Sega is delisting the original version of Yakuza 0 from console and PC upon the release of the previously Switch 2-exclusive “Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut” on new platforms, which is a huge shame.
And now with the Director’s Cut release coming to other platforms, Sega has announced that as of December 8, when it releases, you will no longer be able to buy the original – and far cheaper – version of Yakuza 0 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam. Which not only means you only have access to the more expensive and retconned version, but PS4 and Xbox One-only users will have no way to get the game, as the new release is exclusively coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S… oh, and your saves won’t transfer between the two either.
However, if you already have Yakuza 0, you are able to upgrade to the Director’s Cut for $14.99 (as opposed to $49.99). Meanwhile, Yakuza Kiwami 1 will have a $1.99 upgrade fee, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 upgrades will be totally free. But, you only have a week and change to pick up the original version of Yakuza 0 before it’s gone forever.
I’m not sure how it will affect Xbox, because Microsoft are pretty cool about keeping delisted games in your library. Can they delete a game you own from your library ?
I don’t think so, it’s also likely that we can re download delisted games if we uninstall.
Anyways, thinking about it, I will at least get the Kiwami upgrades. But ignore Kiwami 3, because of the issue with the new VA and Yakuza 0 DC to not get the story changes.