# Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher: SEGA
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Feb 12, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Action-Adventure, ActionRPG, Adventure, Beat'emup, DatingSim, JRPG, RPG
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937550/)
- Playtime: Main story 25 hr, Main + some extras 40 hr, 100% completion 55 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/yakuza-kiwami-3-and-dark-ties)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Mexican Spanish; Subtitles: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan); Audio: American English, Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/yakuza-kiwami-3-and-dark-ties)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Dark Ties allows players to enjoy new characters and combat based on the Dragon Engine.
- Some reviews mention that the two combat styles and improved combat feel are fun.
- The settings of Yakuza 3, including Okinawa and the orphanage, can be experienced with better graphics.

### Weaknesses

- Major parts of the original story and content have been deleted, reduced, or changed.
- The story is thin, and changes to the ending and settings make its connection to later games confusing.
- Enemies have excessive defense and super armor, making combat tedious and unsatisfying.

## Links

- [Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/2549)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/2549/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T20:09:41.687Z