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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
By Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, released 1 Jan 2026
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- action role-playing game
What it is
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a two-part action-adventure release from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, published by SEGA. Yakuza Kiwami 3 remakes Yakuza 3, following ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu as he tries to protect the people he loves. Its Okinawa and Tokyo settings are reimagined, with revamped brawling combat, added story scenes and enhanced side activities. The included Dark Ties is a separate game centered on Yoshitaka Mine, a former startup leader who enters the yakuza world after losing everything. Mine’s story focuses on his search for meaningful bonds and features boxing-based combat and side experiences. Steam lists single-player, adjustable difficulty, full controller support and DualShock controller support, alongside accessibility options such as adjustable text size and color alternatives. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S, with a Steam release date of Feb 11, 2026.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes two separate story experiences
- Kiryu’s story features reimagined brawling combat
- Mine’s story uses boxing-based combat
- Adjustable difficulty is listed
- Full and DualShock controller support
- Single-player only
- Steam lists Windows as its platform
Who it suits
It suits players interested in Kazuma Kiryu’s story and a separate Yoshitaka Mine experience. The listed adjustable difficulty and controller options may appeal to players who want those settings in a single-player action game.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties bundles a remake focused on Kiryu with a separate Mine story. Both are presented as single-player experiences, with different combat styles and adjustable difficulty listed.
