Yakuza Kiwami 3

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.

Key Features:

• Ultimate Brawler Experience – Players can now swap between two powerful fighting styles: “Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami,” a brawling action style overflowing with power and an unmatched sense of dominance featuring the largest number of attack techniques in the series’ history; and the new “Ryukyu Style,” a thrilling and technical weapon-based action style inspired by traditional Okinawan weapon arts that allows players to unleash a wide variety of combo techniques using eight different types of weapons. Both battle styles combine for the ultimate brawler experience!

• “Legendary Baddie, Bad Boy Dragon”– a team battle mode where players aim to build the ultimate biker gang and fight alongside the Ryukyu Gal Gang, a group of lady bikers out to protect the streets of Okinawa. 

Dark Ties

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.

RGG has shared new information for their upcoming release Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, including new story details for Dark Ties, new and upgraded combat, and other gameplay elements

Yakuza Kiwami 3 

• Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style Combat – The ultimate evolution of the classic Dragon of Dojima style. Players can now enjoy the most attack techniques in the series' history and brand-new Heat Abilities in addition to fan favorites from the original Yakuza 3. Players can power up and activate Dragon Boost to dish out explosive finishers, including violent piledrivers and superhuman throws. 
• Ryukyu Style Combat – Rooted in Okinawan martial arts, this battle style’s base stance utilizes a tinbe and rochin, a traditional shield and short spear. Simply mash or hold down the buttons to weave in flashy sai, nichogama, tonfa, tekko, nunchaku, eiku, and surujin attacks. This style also has access to highly technical Heat Actions incorporating Okinawan weaponry, some of which can be seamlessly woven in after a standard combo to decimate foes. 
• Kiryu can power up by maxing out his gauge and activating his Dragon Boost. Activate this state while using Ryukyu Style to unlock the full potential of Kiryu's weaponry and send out a Dragon Finisher!
• Ability Upgrades – Kiryu's ability upgrades now give him access to his most diverse skill set to date. Complete missions and undergo training to mold Kiryu as you see fit or customize his cell phone to boost his motivation, taking his abilities to new heights.

Dark Ties

• Mine’s Story –The year is 2007. Yoshitaka Mine had once launched a successful startup, only to be stabbed in the back by a trusted partner. Wandering Kamurocho in a drunken stupor, he witnesses a gruesome conflict between yakuza factions. After watching a subordinate of Daigo Dojima sacrifice themselves, Mine longs to discover what makes a bond transcend material gain. He approaches Tsuyoshi Kanda of the Tojo Clan's Nishikiyama Family in hopes of learning more about Daigo. Kanda welcomes him in as his sworn brother and right-hand man. Working in tandem, they bring significant wealth into the family's coffers. Soon, the Tojo Clan catches wind of Mine and Kanda's actions and springs into action. As Mine and Kanda navigate their way through this crisis, Mine begins to feel a sense of kinship toward Kanda and shortly after receives a sudden invitation from Daigo Dojima.
• Ruthless Combat – An elegant fighting style based on shoot-boxing, players can exploit openings in their opponent's defense to deliver refined combos and beat down enemies, and dash freely through the air to overwhelm foes with unpredictable movement. Many of the techniques used by Mine in Yakuza 3 are also available. 
• Dark Awakening Mode – Mine builds up his Shackled Heart by attacking enemies and can spend it to trigger Dark Awakening, a mode that empowers Mine. Using Dark Awakening, Mine drops his facade, revealing his true ferocity and transforming his battle animations and techniques. Go berserk, drag your opponent's faces along the ground, and brutalize them with a storm of relentless strikes. Mine possesses many stylish, cold-blooded Heat Actions, including an all-out barrage to the face and a brutal gut punch. 
• Ability Upgrades – Mine's upgrades refine his combat abilities, improving his techniques and unlocking mid-air Heat Actions. A number of upgrades to Dark Awakening are also available.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 

When the peace is shattered, the Dragon of Dojima makes his return.

After the conflict with the Omi Alliance, Kazuma Kiryu entrusts the future of the Tojo Clan to Daigo Dojima and relocates to Okinawa with Haruka.

There, he runs Morning Glory, an orphanage connected to his foster father Shintaro Kazama, and spends his day in peace with his children... until that peace is disturbed by the looming threat of a government-backed resort development plan.

The orphanage is shaken by a struggle over vested interests, the Tojo Clan is embroiled in a fierce succession dispute, and a massive conspiracy with its roots deep in the political world begins to unravel. As all these forces converge, Kazuma Kiryu must face new conflicts in Okinawa and Tokyo head-on.

Battle Styles

Fight as Kiryu in His Prime Using Two Different Battle Styles

Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style

The ultimate evolution of the classic Dragon of Dojima style, featuring the most attack techniques in the series' history. A bold, overwhelming brawler style that embodies the essence of Kazuma Kiryu's iconic combat.

As always, Kiryu can pick up objects on the ground and transform them into powerful weapons!

