Today, during Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s RGG Direct 2025 livestream, the developer announced Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a two-in-one experience created using the concept of “A legend is reborn and a new legacy begins.” It celebrates the series with a full remake of Yakuza 3, plus Dark Ties. Dark Ties is a new, never-before-seen story for one of Yakuza 3’s antagonists, Yoshitaka Mine; it is, however, a separate game included in the package.
Here is a description of Yakuza Kiwami 3, via Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio:
Yakuza Kiwami 3 tells the story of Kazuma Kiryu and his adoptive daughter Haruka Sawamura who have planted roots in the tropical Japanese prefecture of Okinawa to run the Morning Glory Orphanage. But when both the government and the yakuza set their sights on beachfront property, Kiryu finds that to defend the things he cares about, he must fight and sacrifice. Can Kiryu rescue the orphanage and escape his past for good?
Here is a description of Dark Ties, via Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio:
Dark Ties is a brand-new story that features Yoshitaka Mine, one of Kiryu’s formidable foes from Yakuza 3 as the protagonist. This story depicts the events leading up to Yakuza 3, shedding light on Mine’s origins, his search for unwavering bonds, and the path that led him, once the head of a venture company, to be immersed in the world of the yakuza.
View the entire RGG Direct 2025 below:
Whether choosing physical or digital, players who pre-order Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will receive the exclusive Ryukyu Gal Gang – Ichiban Legendary Lad DLC as a bonus, adding series character Ichiban Kasuga to the Ryukyu Gal Gang within the new Legendary Baddie, Bad Boy Dragon mode.
A Digital Deluxe version has also been announced. It includes DLC Legendary Outfit Pack, DLC Legendary Lads & Gals Pack, DLC Ryukyu Gal Gang Customization Pack, DLC Flip Phone Customization Pack, and DLC Legendary BGM CD Set. A Digital Deluxe Upgrade containing the same DLC will also be available to those with the standard edition.
Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by SEGA, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, and Xbox Series on February 12, 2026.
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