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Yakuza 0

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Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 cover
Developers
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows August 1, 2018
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General information

Official site
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Essential improvements

Save anywhere

Unlock save anywhere functionality[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.ini.
  3. Change SaveAnywhere=0 to SaveAnywhere=1.
  4. You will now be able to access a 'save' option in the settings menu.

Notes

Only save in locations where a phone booth is accessible. Anywhere else can break your save.

Restore licensed music

Use music restoration patch[2]
  1. Download Yakuza 0 Music Restoration Patch.
  2. Unpack the files to the installation folder and overwrite when prompted.

Notes

Restores two songs that were replaced in the English version: one used in the intro cutscene and opening credits, and one used in the ending credits.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\Yakuza0\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/638970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\638970\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/638970/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced Settings (1/2).
Advanced Settings (1/2).
Advanced Settings (2/2).
Advanced Settings (2/2).

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Ultra-widescreen

Note that this is only applicable on the release patch 01 version of the game!
For more information, see the WSGF thread.
Change FOV to Hor+[3]
  1. Download Yakuza0 Ultrawide Fix Patch 1.rar.
  2. Extract into <path-to-game>\media.
  3. Open %APPDATA%\Sega\Yakuza0\graphics.ini and make sure it reads:
Letterbox=0
TargetAspectX=21
TargetAspectY=9

Notes

Stretches all pre-rendered movies.

Disable blur effect in first person view

The game applies a blur effect while in first person view that some might find unwanted.
Disable the blur effect in first person view using Special K[4]
  1. Install the Special K mini-plugin for the game.
  2. While running the game, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to bring up the Special K control panel.
  3. Expand the Yakuza 0 section.
  4. Enable Disable First-Person Blur
  5. Changes should take effect immediately.

Disable depth of field

The game includes a low-quality depth of field pass that some might find unwanted.
Disable the depth of field effect in first person view using Special K[4]
  1. Install the Special K mini-plugin for the game.
  2. While running the game, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to bring up the Special K control panel.
  3. Expand the Yakuza 0 section.
  4. Enable Disable Depth of Field
  5. Changes should take effect immediately.
Disable with 3D Vision Fix[5]
  1. Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix.
  2. Press F5 while in-game to disable.

Disable ambient occlusion

Allows low-end users to disable ambient occlusion for a possible performance gain.
Disable ambient occlusion in first person view using Special K[4]
  1. Install the Special K mini-plugin for the game.
  2. While running the game, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to bring up the Special K control panel.
  3. Expand the Yakuza 0 section.
  4. Enable Disable Ambient Occlusion
  5. Changes should take effect immediately.
Disable with 3D Vision Fix[5]
  1. Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix.
  2. Press F6 while in-game to disable.

Disable black bars in cutscenes

Disable with 3D Vision Fix[5]
  1. Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix.
  2. Press F4 while in-game to disable.

Input settings

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese

Separate volume controls

Tweaking volume controls[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open audio.ini.
  3. Change these volume options to your liking.
MasterVolume="1.000"
MusicVolume="1.000"
SFXVolume="1.000"
SpeechVolume="1.000"

Notes

1.000 is equal to 100%; 0.500 is equal to 50%, etc.

Prevent the game from changing volume level

The game increases the global audio level of the operating system in some cases (75% for the Sega logo at the start[7], 100% when using an arcade machine[8]).
Lock volume or change volume of the Sega logo using Special K[4]
  1. Install the Special K mini-plugin for the game.
  2. While running the game, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to bring up the Special K control panel.
  3. Expand the Yakuza 0 section.
  4. Enable Lock Volume and/or Quiet Start Mode and tweak them as desired.
  5. Changes should take effect immediately.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Stuttering and audio crackling

Set the game's process priority to "High".

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Gibbed's Yakuza 0 Tools

Tools for modding the PC version of Yakuza 0.

Disable HUD

Disable with 3D Vision Fix[5]
  1. Install Yakuza 0 3D Vision Fix.
  2. Press F3 while in-game to disable.

System requirements

A 64-bit system is required.
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470
AMD FX-6300
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 28 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
AMD Radeon HD 6870

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to unlock "Save anywhere" functionality
  2. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Yakuza 0 Licensed Music Restoration Patch
  3. ↑ Yakuza 0. Requesting FOV help
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Steam Discussions - (Special K) Render Quality and Performance Settings SEGA Forgot - last accessed on 2018-08-04
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Yakuza 0 - GeForce Forums
  6. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Audio Fix and Secret Options
  7. ↑ Steam Group - Special K - Special K - v 0.9.24 <Alpha> (Ryzen CPU Driver) - (7/31/18) - last accessed on 2018-08-04
    "the Sega logo sets it to 75% and then back to whatever it was set to before"
  8. ↑ Steam Group - Special K - Special K - v 0.9.24 <Alpha> (Ryzen CPU Driver) - (7/31/18) - last accessed on 2018-08-04
    "I noticed that when you start the arcade machines it sets the volume to 100%, and if you change the volume while on the machine and then leave, it sets it back to 100%."