Yakuza Kiwami 3 Announced for 2026; Includes Spin-Off Title “Dark Ties”
Well, it’s official, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is remaking Yakuza 3 and giving it the Kiwami treatment. Set to arrive this upcoming February, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a complete overhaul of the original Yakuza 3, giving it not only modernized visuals but also bringing plenty of new gameplay mechanics, features, and entirely new quests and activities.
But perhaps the biggest surprise is that the studio is also working on a spin-off that’ll be included with the remake, Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties.
Dark Ties Sees Players Take on the Role of Yakuza 3’s Villain
As announced during the RGG Summit last night, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is remaking Yakuza 3 with a new entry in the Kiwami remakes. The title, dubbed Yakuza Kiwami 3, will feature a wide range of improvements, from overhauled visuals and gameplay refinements, including a new fighting style, to English dubbing and even new mini-games. Additionally, this will be the first title in the Yakuza series to utilize motion capture, allowing the game to deliver even more believable facial expressions and performances.
But that’s not all this remake is coming with, as it will come with a brand-new spinoff entry called Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties. The twist? We’ll be playing as Yoshitaka Mine, the antagonist of Yakuza Kiwami 3, as we learn about his journey and discover how he became the villain leading into Yakuza 3.
While Dark Ties is included with Yakuza Kiwami 3, it is a separate, standalone adventure from the game, meaning players will be able to start either Dark Ties or Kiwami 3 when they start the game.
Both titles are launching on February 11, 2026, for PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.
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That is such a cool idea, exploring the backstory of villains like Mine. I am so down for more Yakuza and spinoff games.