The Legendary Yakuza Who Vanished

To protect his loved ones, the legendary hero Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and erased his existence. Now operating as a secret agent, he must fight in the shadows under a completely new identity.

This game fills the narrative gap between major entries by showing what the protagonist was doing while the series shifted focus. Despite leaving his past behind, Kiryu cannot escape the criminal underworld entirely. Players get to explore a unique double life where he navigates high-stakes espionage while maintaining his tough-as-nails persona. It is a rare look at a character choosing anonymity over the fame he earned.