Prepare to Die Edition Change Log:

General Changes:

- Improved Hard and Legend difficulties.
- Readjusted gear properties and values (gear is now more unique, split into tiers and sets have more impact, also there are more set combinations and even a hidden set).
- Guns are dangerous, always carry gun resistance armor with you.
- Readjusted food/medicine cost and recovery values to be more appealing.
- Readjusted sodas buffs potency and duration. Weak sodas last longer, powerful sodas don't last long (but there are food items at Poppo that cost a lot and offer an increased duration, though you can only carry a few at a time).
- Most Story Bosses and some mini-bosses have more hp and damage.
- Kuranosuke Hattori uses Yagami's Crane and Tiger moves.
- Golden Samurai has better spear moves.
- Pro boxer enemies (coliseum Knockout Fujiki, Max Yonamine etc) have some extra moves.
- Sango Amon no longer uses the Rocket Launcher (even tho he still has it) and now uses a combination of Joon-gi Han, Someya and Masuzoe's moves.
- Jiro Amon no longer uses the SMG (even tho he still has it) and now uses a moveset similar to Yakuza 6 Jo Amon (minus the drones and exploding robots).
- Increased exp gained from street fights and encounters have up to 7 goons.
- Increased exp gained from karaoke.
- Readjusted skill/stats exp requirements, readjusted description and prerequisite skills for Style Switching.
- Increased Extreme Heat activation cost and drain (extreme heat mode is not longer the "get out of jail" card used to prevent death).
- Start with less attack, defense, health and heat, which means less stats by the end of the game (also reduced attack cap). This makes sets more relevant to the overall game as they will balance out survivability and offensive capability.

Coliseum Changes:

- Less obscure Coliseum fight previews. You will know which wrestler or assassin you will face.
- Coliseum bosses completely remade and readjusted, no more boring bosses, no more easy encounters, enemies use the strongest version of their fighting/weapon style.
- New Coliseum bosses:

•    Shun Akiyama (replaces Iron Fist Sakai)
•    Taiga Saejima (replaces Chol-Su Kwon)
•    Daigo Dojima (replaces Sho Imaizumi)
•    Osamu Kashiwagi (replaces Nagafuchi the Skanda)
•    Majima - Slugger (replaces Home Run Ken)
•    Majima - Breaker (replaces Genso the God)
•    Majima - Thug (replaces Kiyoshi Muroi)
•    Kazuma Kiryu (replaces Majima if using Majima Style Switching mod or Yamaoka if using Yagami mod)
  

- Coliseum boss Majima - Mad Dog, Saejima, Akiyama and Kiryu use heat mode (but Choshu, Tenryu and Kamiyama no longer have heat).
- Genso the God uses Komaki's moves when playing as Majima.
- Gondawara uses Nagumo's moves.
- Coliseum battle exp gained increased to reflect new difficulty.
- Better Coliseum rewards (you can actually make money now).
- Changed coliseum battle music.
- Better coliseum character panels.
- Coliseum hp restored between rounds increased (about 1/3 of hp restored).

Bouncer missions:

- Bouncer mission "The Hotel District Maniac" is now "Majima Everywhere" when playing as Kiryu. All Redman fights replaced with Majima (Thug, Slugger, Breaker and Mad Dog). "Majima Everywhere: Legend" has an extra layer of difficulty, 1st fight will be against Thug Majima and Nishida, second fight is Slugger Majima, 3rd fight is Breaker Majima and Saejima, final fight is Mad Dog Majima.
- Bouncer mission "The Unleashed Titans" is now "The Unleashed Dragon". Final fight with Di Sciuva is replace with Kiryu when playing as Majima.


Cabaret changes:

- Cabaret Grand Prix bosses are actually challenging and require planning, strategy and a fair amount of min-maxing.
- Cabaret hostess health decreases if you fail to help them and recovers less if you need a tip.
- Cabaret Tycoons are no longer guaranteed to extend the sessions, but Requests still have a high chance to extend, while generating a bit less than Tycoons.
- Platinum hostesses are a bit better.
- Yuki has full S rank in all categories and improved stats, true to her diamond status.
- Gold hostesses go up to level 35 and are a bit better, to be competitive in the late game.
- Leveling from 20 to 40 requires more exp, to balance out the improved stats.
- Silver hostesses are a bit better (especially those from substories).
- Some bronze hostesses are a bit better.
- Readjusted Grand Prix rivals.
- Increased difficulty and decreased reward from Oil Barons.
- Readjusted income from "rich" and "request" clients.
- Increased prices and some stats to accessories, dresses and hair styles.
- Increased recruitment cost for early game hostesses and clan creator employees.
- Increased partner shops cost proportional to league (later leagues have expensive partnerships).
- Increased partner shops fans from later leagues (as they cost more).

