The Yakuza series is easily one of the most unique franchises out there. Each game in the series dishes out a well-told and complex story along with a whole host of side content. These serious stories and downright bizarre yet hilarious events will keep fans reeling long after they're done with these kinds of side quests.
Players looking to get into this series will find Yakuza 0 to be a perfect entry point. The game serves as a prequel to the events of the Yakuza series and is a blast to play through indeed. Those who do decide to get into this title will realize soon enough that Yakuza 0 is a game where money runs the show, with pretty much everything important in the game being governed by yen. Players who want to accumulate as much cash as possible should check out the following guide.
Updated on August 27, 2022, by Ritwik Mitra: Yakuza 0 covers a time in Japan when the gold rush was in full boom. This is the biggest reason why everything in the game is governed by money — a decision that was consciously made by the developers. It's one of the biggest reasons why Yakuza 0 is such a fascinating title that many people consider to be the very best in the series.
Of course, players will quickly realize that they need to optimize the best way possible to attain a ton of dough at a moment's notice. The following Yakuza 0 money farm tips will be a huge help in helping players amass a small fortune without getting too frustrated in the process.
15 Make Frequent Trips To The Pawn Shop
The Pawn Shop is an enduring location across all Yakuza games that players should definitely visit at some point in each game, especially when it comes to Yakuza 0. After all, there are a ton of valuables and junk that players will pick throughout their travels, and the fact that players have limited inventory space means that they would want to declutter as soon as possible without losing out on the inherent value of these items.
This is where the Pawn Shop can prove to be a massive help. Players can amass a list of things they need to sell and dump the same at a pawn shop to get some much-needed cash. Here's a concise look at some of the items in Yakuza 0 that have great resale value at a pawn shop.
14 Using The Goodies Offered By Bob Utsunomiya
Bob Utsunomiya is one of the most mysterious characters in the Yakuza series. He appears near the shrines and temples present in Yakuza 0 and offers up a wide variety of goods that are incredibly useful.
Some of his packs include valuable plates and gear that can be sold for a hefty amount. So, it's recommended that players should try and get in touch with this character if they urgently need some funds. Given the iconic nature of this character, it's only a given that most players would be seeking him out as soon as possible to make the most of the benefits he has to offer.
13 Make The Most Of The Japan Catfight Club
One of the more…interesting side activities in Yakuza 0 involves betting a ton of money on female fighters. These ladies end up fighting in a surprisingly entertaining tournament in order to earn the big bucks. It's one of the many hilarious and offbeat activities that Kiryu can engage with in his spare time.
Players should save before every visit and bet all their money on a fighter in order to get the highest returns at zero risk. While fighters like Jennifer and Francisca might be safe bets, players can definitely bet on a player with lower odds of winning the tournament and influence the fight as much as possible in order to rake in the big bucks.
12 Gamble Massive Amounts Of Money...After Saving, That Is
Given the sheer amount of side content present in Yakuza 0, it goes without saying that there would be a ton of gambling minigames present in the title as well. Players can use these to their advantage, especially if they have items that can influence certain hands and decisions during these high-stakes moments.
Those who want to attain huge sums of cash should try their hands at gambling and bet as much money as possible – once they have a decent amount saved up. Of course, don't forget to save beforehand in case things take a very unlucky turn. After all, the last thing anyone would want is for their hard-earned money to disappear after a few good rounds.
11 Fighting The Nouveau Riche
After gaining a few Completion Points, players will have the option to unlock the appearance of Nouveau Riche enemies all over the map. These enemies are clothed in gold outfits and end up dropping a ton of money which is really useful during the early going in Yakuza 0.
Over time, the returns of fighting these enemies might not be that great. However, the ease of defeating them — especially due to them appearing only one at a time — still makes these enemies an easy way to earn some money in the game. It's a simple way to earn money as long as players are willing to fight these enemies every single time they spawn into the game world.
10 Defeating As Many Goons As Possible
This might sound like obvious advice, but it still needs to be mentioned regardless. Given the massive number of random encounters scattered all across Yakuza 0, it only makes sense that players who end up fighting most of these enemies will accumulate a decent amount of cash.
This is especially true since avoiding enemies means that players need to use the Cash Confetti ability, which can severely deplete player funds if they end up abusing this move a tad too much. Instead, it's better to just bite the bullet and engage in a brief encounter with these enemies to amass vast hordes of yen. Of course, fighting each and every encounter can prove to be a task, and players should just try legging it instead of wasting their money to avoid these hordes.
