Dark Ties

Overview

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a 2026 action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. A part of the Like a Dragon series, the game comprises two distinct campaigns: Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of the 2009 video game Yakuza 3; and Dark Ties, a spin-off title taking place before the events of Yakuza 3. As in the original game, Kiwami 3 continues the story of Kazuma Kiryu, following the events of Yakuza 2 and its remake Kiwami 2. Kiryu, after retiring from his life of crime to become an orphanage caretaker, is forced to protect his new family from the threats of Japan's underworld. Dark Ties stars Yoshitaka Mine, a major antagonist of Yakuza 3, and chronicles his rise to power as a yakuza.

The game was released for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, on February 12, 2026. The game received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the improved gameplay mechanics and Dark Ties's story, but criticism towards the visuals, altered story and removed content from Yakuza 3, and the length of Dark Ties.

Official trailer

Announcement Trailer. Watch on YouTube

Screenshots

Game details

Developer

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Publisher

Sega

Series

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Platforms

Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Windows, PlayStation 5

Age rating

ESRB M

Modes

Single player

No

Local multiplayer

No

Online multiplayer

No

Co op

No

Age ratings

ESRB

M

Release dates

Playable today

Credits

Publisher

Sega

Developer

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Released

2026-02-12

Age rating

ESRB M

Region

US