Yakuza 5 Remasteredhas received a co-op mod, courtesy of one talented solo developer. The newly debuted add-on allows players to experienceYakuza 5in an entirely new way, even if they don’t have a friend to bring along for the ride.
TheYakuzaseries has enjoyed significant attention from the modding communityfor a while now. Most fan-made add-ons are relatively simple, with texture swaps and asset packs being far more common than convoluted modifications that alter core gameplay mechanics.
Going against the grain, the PC version ofYakuza 5 Remasteredhas recently received a remarkably complex mod that expands it with the addition ofcooperative multiplayer. Called Intertwined Fates, the newly released add-on turns the fifth mainline entry in the long-running franchise into a full-fledged co-op game. It was developed by prolificYakuzaseries modder Jhrino and can currently bedownloaded from Nexus Modsfree of charge.
A Fully Customizable Yakuza 5 Remastered Co-Op Experience
The second player in Intertwined Fates gets to control theYakuza: Like a Dragonprotagonist Ichiban Kasuga. Needless to say, this doesn’t make any canonical sense, asYakuza 5predates Ichiban’s introduction to the series by about eight years. Jhrino presumably opted for Ichiban over some other character simply because he’s a fan favorite. Intertwined Fates makes the game’s entire story playable in co-op, and even reworks certain mini-games—including dance battles and hunting activities—in order to support a two-player experience.
Yakuza 5 Remastered: Intertwined Fates Mod Features
Jhrino also went through the effort of integrating Ichiban into handshake events, idol battles, and the taxi mini-game. However, these particular changes are purely visual in nature and don’t affect how the related activities play. On a similar note, Intertwined Fates inserts Ichiban into every main story cutscene inYakuza 5 Remastered, purely so that the other player doesn’t feel left out in between bouts of gameplay. This is done with often hilarious results, as Ichiban merely hangs around and observes what’s happening. Gameplay-wise, Ichiban features a unique moveset inspired by his skill set from theLike a Dragontitlesin which he appears canonically. Intertwined Fates is even compatible with moveset mods and will disable Ichiban’s unique moveset if any such add-ons are detected.
Jhrino’sYakuza 5 Remasteredmod was primarily intended for local co-op. However, it is possible to make it work as an online co-op experience, with instructions on how to do so being available on the Intertwined Fates Nexus Mods page. The add-on allows for two-character gameplay even if the player doesn’t have a friend to bring along; in that case, an AI-controlled Ichiban will join every fight, making the game a bit easier and more accessible. He will not, however, appear during free roam.
