Yakuza Kiwami 3 will officially launch next year, as announced by Ga Gotoku Studio. It is a full remake of the 2009 title Yakuza 3 by the same game developer.
The confirmation happened during the RGG Summit at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. This game also follows the path of two earlier remakes. Yakuza Kiwami was released in 2016, while Yakuza Kiwami 2 came out in 2017.
At the same time, it marks the 20th anniversary of the Yakuza Like a Dragon series. The announcement also came with a trailer. It showed enhanced visuals, gameplay improvements, and a fresh side story.
A Yakuza 3 Remake but Built from the Ground Up
As reported by GosuGamers, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is not just remaster. RGG Studio used the Dragon Engine to build the game from scratch. In the same way, this software framework helped the developers change environments, add new lighting, and improve combat.
The game also adds quality-of-life updates. It is making improvements based on the comments received by the original 2010 version. This remake will have better pacing, side missions, and enhanced combat flow.
For the unfamiliar, the story follows the journey of Kazuma Kiryu. He goes to fight for his Okinawan orphanage from a corrupt land deal.
A New Yakuza 3 Tale About Yoshitaka Mine
According to SEGA, the remake comes with a separate game titled Yakuza 3: Dark Ties. It is a brand new side story focusing on the quest of Yoshitaka Mine. Players will follow Mine’s fall. He is a top businessman who became a criminal in the underworld. Also, the new story focuses on the themes of bonds, loss, and ambition. It even has boxing-based combat.
New Cast and Voice Actors
GosuGamers said that the new casting of the character Go Hamazaki is one big change. Japanese actor Teruyuki Kagawa now plays this character. He works as the actor for voice and facial capture. It brings more emotions and makes the character feel more real.
Other cast members are the following:
- Shido Nakamura as Yoshitaka Mine
- Hiroyuki Miyasako as Tsuyoshi Kanda
- Takaya Kuroda as Kazuma Kiryu
- Ryo Ishibashi as Shigeru Nakahara
- Satoshi Tokushige as Daigo Dojima
- Show Kasamatsu as Rikiya Shimabukuro
Launch Date, Platforms, and Pre-Order Bonus
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties will launch on February 12, 2026. They come as a set on Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.
Players who pre-order the game will get Ichiban Kasuga as a bonus character.
Yes Yakuza 3 was not a fan-favorite before. But this remake could be an exciting comeback!
