Summary
- Sega releases a new Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, along with a hotline number players can call.
- The number connects callers to an automated system with several responses, including the option to “speak” with Kazuma Kiryu or Goro Majima.
- The trailer offers an overview of the game’s features, showcasing its characters, gameplay, and activities.
Sega has released a new Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut trailer for its upcoming launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside a hotline number that players can call to receive more information about the game—though it comes with some humorous options. Set for release on June 5, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is one of the Switch 2’s launch titles, bringing several new features and improvements to the original experience.
The Yakuza series—rebranded globally as Like a Dragon—is a long-running video game franchise developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It debuted in 2005 and became a staple of crime games, featuring intense drama, a fun open world to explore, and plenty of activities in the district of Kamurocho. These games primarily combine beat-'em-up combat with role-playing elements, where players engage in hand-to-hand combat, complete side quests, and participate in a variety of mini-games such as karaoke, darts, and arcade games. Yakuza 0 first came out in 2015 as a prequel to the main Yakuza series, and many believe it’s probably one of the best entry points into the franchise. Now, the director’s cut version of the game is just around the corner—launching alongside the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2—and players have just gotten more details about it.
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The new Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 offers players a glimpse of the game’s visuals and characters, along with an overview of its gameplay, activities, and features—most of which longtime Yakuza 0 fans will already recognize. But what’s particularly interesting is the new hotline number that Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have put out for players. The number—1-888-YAKUZA0 (1-888-925-8920)—takes callers to an automated system with several options, including the chance to speak with Kazuma Kiryu or Goro Majima—though that, of course, won’t be possible, and the system will explain why they’re not “available” at the moment. Players can also leave a message, among other things.
What's the Number Yakuza Fans Should Call?
- 1-888-YAKUZA0 (1-888-925-8920)
It's worth noting that those calling the game’s hotline must be 18 years or older, and it’s intended for United States callers only. Among the new game enhancements, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut will include English and Chinese voiceovers, with subtitles available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
Moreover, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut will feature the Red Light Raid mode, which introduces four-player co-op combat missions with online matchmaking, featuring a roster of 60 characters. With the game and the Switch 2 both launching soon, Yakuza and Nintendo fans should buckle up for June 5.
- Released
- June 5, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Beat 'Em Up, Open-World
