Basic Controls

Learn the essential controls for Yakuza Kiwami on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Master movement, combat, and menu navigation with this quick guide.

Alright, let's get you moving and grooving in Yakuza Kiwami! This guide covers the basic controls, and while the game says "Real Yakuza Use a Gamepad," you can use whatever feels best. Just know that the button prompts here are for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch controllers. If you're on PC and using something else, definitely dive into the game's Settings to remap things!

We'll break it down into Exploration, Menus, and Combat.

Exploration Controls

This is how you'll get around Kamurocho and interact with the world.

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch	Control
			Move your character
			Move the camera
			Interact, hold down to sprint while walking
			Hold to walk
			Center camera behind you
			Enter first-person mode
			View map
			Enter Pause Menu

Menu Controls

Navigating menus is pretty standard, but here's the rundown:

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch	Control
			Move cursor
			Confirm (Equip or Use on Items screen)
			Cancel/Exit
			Sorting Items on Items screen
			Discard on Items screen
			Used in some menus to toggle screens
			Exit Menu

Combat Controls (Typical)

This is where things get interesting! Mastering these will make you feel like a true Yakuza.

PlayStation	Xbox	Switch	Control
			Move your character
			Move the camera
			Light Attack/Rush Combo
			Heavy Attack Finishing Blow Heat Action
			Evade
			Grab Throw enemy/weapon
			Guard
			Fighting Stance
			Taunt
			Center Camera Hold to negate Heat Actions
			Pause the game
			Switch Style

For a deeper dive into how combat actually works, check out the Combat and Abilities section, specifically the Basic Combat part. Happy fighting!