Heat Actions

The Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style gives Kiryu access to an arsenal of Heat Actions that make use of his bare-knuckle skills and the surrounding environment. In addition to fan favorites from the original Yakuza 3, a host of brand-new Heat Abilities will also be at your disposal!

Dragon Boost

Kiryu can power up by maxing out his gauge and activating his Dragon Boost. While in this state, he can dish out explosive finishers, including violent piledrivers and superhuman throws. Use Kiryu's Dragon Finisher to deliver a devastating final attack.

Ryukyu Style

A battle style rooted in Okinawan martial arts. Its base stance utilizes a tinbe and rochin, a traditional shield and short spear. Simply mash or hold down the buttons to weave in flashy sai, nichogama, tonfa, tekko, nunchaku, eiku, and surujin attacks.
Shield yourself from incoming bullets with the tinbe and turn the tide of battle!

Heat Actions

The Ryukyu style also has access to highly technical Heat Actions incorporating Okinawan weaponry. Certain Heat Actions can be seamlessly woven in after a standard combo. Throw a barrage of attacks and follow up with one of these techniques to decimate your foes!

Dragon Boost

Kiryu can power up by maxing out his gauge and activating his Dragon Boost. Activate this state while using Ryukyu Style to unlock the full potential of Kiryu's weaponry. Launch sai as projectiles, hook enemies with nichogama, and send out an overwhelming Dragon Finisher!

Upgrading Abilities

Hone Yourself Through Training

Kiryu's ability upgrades give him access to his most diverse skill set to date. Complete missions and undergo training to mold Kiryu as you see fit. Yakuza Kiwami 3 also offers a new way to strengthen Kiryu. Customize his cell phone with straps and other accessories to boost his motivation, taking his abilities to new heights.

Dark Ties

A Man Drawn into the Heart of the Underworld

The year is 2007. Yoshitaka Mine had once launched a successful startup, only to be stabbed in the back by a trusted partner.
Wandering Kaumorocho in a drunken stupor, he witnesses a gruesome conflict between yakuza factions. After watching a subordinate of Daigo Dojima sacrifice themselves, Mine longs to discover what makes a bond transcend material gain.

He approaches Tsuyoshi Kanda of the Tojo Clan's Nishikiyama Family in hopes of learning more about Daigo. Kanda welcomes him in as his sworn brother and right-hand man. Working in tandem, they bring significant wealth into the family's coffers.
Soon, the Tojo Clan catches wind of Mine and Kanda's actions and springs into action. As Mine and Kanda navigate their way through this crisis, Mine begins to feel a sense of kinship toward Kanda.

As Mine ponders whether this is the unshakeable bond he'd been searching for, he receives a sudden invitation from Daigo Dojima.

Battle Style

Stylish Shoot-Boxing Combat

Mine uses an elegant fighting style based on shoot-boxing. Exploit openings in your opponent's defense to deliver refined combos and beat down enemies. Dash freely through the air to overwhelm foes with unpredictable movement. Many of the techniques used by Mine in the original Yakuza 3 are also available.

Unleash your inner villain and show no mercy!

Dark Awakening

Mine builds up his Shackled Heart by attacking enemies and can spend it to trigger Dark Awakening, a mode that empowers Mine. Using Dark Awakening, Mine drops his facade, revealing his true ferocity and transforming his battle animations and techniques. Go berserk, drag your opponent's faces along the ground, and brutalize them with a storm of relentless strikes.

Let your dark side loose and go wild in battle!

Heat Actions

Mine possesses many stylish, cold-blooded Heat Actions, including an all-out barrage to the face and a brutal gut punch. During Dark Awakening, his Heat Actions evolve. Channel Mine's inner darkness and obliterate his enemies!

Upgrading Abilities

Unlocking Mine's Callous Ferocity

Mine's upgrades refine his combat abilities, improving his techniques and unlocking mid-air Heat Actions. A number of upgrades to Dark Awakening are also available! Embolden Mine's composure and ferocity and make quick work of your enemies!

Skill Tree

Two men will walk different paths that converge to shake the very foundations of fate.

Key Features:

• All-New Experience – for the first time ever, fans can play as Mine. Battle foes with a stylish yet refined combat system centered around boxing, explore the streets of Kamurocho, and see the usually cool-headed Mine cut loose and have fun.
• “Dark Awakening” mode – unleash Mine’s inner darkness in battle, triggering a rampage with ruthless, relentless combos, and finishing foes with a decisive strike infused with the power of darkness.
• “Hell’s Arena” – an underground fight club where players can enjoy fights under a variety of unique rules. In “Survival Hell” mode, players will fight their way through an underground dungeon, enduring relentless assaults from numerous hunters, to reach the goal and clear the challenge.

Pre-order to get the 'Ryukyu Gal Gang: Ichiban Legendary Lad' DLC that adds the fan-favorite character Ichiban Kasuga to your biker gang.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on February 12, 2026.