SEGA survey gauges interest in more Yakuza games on Switch

All the way back in 2022, Ryu Ga Gotoku studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama spoke about the chances of bringing the Yakuza series to the Switch. After the series had an abysmal outing on Wii U, Nintendo fans were hoping the franchise would get another crack at things on a much more successful platform, but Yokoyama felt differently.

Back then, Yokoyama said the Yakuza series wasn’t a good fit for Switch due to its family-friendly image, especially in Japan. Yokoyama also said that the “underground” nature of the Yakuza series didn’t mesh well with the Switch, so it was pretty unlikely the series would come over. That’s why it was so surprising to learn of a Switch port for Yakuza Kiwami just a few months back.

With that title now available on Switch, Nintendo fans have proven their interest in the franchise, as Yokoyama has said that Yakuza Kiwami is “selling like hotcakes.” With sales comes the opportunity for more entries in the franchise, and it appears that SEGA is already considering taking those steps.

SEGA has kicked off a survey in Japan and it’s specifically looking to talk to those who picked up Yakuza Kiwami on Switch. The survey is 20 questions long, and as you’ll see by reading those questions below, it certainly seems like SEGA has at least a passing interest in bringing more Yakuza titles to Switch.

• When did you buy the game?
• Where have you heard/seen the game?
• Which one of the previous answers was the first time you learned about the game? Which one made you decide to buy the game?
• Why did you buy this game? [Also includes ‘because it released on Nintendo Switch’]
• Which of the previous answers was the deciding factor?
• Rate various aspects of the game on a scale 1-5.
• Rate the game on a scale 1-10.
• What marketing material/channels did you see? Which one was the most impressive?
• Have you bought any other Yakuza game before? [Includes every single release]
• Would you buy a future Yakuza/Like a Dragon entry?
• On what platform would you buy the next game? Do you have a second choice? [Includes Nintendo Switch]
• Do you have any specific feedback for Yakuza Kiwami on Nintendo Switch?
• What gaming platform do you own?
• Which of the previous answers do you actually play games on?
• Select your favorite genres.
• How many games did you buy in the past year?
• Which gaming publication do you read?
• Which of the previous do you read the most?
• Select genre and birth year/month
• Select your occupation

The survey is only available in Japan right now, but since you know the questions, you’re more than able to participate! If you’d like to take the time to answer, you can find the survey right here.