Looking for the order in which you should play the Yakuza game series? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve listed all 12 games in the franchise in order of release. If you’d like to follow the timeline, we’ve also included a chronological order so you can stay true to the chronology. With that being said, let’s take a look at the order of the games.
How to play Yakuza games in order!
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Below you will find the games arranged by release date and the platforms they were available on.
The very first game in the Yakuza franchise in order of release. It was originally released in 2005. However, it was limited to the Japan region only. This PS2 exclusive game was later released to the international community in September 2006. The story takes place as you step into the shoes of Kazuma Kiryu, a Yakuza member who has been wrongly convicted of a crime. You are transported to Kamurocho, a recreation of the Kabukicho district in Tokyo as you attempt to clear your name. One of the best storylines ever to come out of a game.
