Completion List: Locker Keys & Hidden Treasures
While Yakuza Kiwami 2 doesn't feature "Cookies" as a collectible, it offers a wealth of hidden items and completion challenges that reward diligent players. Among the most satisfying and useful are the Locker Keys, which unlock valuable gear, consumables, and even rare weapons. Beyond Locker Keys, Kamurocho and Sotenbori are brimming with other hidden treasures, unique equipment, and challenging substories that contribute to your overall completion and strengthen Kiryu.
This section will guide you through locating every Locker Key in both Kamurocho and Sotenbori, detailing their contents. We'll also highlight other significant hidden items and completion objectives that are crucial for maximizing Kiryu's potential and achieving 100% game completion.
Locker Keys: Kamurocho
Kamurocho's streets hide 50 Locker Keys, each providing a useful item. Collecting them all is a rite of passage for any completionist. Many are found simply by exploring, but some require keen observation or specific mini-game achievements. Remember to check every nook, cranny, and even the tops of vending machines!
Kamurocho Locker Key Locations & Contents (A1-J5)
The lockers are organized by a grid system (A-J, 1-5). We'll list them in order for easy tracking.
- A1 (Shichifuku Street East): On top of a vending machine near the entrance to the Champion District.
- Contents: Toughness Z
- A2 (Pink Street North): On the ground, near the entrance to the massage parlor.
- Contents: Staminan X
- A3 (Theater Square): Near the UFO Catcher machines inside Club SEGA.
- Contents: Tauriner +
- A4 (Shichifuku Street West): On the ground, next to a telephone pole near the Poppo convenience store.
- Contents: Steel Plated Vest
- A5 (Millennium Tower East): On the ground, near the base of a lamppost.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- B1 (Theater Square Alley): Tucked away in an alleyway behind the Theater Square building, near some trash cans.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- B2 (Pink Alley): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- B3 (Taihei Boulevard East): On a bench near the taxi stand.
- Contents: Boosted Heat Gauge
- B4 (Children's Park): On the ground, near the swing set.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- B5 (Millennium Tower Street): On top of a planter box outside the Millennium Tower entrance.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- C1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar called "Shellac".
- Contents: Iron Plate
- C2 (Pink Street): On top of a red mailbox near the entrance to a cabaret club.
- Contents: Toughness Light
- C3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Batting Center.
- Contents: Staminan X
- C4 (Taihei Boulevard West): On the ground, near a taxi stand.
- Contents: Dragon God Amulet
- C5 (Millennium Tower Street East): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- D1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the shrine in the center of the district.
- Contents: Sacrifice Stone
- D2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- D3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Mahjong Parlor.
- Contents: Toughness ZZ
- D4 (Taihei Boulevard): On top of a vending machine near the entrance to the Millennium Tower.
- Contents: Boosted Heat Gauge
- D5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- E1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- E2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- E3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- E4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- E5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- F1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- F2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- F3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- F4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- F5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- G1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- G2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- G3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- G4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- G5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- H1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- H2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- H3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- H4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- H5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- I1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- I2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- I3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- I4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- I5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- J1 (Champion District): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- J2 (Pink Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- J3 (Theater Square): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- J4 (Taihei Boulevard): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- J5 (Millennium Tower Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
Kamurocho Locker Key Acquisition Tips
- Look Up and Down: Many keys are not at eye level. Check on top of vending machines, air conditioning units, and under benches.
- Mini-Game Rewards: Some keys are awarded for achieving certain scores in mini-games like Batting Center, Darts, or UFO Catcher.
- Substory Rewards: A few substories might lead you directly to a key or reward you with one upon completion.
- Environmental Interaction: Sometimes you need to interact with a specific object (e.g., a sign, a poster) to reveal a key.
- Use the Item Radar: Once unlocked (often through substories or completion list rewards), the Item Radar accessory will vibrate and glow when a collectible is nearby, making key hunting much easier.
Locker Keys: Sotenbori
Sotenbori, Osaka's vibrant entertainment district, also holds 50 Locker Keys. The layout is different, but the principles of exploration remain the same. Be thorough!
Sotenbori Locker Key Locations & Contents (A1-J5)
- A1 (Sotenbori Street West): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Toughness Z
- A2 (Shofukucho): On top of a vending machine near the Mahjong Parlor.
- Contents: Staminan X
- A3 (Sotenbori Street East): On the ground, near the entrance to Club SEGA.
- Contents: Tauriner +
- A4 (Iwao Bridge): On the ground, near the railing overlooking the river.
- Contents: Steel Plated Vest
- A5 (Bishamon Bridge): On the ground, near the railing overlooking the river.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- B1 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- B2 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to the Gambling Hall.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- B3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Boosted Heat Gauge
- B4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- B5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- C1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Iron Plate
- C2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cabaret club.
- Contents: Toughness Light
- C3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Batting Center.
- Contents: Staminan X
- C4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near a taxi stand.
- Contents: Dragon God Amulet
- C5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- D1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the shrine in the center of the district.
- Contents: Sacrifice Stone
- D2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- D3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Mahjong Parlor.
- Contents: Toughness ZZ
- D4 (Sotenbori Street): On top of a vending machine near the entrance to the Millennium Tower.
- Contents: Boosted Heat Gauge
- D5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- E1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- E2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- E3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- E4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- E5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- F1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- F2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- F3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- F4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- F5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- G1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- G2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- G3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- G4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- G5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- H1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- H2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- H3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- H4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- H5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
- I1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small park.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- I2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- I3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Casino.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- I4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a restaurant.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- I5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a bar.
- Contents: Platinum Plate
- J1 (Shofukucho): On the ground, near the entrance to a small alley.
- Contents: Staminan Spark
- J2 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a hostess club.
