Summary: This guide explains how long Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut takes to complete, covering average playtime for the main story, substories, business activities, and the elements that influence total gameplay duration.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is SEGA’s enhanced version of the acclaimed action-adventure crime drama, originally released in 2015 and re-released with improvements on December 8, 2025. Set in 1988 during Japan’s bubble economy era, the game follows Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima as they become entangled in a violent power struggle over a small piece of land called the “Empty Lot.”
The game blends beat-em-up combat with deep RPG systems, extensive side content, and business management minigames. With 17 story chapters, 100 substories, two full business simulations, and countless minigames, playtime varies dramatically based on completion goals.
This guide breaks down estimated completion times, chapter structure, and explains how different playstyles affect session length.
You’ll also learn how XMOD can enhance your experience through performance improvements and quality-of-life features.
Table of contents
- What is Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut?
- How long is Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut?
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Chapter List
- All Objectives in Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
- How Can You Enhance Yakuza 0 Gaming?
- Conclusion
What is Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut?
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the enhanced edition of SEGA’s sixth mainline entry (prequel to the entire series) in the Yakuza franchise. Released December 8, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it features visual upgrades, performance improvements, and the new “Red Light Raid” multiplayer mode.
Set in December 1988, the game takes place in two Japanese cities—Kamurocho (fictionalized Tokyo Kabukicho) and Sotenbori (fictionalized Osaka Dotonbori). Players alternate between two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu, a young yakuza framed for murder who must clear his name, and Goro Majima, a disgraced former yakuza managing a cabaret club to earn his way back into the organization.
Core gameplay blends multi-style brawling, substories, business management, arcades, and numerous minigames.
The Director’s Cut adds 60 FPS performance mode, enhanced graphics, faster load times, new accessibility options, and the multiplayer Red Light Raid co-op mode where players tackle challenge scenarios together.
How long is Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut?
Based on community playtime data and completion tracking:
Here are rewritten versions with varied sentence openings to avoid repetition:
Completing the Main Story takes about 30–35 hours, covering all 17 chapters, core combat encounters, and major plot moments while skipping most extras.
Finishing the Main Story plus Substories usually requires 50–65 hours, as this includes all 100 substories (60 for Kiryu, 40 for Majima) that unlock gradually throughout the campaign.
Adding Business Minigames pushes the total to 60–75 hours, since Real Estate Royale and Cabaret Club Czar are lengthy, multi-chapter activities with their own progression and boss fights.
Completionist: 80–120+ hours to complete all 374 completion tasks, max out all abilities, finish both business minigames, complete all substories, try every minigame, collect all items, and unlock all achievements.
Red Light Raid (Director’s Cut): Additional 5–10 hours experimenting with the new multiplayer co-op mode and its challenge scenarios.
Playtime varies based on combat skill, business minigame engagement, substory exploration, minigame experimentation, and grinding for upgrades. The game encourages taking your time—rushing through misses much of what makes Yakuza 0 special.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Chapter List
Yakuza 0 features 17 chapters, switching between Kiryu and Majima every two chapters.
1: Bound By Oath (Kiryu) – Kiryu is framed for murder; basic combat and Kamurocho exploration begin.
2: The Real Estate Broker in the Shadows (Kiryu) – Meet Tachibana and start investigating the Empty Lot.
3: A Gilded Cage (Majima) – Introduces Majima in Sotenbori and the Grand cabaret setup.
4: Proof of Resolve (Majima) – Unlock combat styles and early cabaret connections.
5: An Honest Living (Kiryu) – Kiryu joins Tachibana Real Estate; Real Estate Royale begins.
6: The Yakuza Way (Kiryu) – Yakuza conflicts escalate with tougher fights.
7: A Dark Escape (Majima) – Major decisions; Cabaret Club Czar fully opens.
8: Tug of War (Majima) – The conspiracy grows deeper.
9: Ensnared (Kiryu) – Major revelations about the Empty Lot.
10: A Man’s Worth (Kiryu) – Critical decisions and business challenges.
11: A Murky Riverbed (Majima) – Majima confronts his past.
12: Den of Desires (Majima) – Key truths about Makoto and the Empty Lot emerge.
13: Crime and Punishment (Kiryu) – Multiple factions collide.
14: Unwavering Bonds (Kiryu) – Alliance-building before the finale.
15: Scattered Light (Majima) – Emotional highs and story convergence.
16: The Proof of Love (Majima) – Final setup for Majima’s arc.
Finale: Black and White – Kiryu and Majima’s stories intersect in a climactic sequence with major boss fights.
All Objectives in Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
Main Story Objectives
Progress through 17 chapters, complete boss battles, uncover the Empty Lot conspiracy, and make dialogue choices that influence side content.
Substory Objectives
Complete 100 substories (60 Kiryu / 40 Majima), ranging from heartfelt to comedic. None are permanently missable before the final fight.
Business Management Objectives
Real Estate Royale (Kiryu): Buy properties, assign staff, earn revenue, and defeat the Five Billionaires.
Cabaret Club Czar (Majima): Recruit/train hostesses, manage the club, customize appearances, and beat the Five Stars.
Combat & Ability Objectives
Unlock Kiryu’s four styles (Brawler, Rush, Beast, Dragon) and Majima’s (Thug, Slugger, Breaker, Mad Dog). Train with masters, buy upgrades, and learn Heat Actions.
Completion List Objectives
Finish 374 tasks: combat challenges, restaurants, minigames, collectibles, exploration, and more. Earn CP to unlock shrine bonuses.
Minigame Mastery
Play SEGA arcade titles (Out Run, Space Harrier, etc.), gambling games (Mahjong, Shogi), sports (bowling, darts, pool), and unique activities like disco and pocket circuit racing.
How Can You Enhance Yakuza 0 Gaming?
XMOD offers tools to optimize and customize your Yakuza 0 experience:
Performance: Frame rate stabilization for consistent 60 FPS even during intense multi-enemy battles. Reduced load times between areas and minigames.
Combat Assistance: Adjust difficulty, increase money drops, speed up ability unlocks, or provide invincibility for players focused on story over challenge.
Business Acceleration: Speed up Real Estate and Cabaret revenue collection, reduce wait times, or boost profits to complete business minigames faster.
Progression Tools: Unlock fighting styles early, max out abilities instantly, or access hidden Dragon/Mad Dog styles without completing their unlock requirements.
Quality-of-Life: Save anywhere feature, extended pause menu options, instant travel between cities, or automatic substory markers without needing the Trouble Finder accessory.
XMOD allows customization of pacing and difficulty while preserving the core narrative experience. Use it to skip grindy elements or practice combat mechanics without consequences.
Conclusion
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut offers a substantial crime drama experience where playtime depends heavily on how deeply you engage with its systems. The main story takes 30–35 hours, but completionists can easily spend 100+ hours exploring everything 1988 Japan has to offer.
The alternating protagonist structure provides narrative variety and gameplay diversity—Kiryu’s brawling intensity contrasts with Majima’s more strategic approach. The 100 substories range from heartfelt to hilarious, the business minigames are surprisingly deep, and the minigame variety ensures something for everyone.
Director’s Cut adds upgrades and Red Light Raid, making this the best way to experience Yakuza 0.
If you want to customize your experience further—accelerating business progression, reducing combat difficulty, or unlocking abilities faster—XMOD provides tools to tailor gameplay to your preferences.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut blends story, combat, humor, and management into a uniquely compelling experience.
Catherine Hu
I love that this guide breaks down the playtime based on different styles. I’ve always wondered how much longer the business activities and side missions would make the game. This clears things up!