Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that with the upcoming release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, the remaster of Yakuza 3 will no longer be available for purchase on its own. Instead, it will only be purchasable as part of the Yakuza Complete Series bundle or the physical Yakuza Remastered Collection. This change has understandably upset many fans, who argue that the delisting is unnecessary. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will launch on February 12, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
The release of “Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties” is now less than one month away. Everyone at the studio has poured their hearts into creating this title, and we are truly looking forward to the day everybody can finally play it.
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— RGG Studio | Like a Dragon & Yakuza Series (@RGGStudio) January 16, 2026
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties details:
A legend is reborn and a new legacy begins.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 is an extreme remake of the action adventure beat ’em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu’s fight to protect those he loves. Dark Ties is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Yakuza Kiwami 3
Continue the story of Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he cares about most in an extreme remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game.
The bustling streets of Okinawa and Tokyo come to life in stunning detail with reimagined combat taking brutal brawling action to the next level. Added scenes deliver more depth and emotion to the beloved story with new and enhanced side experiences that immerse you in the world like never before, and more.
Dark Ties
Experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 in an included separate game. Having once led a successful startup company, he plunged himself into the dark world of the yakuza by choice after losing everything. Left with an empty heart, the pursuit to find true bonds drives him forward once again in a dramatic journey colored by exhilarating boxing-based combat, and a variety of engaging side experiences.
Two men will walk different paths that converge to shake the very foundations of fate.