- Contents: Toughness Infinity
- J3 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to the Dragon Palace.
- Contents: Staminan Royale
- J4 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a convenience store.
- Contents: Sacred Tree Armor
- J5 (Sotenbori Street): On the ground, near the entrance to a cafe.
- Contents: Gold Plate
Sotenbori Locker Key Acquisition Tips
- River Walk Exploration: Many keys are found along the Sotenbori River Walk, often on benches, railings, or hidden behind pillars.
- Bridge Views: Check the edges and structures of the various bridges crossing the river.
- Rooftop Access: Some keys require accessing rooftops via fire escapes or specific building entrances. Keep an eye out for climbable structures.
- Dotonbori Arcade: The arcade in Sotenbori (Club SEGA) also offers keys as prizes for high scores in its various games.
- Substory Integration: As with Kamurocho, certain substories may lead you to keys or reward them directly.
Unlocking the Lockers
Once you have a key, head to the nearest locker station to claim your prize. There's one in each major district:
- Kamurocho: Located on Taihei Boulevard, just east of the Millennium Tower entrance.
- Sotenbori: Located on Sotenbori Street, near the Bishamon Bridge.
Simply interact with the locker station, select the key you wish to use, and the corresponding locker will open, revealing its contents. Remember to check your inventory for the newly acquired items!
Beyond Locker Keys: Other Essential Collectibles & Completion Objectives
While Locker Keys are a significant part of the completion list, Yakuza Kiwami 2 offers many other objectives crucial for 100% completion and maximizing Kiryu's power.
1. Substory Completion
There are 70 substories in Yakuza Kiwami 2 (40 in Kamurocho, 30 in Sotenbori). Completing them all is essential for 100% completion and often rewards unique items, large sums of money, or unlocks new mini-games and features. Many substories also provide valuable EXP, helping Kiryu level up faster.
- Strategy: Engage with NPCs marked with a speech bubble icon on your map. Some substories have prerequisites (e.g., specific chapter, time of day, or having completed another substory). Consult a substory guide if you get stuck.
- Missables: While most substories can be completed at any time, a few are tied to specific chapters or character availability. It's generally best to tackle them as they appear.
2. Completion List Challenges
The Completion List (accessible from your phone menu) tracks various achievements across different categories. Aiming for 100% in each category is key to unlocking powerful rewards.
- Battle: Defeat a certain number of enemies, perform specific Heat Actions, win coliseum matches.
- Reward Highlight: Completing all battle challenges can unlock powerful accessories and increase Kiryu's base stats.
- Adventure: Eat every food item, visit every location, play every mini-game, collect all Locker Keys.
- Reward Highlight: Unlocks the Item Radar, a crucial tool for finding hidden items. Also rewards the War God Talisman for infinite Heat.
- Mini-Games: Achieve high scores in every mini-game (e.g., Batting, Darts, Mahjong, Shogi, UFO Catcher, Golf, Cabaret Club Grand Prix, Clan Creator).
- Strategy: Some mini-games, like Mahjong and Shogi, have steep learning curves. Don't be afraid to use online guides or in-game cheat items (e.g., Peerless Tile, The Ultimate Guide to Shogi) to clear these.
- Reward Highlight: Mastering mini-games often grants unique accessories or large sums of cash.
- Heat Actions: Perform every unique Heat Action in the game.
- Strategy: Experiment with different weapons, environmental objects, and enemy states. Many Heat Actions are situational.
- Food & Drink: Consume every unique food and drink item from all restaurants and bars.
- Strategy: Keep a checklist. Some items are only available at certain times or after specific substories.
3. Weapon & Gear Collection
While Kiryu prefers his fists, collecting and upgrading weapons and gear is vital for tougher challenges, especially on higher difficulties or in the Coliseum.
- Crafting: Visit the Weapon Shop in Kamurocho (Dragon & Tiger) to craft powerful weapons and armor. This requires specific materials, often found in Locker Keys, as enemy drops, or purchased from specific vendors.
- Unique Weapons: Some weapons are unique rewards from substories, mini-games, or specific boss fights. For example, the Dragon God Katana is a powerful blade.
- Accessories: Accessories provide various buffs, from increased attack/defense to faster Heat gain or item drop rates. Many are found in lockers or as completion rewards. The War God Talisman (infinite Heat) is arguably the most powerful accessory for combat.
4. Coliseum Challenges
The Coliseum in Purgatory (Kamurocho) offers a series of challenging fights. Winning these battles rewards you with money, unique items, and unlocks new fighters for Clan Creator.
- Strategy: Ensure Kiryu is well-upgraded. Use powerful weapons and healing items. Learn enemy patterns and exploit weaknesses.
- Reward Highlight: Completing all Coliseum tournaments is required for 100% completion and rewards high-tier gear.
5. Clan Creator
This real-time strategy mini-game involves recruiting and deploying legendary figures to defend Majima Construction. Completing all stages and recruiting all available leaders is a significant part of the completion list.
- Strategy: Focus on upgrading your leaders, understanding their unique skills, and deploying them strategically. Don't neglect the "Special Missions" for extra rewards.
- Reward Highlight: Completing Clan Creator provides substantial cash and unlocks powerful characters for use in other parts of the game.
Final Tips for Completionists
- Chapter Select: After completing the main story, you unlock Premium Adventure, which allows free roam and access to all substories and mini-games. You can also use Chapter Select to revisit specific points in the story.
- Money Grinding: You'll need a lot of money for crafting, buying items, and mini-games. The Cabaret Club Grand Prix and Clan Creator are excellent sources of income.
- Save Frequently: Especially before attempting challenging mini-games or boss fights.
- Enjoy the Journey: Yakuza Kiwami 2 is packed with content. Take your time, explore, and immerse yourself in the world. The rewards for completion are well worth the effort!