Yakuza 5 is an action-packed game developed by SEGA and available on PlayStation 4. The game follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu, who returns to the criminal underworld to protect his loved ones amidst the bloody war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Along with Kazuma, the game also features four other protagonists - Haruka Sawamura, Taiga Saejima, Tatsuo Shinada, and Shun Akiyama. The saga takes place across five major Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hakata, Nagoya, and Sapporo.

Yakuza 5 features an enhanced battle and customization system from its predecessor, Yakuza 4. The game also offers various mini-games set in well-known locales from the series, such as infamous nightclubs and popular CLUB SEGA locations. Additionally, the game includes "Another Drama," a series of extensive sub-plots that focus on each of the protagonists. The game is suitable for one player, requires a minimum save size of 6MB, and supports HDTV screen resolutions of 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.