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Chapter 1 - October 1st, 1995: Fate of a Kinslayer
Yakuza Kiwami

Chapter 1 - October 1st, 1995: Fate of a Kinslayer

Complete Yakuza Kiwami Chapter 1 walkthrough, from following Shinji to fighting yakuza and learning about style switching.

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Complete Yakuza Kiwami Chapter 1 walkthrough, from following Shinji to fighting yakuza and learning about style switching.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the opening cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (an in-game cinematic), follow Shinji towards Peace Finance.
  2. 2
    Upon reaching the office, engage in your first fight. Learn the battle system mechanics.
  3. 3
    After the fight, head west to the bar, Serena.
  4. 4
    You will encounter some yakuza; defeat them.
  5. 5
    Goro Majima will appear. More cutscenes will play, including a new one for Yakuza Kiwami.
  6. 6
    Enter Serena by climbing the stairs in the back and pressing the Confirm button near the first door. More cutscenes will play, including a new one for Yakuza Kiwami when the scene with Yumi in a blue suit begins.
  7. 7
    Regain control and head south along Tenkaichi, then east along Showa St. to reach Le Marche.
  8. 8
    Speak to the proprietor to obtain the Engraved Platinum Ring.
  9. 9
    Leave Le Marche and head west. You will be pickpocketed.
  10. 10
    Head north, then left into Tenkaichi Alley. Halfway through, turn north into the backlot to find the pickpocket hiding behind a vending machine. Speak to him.
  11. 11
    He will flee. Head west, north, then west down Suppon St. to find him hiding behind a sign on the north side of the street.
  12. 12
    Fight the pickpocket to learn about style switching.
  13. 13
    Head to Ebisu Pawn, marked on the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) (a small map usually in the corner of the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap) - Heads-Up Display). You will enter the purchase menu but cannot buy the ring.
  14. 14
    Exit Ebisu Pawn and head east to encounter Shinji. You will roll him for cash.
  15. 15
    Return to Ebisu Pawn. The salesman has raised the price.
  16. 16
    Head west to encounter Shinji again.
  17. 17
    Return to Ebisu Pawn to finally collect the ring at no cost.
  18. 18
    Head across the street to the Kazama Family Office.
  19. 19
    Speak to Captain Kazama and Kashiwagi.
  20. 20
    Head north towards the marked building near Theater Square.
  21. 21
    You will fight the men from Peace Finance again. Defeat them.
  22. 22
    Enter the marked building.
  23. 23
    Fast forward to a new scene. Enter combat and defeat the men around you to learn about the "Essence of Kiwami".
  24. 24
    Switch to Dragon Style and approach your foe. When the prompt appears in the top-right corner of the HUD, press Heavy Attack to finish the chapter.
Tips
  • Talk to civilians on the street for lore information early on.
  • Focus on sticking with Shinji during the initial segment.
  • Pay attention to the battle system tutorials to learn combat mechanics.
  • Get used to Goro Majima, as he will appear frequently.
  • Consult the Combat and Abilities section for details on variant fighting styles.
  • The pickpocket encounter is an opportunity to learn about style switching.
  • The ring acquisition involves a peculiar plot point where the price is initially raised.

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