Clan Creator changes:

- Clan Creator money reward from repeating missions increased (for replay value), but recruiting price increased.
- Clan Creator SR (and some R) recruits buffed to be more comparable to the DLC recruits (no more P2W).
- Clan Creator skill costs readjusted to be proportional to the buff they give, while money generating skills are cheaper to counter-balance the increase. (instant skills untouched)

• Yagami version added. (only if you want to play as Yagami)
  

           -  Kiryu replaces Yamaoka in the Coliseum.
           -  Yagami has his own fighter info for the Coliseum.
           -  Added True Crane Beast Slayer counter for Crane Style.
           -  Increased base damage of Crane and Tiger to be on par with Kiryu and Majima's Styles.

• Kiryu Must Die Vanilla version added. (only if you want to play with the vanilla combat moveset)
  

Moveset changes (Style Switcher only):

Kiryu changes:

Reborn Style:
- Essence of Spinning Roundhouse no longer requires Extreme Heat mode.
- Essence of Face Stomp no longer requires Extreme Heat mode.
- Essence of Raging Dragon no longer requires Extreme Heat mode.
- Restored Parry in Reborn Style and Essence of Reversal works for both Parry and Rush Style Role Reversal. (no Extreme Heat mode requirement)
- Yagami's Leapfrog added to Reborn Style and Extreme Heat mode for Reborn ( sprint towards enemy to vault over them).
- Leapfrog attacks added (  ☐ / △ / ◯ while vaulting over an enemy ).
- Alternate combos now accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick (finishers, double finishers and bounding throws included).
- Yagami's Crane Style combos with visuals matching Reborn Style and better hit properties, accessible with R1 + backward on the movement stick ( 4 combos with finishing hold, double and triple finishers included ).
- Heavy Charged attack changed to Yakuza 6 Charged Rolling Thunder and charge speed is faster.
- Added Triple Heavy Attack △△△. Essence of Face Stomp may be performed after it.
- Attacks generate heat while in Extreme Heat mode to promote aggressive gameplay.
- Taunting no longer gives an obscene amount of heat in Reborn Style.
- Iron Fist Counter no longer consumes all heat, only 1 heat bar.
- Restored Yakuza 6 running dropkick and heat action follow-up.
- Added Weaving similar to Rush Style, but this one chains into the Reborn Style combos ( can quickly change styles while weaving ).
- Added leg grab, leg throw and Essence of Battering Swing to Reborn Style.
- Boosted finishers and double finishers damage.
- Reborn Style sword moveset now uses DoD sword moveset (previously it used a bat moveset for some reason). Returns to DoD after the weapon is dropped or breaks.
- Reborn Style extreme heat mode dodge heat actions can be used on any type of enemy.

Brawler Style:
- New Brawler Style moves with R1 + forward on the movement stick inspired by Saejima's Yakuza 5 combat.
- Can Quickly change styles after finishers, similar to other Style Switching finishers.

Rush Style:
- New Rush Style moves with R1 + forward on the movement stick inspired by Akiyama's Yakuza 5 combat.
- Can Quickly change styles after finishers, similar to other Style Switching finishers.

Beast Style:
- Beast Style Essence of the Beast: Torment can only be used in Extreme Heat mode, because it was overlapping with Crushing Hammer which was almost never allowed to activate. Heat consumption reduced.
- Crushing Hammer heat consumption reduced.
- Added Yagami's Tiger Style combos with visuals matching Beast Style and better hit properties, accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick ( 4 combos with double and triple finishers included ).
- Added Open Palm Tiger Drop ( Yagami's Tiger Style Tiger Drop ).
- Can Quickly change styles after Tiger Drop and finishers, similar to other Style Switching finishers.

Dragon of Dojima:
- Tiger Drop a bit easier to land, but Komaki Parry will be a bit harder to land.
- Boosted double finishers damage.
- Dragon of Dojima bounding throws consume less heat.

Majima changes:
- All counter timings have been adjusted to match Kiryu's, meaning they will be easier to land.
- Majima's charged △ attacks deal more damage in all styles.
- Majima's running △ attacks deal more damage in all styles.

