Yakuza Kiwami 2 Mods

Mod Highlights
Genderbent Kiryu K2
Step into the game as a female version of Kazuma Kiryu. Works great in gameplay, though cutscenes might get a bit quirky.

Model/Texture Replacements

Lord of the Night – Kiwami 2 Edition: Majima from Yakuza 0 gets ported in with upscaled textures (tuxedo or black shirt versions).

21st Century Samurai – Okita: Majima is transformed into Okita from the 1800s—complete with historical outfits (though minor clipping may occur).

Other cosmetic swaps: Kiryu in a yukata, in qipao, or even with makeup and nail polish for a bougie makeover.

Moveset Mods

The Dragon Reborn 1988: Gives Kiryu his classic Brawler style attacks from Yakuza 0, paired with a custom OST.

Kashiwagi Moveset: Make the detective playable with unique combat moves and voice lines.

Someya Moveset: Kiryu borrows combat style from a Yakuza 6 character.

Majima Breaker Moveset: Switch to a Dance-style combat reminiscent of Majima’s vibe.

Combat Mechanics & Gameplay Tweaks

Boss Moveset Restorer: Replaces Kiwami 2 boss moves with their original PS2 versions.

Easy Extreme Heat Mode: Get unlimited heat with just one full gauge for extra punchy battles.

Visual & Audio Enhancements

Restore original OST with music mods that bring back familiar tracks from the PS2 era.

Silly Mod: Turns up the comedy—heat actions hit both Kiryu and enemies, adds meme references, all while keeping the main story intact.

PS2 Opening Intro: Restore the old-school PS2 opening cinematic in the Dragon Engine.

Visual Enhancements
FilterLESS: Removes the game's greenish tint and filter overlays across gameplay and cinematics, resulting in a cleaner, crisper visual experience.

Model/Texture Swaps: Mods like “Lord of the Night” reimagine Majima with upscale textures and variant costumes, while others let you switch Kiryu’s suit or even gender—great if you’re going for fun or style.

Combat & Gameplay Tweaks
Style Switching: Reintroduces the beloved four fighting styles from earlier games, giving depth and variety to combat.

Dragon Reborn 1988: Brings the classic brawler moveset and matching OST from Yakuza 0 into Kiwami 2 for that old-school punch.

Easy Extreme Heat Mode: Lets you activate lethal heat moves quickly—perfect for players who crave fluid, high-damage combat.

EXactions Redux or Judgment Heat Actions: Adds dozens of new heat moves inspired by the Judgment games for expanded variety and flair.

Audio & Nostalgia
Licensed Music Restorations: Replace generic tracks with the songs from the original releases or blend them seamlessly with Kiwami 2’s revamped style—bringing back powerful nostalgia.

Miscellaneous Quality-of-Life
Straight‑to‑Menu: Skips intro logos to get straight into the game.

No More Hit Bounce: Smoothes combat flow by removing awkward bounce-back animations, improving pacing and combos.