Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami

New Game Plus

Begin Yakuza Kiwami's New Game Plus and carry over your progress. Tackle new challenges and maximize your second playthrough with Kiryu Kazama in Kamurocho.

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New Game Plus

Congratulations on completing your first playthrough of Yakuza Kiwami! The journey of Kiryu Kazama is far from over. New Game Plus (NG+) offers a fresh perspective, allowing you to carry over much of your progress and tackle the game again with new challenges and opportunities. This section will guide you through maximizing your NG+ experience.

Starting New Game Plus

Once you've completed the main story and watched the credits, you'll be prompted to create a Clear Save Data. This save file is crucial for initiating NG+. To begin your NG+ playthrough:

  1. From the main menu, select "Load Game."
  2. Choose your Clear Save Data. This will typically be marked with a star icon or "Clear" next to the save slot.
  3. The game will then present you with options to start a New Game Plus. You can choose to start on the same difficulty or select a higher one, such as Legend difficulty, for an added challenge.

What Carries Over?

One of the primary benefits of NG+ is retaining much of your hard-earned progress. This allows for a smoother, more powerful replay experience, or a chance to focus on content you might have missed.

  • Character Stats and Abilities: Kiryu's experience levels, all learned abilities (including Dragon of Dojima unlocks), and Heat actions will carry over. This means you start the game as a fully capable Dragon, making early encounters significantly easier.
  • Money (Yen): All your accumulated wealth will transfer. This is incredibly useful for purchasing expensive equipment, investing in the Coliseum, or completing any remaining money-sink substories.
  • Items: Most consumable items, equipment, and crafting materials in your inventory and storage will carry over. This includes valuable items like Staminan Royale, Toughness Infinity, and various weapons and armor.
  • Equipment: Any weapons, armor, and accessories you've acquired will be available from the start. This is particularly beneficial if you've obtained powerful gear like the Dragon Mail or the Sacred Tree Armor.
  • Completion List Progress: Your progress on the Completion List, including substories completed, minigame scores, and food eaten, will carry over. This is essential for achieving 100% completion without having to restart everything.
  • Majima Everywhere Progress: Your rank in the Majima Everywhere system will carry over, meaning you'll continue to encounter Majima at the same level you left off. This is vital for fully unlocking the Dragon of Dojima style.
  • Coliseum Progress: Any fighters unlocked and progress made in the Coliseum will carry over, allowing you to jump back into the arena with your powerful Kiryu.
  • Weapon and Gear Crafting: Any blueprints or materials you've collected for crafting at the Dragon & Tiger will carry over.

What Does NOT Carry Over?

While much of your progress transfers, some elements are reset to ensure a fresh narrative experience:

  • Story Progress: The main story will restart from Chapter 1.
  • Substory Status: While your Completion List will show which substories you've completed, their in-game status will reset, allowing you to replay them. However, rewards for substories already completed will not be granted again.
  • Key Items: Story-specific key items will be removed from your inventory.
  • Friendship Levels: Friendship levels with various NPCs (e.g., Pocket Circuit Fighter, Haruka's Uncle) will reset.

Strategies for New Game Plus

1. Legend Difficulty Rush

For those seeking the ultimate challenge and a platinum trophy, NG+ is the ideal time to tackle Legend difficulty. With your fully upgraded Kiryu, the early chapters will be significantly more manageable. Focus on:

  • Prioritizing Main Story: Since you've likely completed most side content, you can power through the main narrative.
  • Equipping Best Gear: Immediately equip your strongest weapons and armor, such as the Dragon Mail (crafted at Dragon & Tiger) and the Sacred Tree Armor (obtained from the Gambling Hall in the Dragon Palace).
  • using Heat Actions: Don't be shy about using powerful Heat Actions, especially against bosses, as your Heat will build quickly.
  • Stocking Up on Healing: Even with high stats, Legend difficulty enemies hit hard. Keep a healthy supply of Staminan Royale and Toughness Infinity on hand. Purchase these from convenience stores like Poppo or M Store.

2. Completionist Run

If you're aiming for 100% completion, NG+ allows you to mop up any remaining tasks without the pressure of story progression. Use your powerful Kiryu to:

  • Finish Remaining Substories: Consult your Completion List to identify any substories you missed. Many of these are easier with a fully leveled Kiryu.
  • Master Minigames: Dedicate time to achieving high scores in minigames like Pocket Circuit, Mahjong, Shogi, and the UFO Catcher. Your accumulated money will be useful for buying items or playing repeatedly.
  • Complete Weapon and Gear Crafting: If you haven't already, gather all materials and craft every item at the Dragon & Tiger. Some rare materials, like the Dragon's Eye or Dragon's Scale, might require specific Majima Everywhere encounters or Coliseum victories.
  • Max Out Majima Everywhere: Continue fighting Majima until you reach SSS Rank and unlock all Dragon of Dojima abilities. This is a key component of 100% completion.
  • Defeat Amon: The ultimate secret boss, Amon, becomes available after completing all substories. With your NG+ power, you'll be well-prepared for this challenging fight.

3. Experimentation and Fun

NG+ isn't just for challenges; it's also a chance to simply enjoy the game with all your abilities unlocked. Try out different fighting styles, experiment with less-used weapons, or simply wander Kamurocho causing mayhem without worrying about the story.

  • Try Different Styles: Revisit early bosses or tough street encounters using styles you might have neglected in your first playthrough.
  • Weapon Variety: With a full inventory, experiment with various weapons like the Photon Blade RG or the Dragon God Katana.
  • Revisit Favorite Moments: Enjoy the story and character interactions again, now with the context of having completed the game.

New Game Plus in Yakuza Kiwami offers a robust and rewarding experience, whether you're looking for a greater challenge, aiming for 100% completion, or simply want to relive the story as the legendary Dragon of Dojima.