Kills: Achieve a certain number of kills with each weapon type (pistols, shotguns, rifles, etc.).
• Substories: Complete all 60 substories across all characters.
• Minigames:
  • Darts, Billiards, Bowling: Achieve high scores or specific challenges in these classic Yakuza minigames.
  • Fishing: Catch all types of fish available at the fishing spots.
  • Hostess Clubs: Max out the affection of all hostesses for each character. This involves multiple visits, gift-giving, and successful conversations.
  • Arcade Games: Play and achieve certain scores in the arcade games like UFO Catcher and Boxcelios.
• Collectibles:
  • Locker Keys: Find all 100 locker keys scattered throughout Kamurocho. These often contain valuable items, weapons, or armor. Refer to a dedicated locker key guide for precise locations.
  • Weapon Blueprints: Collect all blueprints to unlock new weapon crafting options at Kamiyama Works. Many are found in lockers, substories, or as rewards for completing missions.
  • Food and Drink: Consume every item available at restaurants and convenience stores.
• Character Growth: Max out all character abilities and skill trees for each protagonist. This will require significant experience grinding, often best done by repeatedly clearing the underground dungeons or participating in horde battles.

Underground Dungeons (Kamurocho Hills)

The underground dungeons beneath Kamurocho Hills are a fantastic source of experience, rare materials, and powerful weapons. They are unlocked through specific substories or story progression.

• Access: The primary entrance is located near the Millennium Tower.
• Structure: These dungeons consist of multiple floors, each with increasing difficulty and more formidable zombie types. You'll face waves of enemies, often culminating in powerful Mutant encounters.
• Rewards:
  • Experience: Excellent for leveling up characters and earning skill points.
  • Rare Materials: Crucial for crafting and upgrading high-tier weapons at Kamiyama Works. Look for items like High-Purity Lead, Reinforced Steel Plate, and Military-Grade Circuitry.
  • Unique Weapons: Some of the strongest weapons in the game can only be found or crafted using materials from these dungeons, such as the Golden Rifle or Dragon's Roar.
• Strategy:
  • Bring Ammunition: Stock up on plenty of ammunition for your preferred weapons.
  • Healing Items: Carry a good supply of Staminan XX or Toughness Emperor.
  • Party Composition: If playing in Premium Adventure, consider which character's playstyle best suits the dungeon's challenges. Majima's shotgun and Kiryu's powerful handgun are often excellent choices.
  • Exploit Weaknesses: Pay attention to zombie weaknesses. Headshots are always effective, but some Mutants have specific vulnerabilities.

Kamiyama Works

Kamiyama Works is your one-stop shop for weapon customization and upgrades. Fully utilizing this facility is paramount for surviving the later stages of the game and achieving 100% completion.

• Location: Located in the Champion District.
• Services:
  • Weapon Upgrades: Improve the damage, accuracy, and capacity of your existing weapons.
  • Weapon Crafting: Create entirely new, powerful weapons using blueprints and materials.
  • Armor Crafting: Forge protective gear to reduce damage taken.
  • Item Creation: Craft useful items like specialized ammunition or healing supplies.
• Key Upgrades/Crafts:
  • Golden Series Weapons: The Golden Pistol, Golden Shotgun, and Golden Rifle are among the best weapons in the game, offering high damage and often unique properties. They require rare materials, often found in the underground dungeons.
  • Dragon's Roar: Kiryu's ultimate shotgun, unlocked through a specific substory chain and requiring top-tier materials.
  • Custom Parts: install custom parts like Extended Magazines or Laser Sights to further enhance your weapons.
• Material Gathering: Regularly check the underground dungeons, complete substories, and explore the quarantined zone for valuable materials. Some materials can also be purchased from specific vendors or earned from minigames.

By diligently pursuing these completion goals, you'll not only unlock every secret and achieve the coveted 100% but also experience the full depth of Yakuza: Dead Souls' chaotic, zombie-infested Kamurocho.