Basic Controls

Learn the essential controls for Yakuza Kiwami 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Master movement, camera, interaction, and combat for Kiryu's adventure.

Alright, let's get you moving and grooving in Yakuza Kiwami 2! This guide breaks down the basic controls so you can navigate Kamurocho like a seasoned pro. We'll cover exploration, menus, and the heat of combat. Remember, the game defaults to PlayStation button prompts, but the actions are the same no matter which controller you're using. If you're on PC and using something other than a DualShock 4, Xbox One controller, or Switch Pro Controller, definitely dive into the game's Settings to remap those buttons!

The tables below show the controls for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch 2 Pro Controllers, respectively. We'll go through what each button does.

Exploration Controls

Getting around Kamurocho is key. Here's how you'll move Kiryu and interact with the world:

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch 2	Control
Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick	Move your character
Right Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick	Move the camera
Cross / A	A	B	Interact
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	R	Hold down to sprint while walking
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	L	Center camera behind you
Touchpad Button / View Button / - Button	View Button	- Button	Enter first-person mode
Touchpad Button / View Button / - Button	View Button	- Button	View map
Options Button / Menu Button / + Button	Menu Button	+ Button	Enter Pause Menu
Square / X	X	Y	Use Phone Camera

Menu Controls

Navigating menus, inventory, and upgrades is straightforward. Here are the key buttons:

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch 2	Control
Left Stick / D-Pad	Left Stick / D-Pad	Left Stick / D-Pad	Move cursor
Cross / A	A	B	Confirm (Use on Items screen)
Circle / B	B	A	Cancel/Exit
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	R	Sorting Items on Items screen
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	L	Discard on Items screen
R2 / RT	R2 / RT	ZR	Used in some menus to toggle screens
L2 / LT	L2 / LT	ZL	Exit Menu

Combat Controls (typical)

Now for the fun part – throwing down! These are your go-to buttons when things get heated:

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch 2	Control
Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick	Move your character
Right Stick	Right Stick	Right Stick	Move the camera
Square / X	X	Y	Light Attack/Rush Combo
Triangle / Y	Y	X	Heavy Attack Finishing Blow Heat Action
Circle / B	B	A	Evade
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	L	Grab Throw enemy/weapon
R1 / RB	R1 / RB	R	Guard Change Grab while holding someone
L2 + R2 / LT + RT	L2 + R2 / LT + RT	ZL + ZR	Fighting Stance
Triangle + Circle / Y + B	Y + B	X + A	Extreme Heat Mode
R1 + Square / RB + X	RB + X	R + Y	Pull Out Weapon
L1 + Triangle / LB + Y	LB + Y	L + X	Taunt Put Away Weapon Drop Weapon
L1 / LB	L1 / LB	L	Center Camera Hold to negate Heat Actions
Options Button / Menu Button / + Button	Menu Button	+ Button	Pause the game

Keep in mind that combat has even more depth, and you can find more details in the 'Combat and Abilities' section, specifically the 'Basic Combat' part. Don't hesitate to experiment with these buttons – that's how you'll really learn Kiryu's moveset!