The 7th Moon is a crime family from Japan. Yamato, whose real name is Kaori, and her brother, the first Yamato, were born into it and took over when their father died. They ran it as equals.
In the game
“Born to criminal royalty, Kaori and her brother Yamato always knew they were destined to run The 7th Moon after their father's passing. For years they ran the organization as equals”
Some of their underlings refused to be led by her, and a violent coup followed. Her brother died protecting her. She escaped to America with a handful of loyalists.
In the game
“this plan didn't sit well with some of their more insecure underlings, who bristled at the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan.”
“The coup was swift and violent. Yamato gave his life protecting Kaori, but in doing so ensured that she and a handful of loyalists were able to escape Japan for America.”
“The only way you'll ever honor your brother is by falling on his sword.”
The Doorman, using an ultimate on Yamato
The contact waiting for her brother greeted her as Yamato. She kept the name.
In the game
“the contact her brother was supposed to meet greeted her and her retinue. Unfamiliar with the gender of Japanese names, the man addressed her as Yamato.”
“Kaori. You honor your brother by taking his name… and honor him further still by making his dreams a reality. Complete the ritual and see the success you both dreamed of.”
The Hidden King, to Yamato, as a match begins
Other people describe the New York operation as small.
In the game
“Your brother died to save your life, Kaori, and what do you have to show for it? A life of exile in a country full of people that can't be bothered to learn your real name and an organization that is a shadow of it's former glory. Just give up Kaori - sorry, I forgot, It's Yamato now.”
The Doorman, using an ultimate on Yamato
“Yamato, you run a street gang… I drive the occult industrial complex. You never had a chance.”
McGinnis, on killing Yamato
The OSIC is keeping an eye on it, and says it will act if the gang grows into a cartel.
In the game
“We're going to win today Yamato. And when we do you'll use the patrons to make the 7th Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.”
Haze, to Yamato, before a match
“Well, if it gets big enough it stops being a gang and starts being a cartel. That's usually when my superiors start thinking about having me kill you in your sleep.”
Haze, to Yamato, before a match
Yamato is told that people in Japan are still hunting her.
In the game
“You have enemies back home who still hunt you. But once you complete the ritual only a fool would oppose the 7th Moon.”
The Hidden King, to Yamato, as a match begins
Both Patrons offer her the same thing for completing the ritual: control of New York.
In the game
“Under your leadership, the 7th Moon could run New York… all you need to do is complete the ritual.”
The Archmother, to Yamato, as a match begins
“This is not your city, Yamato, but after you summon The Hidden King it will be.”
The Hidden King, to Yamato, as a match begins
Its main rival is Wraith’s operation. Wraith has offered peace. Yamato’s answer was no.
In the game
“I mean afterwards. Your operation and mine don't need to be enemies.”
Wraith, to Yamato, before a match
“I don't need your friendship. You need mine.”
Yamato, to Wraith, before a matchEnglish removed
In Japanese: “Your operations will belong to the 7th Moon.”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Wraith
† These words are from Valve’s text on January 22, 2026. A line marked with a language is still in the game, but its subtitle now only names that language. Any other marked line is gone.
Word on the street
All 56 lines in today’s game that name it.
The Patrons
“The 7th Moon is counting on you, Yamato… don't let them down.”
The Archmother, to Yamato, as a match begins
“The 7th Moon needs you to lead them to a new era. Complete the ritual. Summon The Archmother. And know their future is secured.”
The Archmother, to Yamato, as a match begins
“The 7th Moon protects us all…”
The Archmother, when Yamato heals the team
“Under your leadership, the 7th Moon could run New York… all you need to do is complete the ritual.”
The Archmother, to Yamato, as a match begins
“Complete the ritual, and the 7th Moon's rise to power will be assured.”
The Hidden King, to Yamato, as a match begins
“The 7th Moon protects us all…”
The Hidden King, when Yamato heals the team
“They would be wise to fear the 7th Moon.”
The Hidden King, during Yamato’s killing streak
“You have enemies back home who still hunt you. But once you complete the ritual only a fool would oppose the 7th Moon.”
The Hidden King, to Yamato, as a match begins
Yamato
“And if the 7th Moon grows?”
to Haze, before a match
“I would fall on my sword before I disgraced the 7th Moon by working with you.”
to Vyper, before a match
“New York belongs to the 7th Moon.”
on a killing streak
“No one kills the 7th Moon.”
calling out an ultimate
“Perhaps there will be a place for you in the 7th Moon, Wraith.”
alongside Wraith
“Today won't be the end of the 7th Moon.”
calling out an ultimate
Everyone else
“I'll put a stop to the 7th Moon.”
Abrams, on killing Yamato
“I'm not scared of the 7th Moon”
Baba, on killing Yamato
“Keep the 7th Moon out of SoHo!”
Baba, on killing Yamato
“Glad the 7th Moon's fighting for us.”
Billy, alongside Yamato
“Lady; you don't want to be a crime lord, you want to be mayor. And while you're kissing babies the 7th Moon is going to eat your lunch.”
Billy, to Wraith, before a match
“If the 7th Moon ever needs assistance, my rates are rather reasonable”
Calico, to Yamato, before a match
“The 7th Moon's time is coming to an end.”