9 Save Victims Around Town For A Chance To Get A Valuable Plate
The world of Yakuza 0 is a rough place. During the player's adventures through the areas of Kamurocho and Sotenbori, the player will happen upon several people being harassed or assaulted by goons. Either Kiryu or Majima will have the chance to intervene and save a poor soul from a rather painful fate.
It's in the player's best interests to resolve as many of these encounters as possible. The grateful victim ends up giving a reward to the player every time. Extremely lucky players can even get a valuable plate to sell after saving a civilian from these villains.
8 Acquaint The Main Characters With Mr. Moneybags
Mr. Moneybags might not exactly help players earn money in the traditional sense. Still, one can't deny that these characters are still extremely important when it comes to resolving the finances of both Kiryu and Majima.
These characters give a cash reward upon being talked to for the first time. Not only that, but their functionality also allows a character with surplus funds to transfer some money over to the other protagonist as well. Given how Kiryu's side business ends up earning way more than Majima's in the long run, it's easy to see why this simple function is crucial for maxing out the skill trees of both characters.
7 Develop Kamurocho Real Estate
Real Estate Royale might not be the most entertaining sidequest in the game. However, there's no denying the sheer amount of funds that Kiryu can gather through his real estate business. The profit is nothing short of immense and can let players unlock dozens of moves with a single haul.
Maxing out all the properties in Kamurocho will all but ensure that Kiryu nets more than a billion yen with each collection period. This, coupled with the CP upgrades that increase the rate at which money is generated, means that players will be swimming in money after acing this mode completely!
6 Manage The Cabaret Club & Win Money Battles
Majima's major side quest ends up being way more entertaining and captivating than Kiryu's — who knew managing a cabaret club could be so entertaining?
Not only is the management minigame entertaining to play through, but the monetary rewards gained after winning a Money Battle are truly gargantuan. These can help Majima cover a lot of ground when it comes to earning enough cash to max out his abilities. That being said, these rewards pale in comparison to the late-game hauls of Kiryu from the Real Estate Royale activity.
5 Fight Mr. Shakedown As Much As Possible
It would be impossible to talk about ways to make money in Yakuza 0 without mentioning the infamous Mr. Shakedown. This imposing figure quickly turns into a reliable source of cash by the end of the game.
Players need to level up all their abilities, maximize their combat skills, and learn Mr. Shakedown's moveset in order to efficiently fight this behemoth and get the cash that he hoards.
4 Robbing Mr. Shakedown While He's Sleeping
After accumulating some CP, players can unlock the option to rob Mr. Shakedown while he's sleeping. It's a great way to get some funds without having to engage this behemoth in combat.
Of course, robbing Mr. Shakedown blind is easier said than done. Players need to carefully pick his pockets without getting too greedy, otherwise, they might be drawn into an unwanted fight with this powerful foe.
3 Use CP To Unlock Beneficial Perks At The Shrine
The Completion Points (CP) that players earn throughout the game can be used to gain access to a whole host of useful perks, items, and other such unlockables. These include ways to maximize one's monetary gain.
One perk increases the amount of money enemies drop after battle, while another increases the amount that can be obtained after defeating Mr. Shakedown. There are several perks that the player can unlock to reach their goal of earning enough money to do everything possible in the game.
2 Wear Items That Increase The Inflow Of Money
Given the massive number of items present in Yakuza 0, it goes without saying that there are bound to be some pieces of equipment that allow the player to increase their total cash reserves. Equipping these can be incredibly useful to penny-pinching players.
The Gambler's Binding and the Debt Collector's Necklace are just a few of the many wearable pieces of equipment that increase the total amount of money players receive in battle. Along with this, the Secret Wallet also prevents Mr. Shakedown from completely emptying the player's coffers in the event of a defeat.
1 Go Through The Game & Complete Chapters
This might sound straightforward for many players. Still, there's no denying that remaining stagnant when it comes to the main quest and not progressing the storyline is a mistake. Playing this way ensures that players don't attain as much cash as they can.
It's important to go through the chapters of Yakuza 0 in order to slowly increase the player's capacity for earning money. Eventually, this allows them to attain a ton of cash with few to no problems as they near the end of the game.
Yakuza 0 is out now on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC