SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have another mainline Yakuza game remake in the pipeline with the announcement of Yakuza Kiwami 3 . The third game—which finds Kazuma Kiryu protecting an orphanage in Okinawa—gets an “extreme remake” on February 12, 2026 alongside a brand-new spinoff game centered on Yakuza 3 ’s Yoshitaka Mine. In addition to updated visuals, Yakuza Kiwami 3 includes added scenes and “enhanced side experiences.” The standalone tale is titled Dark Ties and follows Mine’s dramatic journey with combat based on boxing and the usual assortment of side-missions and minigames. This all came from SEGA's RGG Direct presentation, and you can a reveal trailer and battle trailers for both below. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Announcement Trailer Yakuza Kiwami 3 Battle Trailer Dark Ties Battle Trailer RELATED: The Fable -Manga Build Roguelike- Game Dated for Steam and Nintendo Switch Here’s a description for both games, which are bundled together. Yakuza Kiwami 3 synopsis: Continue the story of ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he loves 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 synopsis: Experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 in an included separate game. Having once led a succesful 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. Beyond that, it was announced that Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will make their way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on December 8. Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut heads to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC on the same day: You can watch the full RGG Direct 2025 stream below. Source: SEGA