Calico, on killing Yamato
“Pissing off the 7th Moon probably wasn't my best choice.”
Celeste, on killing Yamato
“Fairfax Industries wouldn't be caught dead doing business with The 7th Moon”
Deadman Danny, on killing Yamato
“Remind me not to piss off The 7th Moon”
Deadman Danny, alongside Yamato
“The 7th Moon will never take root in New York…”
Dynamo, on killing Yamato
“I don't take orders from the 7th Moon.”
Haze, to Yamato, before a match
“It's time for the 7th Moon to leave New York.”
Haze, on killing Yamato
“We're going to win today Yamato. And when we do you'll use the patrons to make the 7th Moon strong. But know this: we're watching you.”
Haze, to Yamato, before a match
“Yamato, the 7th Moon's time is at an end.”
Haze, on killing Yamato
“The 7th moon is never gonna run New York.”
Infernus, on killing Yamato
“The 7th Moon better not plan on expanding into Spanish Harlem.”
Ivy, to Yamato, before a match
“The 7th Moon's time ends tonight!”
Kelvin, on killing Yamato
“That's the best the 7th moon's got?”
Lash, on killing Yamato
“Annnd now I pissed off the 7th Moon. Cool.”
McGinnis, on killing Yamato
“I don't fear the 7th Moon.”
Mirage, on killing Yamato
“I don't like the idea of Nashala being associated with the 7th Moon.”
Mirage, to Yamato, before a match
“I know you didn't ask me, but the 7th Moon would be thriving if you were willing to be more open to collaboration”
Mo & Krill, to Yamato, before a match
“The 7th Moon will never strong arm us!”
Mo & Krill, on killing Yamato
“Paradox will never bend to the 7th Moon.”
Paradox, on killing Yamato
“The 7th Moon will never run New York.”
Paradox, on killing Yamato
“New York ain't ever gonna belong to The 7th Moon”
Rat King, on killing Yamato
“The 7th Moon should never have gotten in my way.”
Seven, on killing Yamato
“Great, now the 7th Moon is gonna be gunning for me…”
Shiv, on killing Yamato
“I'm not scared of the 7th Moon.”
Shiv, on killing Yamato
“The 7th Moon is never taking New York.”
Silver, on killing Yamato
“Let the 7th Moon come for me, I'm not afraid”
Solomon, on killing Yamato
“The 7th Moon fails to impress.”
Vindicta, on killing Yamato
“I pissed off the 7th Moon... I might have to change my wish”
Violet, on killing Yamato
“I know a guy who owed The 7th Moon a c-note. Well, I knew a guy who owed the 7th Moon a c-note, Yamato murdered the shit out of him.”
Vyper, when picked
“I need to get in with the 7th Moon, bet there's a lot of growth opportunities there…”
Vyper, on killing Yamato
“Pissing off the 7th Moon wasn't my best plan.”
Vyper, on killing Yamato
“You think I could get a job with the 7th Moon.”
Vyper, to Yamato, before a match
“I won't let the 7th Moon get a foothold in New York.”
Warden, on killing Yamato
“This is the beginning of the end for the 7th Moon.”
Warden, on killing Yamato
“I don't bow to the 7th Moon.”
Wraith, on killing Yamato
“Oh, you're a fan of the 7th Moon.”
Wraith, to Billy, before a match
English removed17 more lines from Valve’s earlier text
† These words are from Valve’s text on January 22, 2026. A line marked with a language is still in the game, but its subtitle now only names that language. Any other marked line is gone.
In Japanese: “A tithe to the 7th Moon.”† (English removed)
Yamato, during a match
In Japanese: “Behold the power of the "7th Moon"”† (English removed)
Yamato, using an ultimate
In Japanese: “Crossing the 7th Moon was a mistake, Calico…”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Calico
In Japanese: “I can't fail the "7th Moon"!”† (English removed)
Yamato, when nearly dead
In Japanese: “No one defies the "7th Moon"”† (English removed)
Yamato, on a kill
In Japanese: “Prepare for the wrath of the 7th Moon.”† (English removed)
Yamato, using an ability
In Japanese: “Soon the 7th Moon will run New York”† (English removed)
Yamato, before a match
In Japanese: “The "7th Moon"'s legacy doesn't end here!”† (English removed)
Yamato, using an ultimate
In Japanese: “The 7th Moon is above the law.”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Holliday
In Japanese: “The 7th Moon is untouchable.”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Haze
In Japanese: “The 7th Moon takes what is owed.”† (English removed)
Yamato, during a match
In Japanese: “The 7th Moon takes what it wants”† (English removed)
Yamato, on a killing streak
In Japanese: “They feel the wrath of the "7th Moon"”† (English removed)
Yamato, upgrading an ability
In Japanese: “This is the birthright of the "7th Moon"…”† (English removed)
Yamato, using an ultimate
In Japanese: “What is Paradox compared to the 7th Moon”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Paradox
In Japanese: “Your operations will belong to the 7th Moon.”† (English removed)
Yamato, on killing Wraith
In Japanese: “Your power is nothing compared to the 7th Moon.”† (English removed)
YamatoLeads it
WraithRuns the rival operation
HazeWatches it for the OSIC
VyperWants a job