Thug Style:
- Thug Style finishers △ attack damage increased.
- Thug Style rush combos ( ☐ ) deal more damage.
- Thug Style sway attack damage increased.
- Thug Repeat Loop Lead Hook damage increased.
- Thug Cunning: Counterattack with ☐ heat consumption reduced.
- Thug Cunning: Harsh Lesson counter ( R1+ ◯ before an enemy attack) timing window and damage increased.
- Thug style now has Yagami's Crane Style combos with new visuals compared to Kiryu, accessible with R1 + forward on the movement stick ( 4 combos with double and triple finishers included ). After the 4th ☐ combo hit, the default Thug combo continues as normal. Reverse attacks in Crane are the same as Thug.
- Thug style now has Yagami's Extreme Heat mode △△△△ Crane combo. 2nd, 3rd and 4th hits consume heat.
- Thug style now has Yagami's Leapfrog and Leapfrog attacks (  ☐ / △ / ◯ while vaulting over an enemy ).
- Thug style now has True Crane Beast Slayer (aka the Crane Tiger Drop from Lost Judgment). This one will only be available when out of heat, as Essence of the Thug: Choke-Out is Majima's main △ counter.
- Throw ◯ attacks deal more damage.

Slugger Style:
- Slugger Style △ finishers and △ hold charge attack damage increased.
- Bat Nunchaku ☐☐☐△ damage increased for each hit and more so for the final kick.

Breaker Style:
- Breaker “Windmill” Spinning Kicks ☐ + ☐ +☐ + △ damage increased and no longer pushes back enemies, so it can actually hit all enemies properly.
- All rush combos ( ☐ ) damage increased.

Mad Dog Style:
- Mad Dog Chomp run consumes less heat.
- Mad Dog Counter Gut Stab no longer consumes all heat.
- Mad Dog Shadow Trail consumes less heat.
- Mad Dog Frenzy damage increased and heat consumption reduced.
- Mad Dog Style rush combos ( ☐ ) deal more damage.



How to install:

1. Install Ryu Mod Manager (RMM).
2. Run RyuModManager.exe once to generate the mods folder.
3. Choose ONLY ONE of the 3 files (either Yakuza Kiwami 2 Prepare to Die Edition, Yagami Must Die OR Kiryu Must Die Vanilla version).
4. Place the contents of the archive following the folder structure of RMM (Yakuza Kiwami 2 -> mods -> mod folder).

Example: open "Yakuza Kiwami 2 Prepare to Die Edition.rar", open the mods folder inside the archive, place the "Style Switcher KRU", "Style Switcher MJM" and "Kiryu Must Die" folders inside Yakuza Kiwami 2\mods

5. Run RyuModManagerGUI.exe, check the desired mod and have the correct load order, then click "Save".
- For ""Yakuza Kiwami 2 Prepare to Die Edition" you need to load "Style Switcher KRU" first, "Style Switcher MJM" second (only if you want to play as Majima) and "Kiryu Must Die last.
- For "Yagami Must Die" and "Kiryu Must Die Vanilla version" there is no load order as there is only one folder.


Credits: 

Massive thanks to RyTmo77 for all the help on polishing this mod. I still consider myself a beginner and having someone who actually knows what is doing offer some guidance is much appreciated. Please consider checking out his work. Thank you again!

Style Switching version:
Kiryu Must Die Overhaul by gladias9: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/1 
Style Switching by ReLLeRtR: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/258
Shun Akiyama by ReLLeRtR: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuza6/mods/76
Style Switcher Icons by Lazy: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/350
Legend Remix K2 by TripleAAA7331: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/374
Expanded Moveset - New Custom Inputs by dodolodo: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/69
Beta Yagami Moveset Restoration by GalenMarek2: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/141
CustomeCraneMoveset by 4eyes: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/250
Like a white tiger - A Saejima moveset mod by GalenMarek2: https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/49

Tools used: 
https://github.com/Ret-HZ/reARMP
https://github.com/HeartlessSeph/FighterCommander
https://github.com/HeartlessSeph/BEPEdit
https://github.com/Kaplas80/ParManager

Yagami version:
Beta Yagami Moveset Restoration by GalenMarek2 https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/141
K2 EXactions redux by totomojang https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/190
Judgment Yagami Port by 2vio https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/121
Yagami Lost Judgment Voice lines by SammOBracketBracketBracket https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/319
Yagami Move Animation by Mia Taylor https://www.nexusmods.com/yakuzakiwami2/mods/299

Please download and endorse all the above mods if you enjoy playing as Yagami, as it would not be possible without them. My mod only makes the game more difficult and the pack is made only for compatibility sake. I do not claim any of their work and do not wish to profit, this upload is made for entertainment purpose.

This mod pack was made for me, I don't mind taking it down if any of the above creators feel like I've stolen their work, but I'd like to share this in case anyone else feels like the game is too easy and want a fair challenge on Hard and Legend.


My other mods:

Judgment - Yagami Must Die
Lost Judment - Yagami Must Die
Yakuza 6 - Prepare to Die Edition
Yakuza 6 - Rukkard's True Dragon Style
Joryu Must Die