In a nutshell
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 brings back Kazuma Kiryu as he protects the Morning Glory orphanage in Okinawa, facing political conspiracies, Tojo Clan disputes, and new enemies with two distinct combat styles: Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style and Ryukyu Style.
- Dark Ties introduces Yoshitaka Mineโs origin story, charting his rise from betrayed entrepreneur to yakuza figure, featuring brutal shoot-boxing combat and the ferocious Dark Awakening mode.
SEGA has unveiled new story and combat details for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, the upcoming dual release set to launch on February 12, 2026 for PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 โ The Dragon of Dojima Returns
Following the events of the Omi Alliance conflict, Kazuma Kiryu entrusts the Tojo Clan to Daigo Dojima and relocates to Okinawa with Haruka. Peace at the Morning Glory orphanage is short-lived as a government-backed resort plan threatens their home, sparking political conspiracies and clan disputes that drag Kiryu back into the fray.
Key Characters
- Goro Majima โ The Mad Dog of Shimano returns, driven by his obsession with Kiryu.
- Yoshinobu Suzuki โ Minister pushing for Okinawaโs resort development.
- The Man in Black โ A mysterious figure who ambushes Kiryu.
- The Stranger โ A gunman resembling Shintaro Kazama, Kiryuโs foster father.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 – Kiryuโs Fighting Styles
- Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style โ The ultimate evolution of Kiryuโs iconic brawler combat, featuring new Heat Actions, Dragon Boost finishers, and environmental weapon use.
- Ryukyu Style โ Rooted in Okinawan martial arts, this style incorporates traditional weaponry like tinbe and rochin, allowing flashy combos and technical Heat Actions.
Players can also upgrade Kiryuโs abilities through missions and training, while customizing his phone with accessories to boost motivation.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Dark Ties โ Yoshitaka Mineโs Rise
Set in 2007, Dark Ties follows Yoshitaka Mine, a betrayed entrepreneur who finds himself drawn into Kamurochoโs underworld. Partnering with Tsuyoshi Kanda of the Nishikiyama Family, Mine begins to explore the meaning of true bonds while navigating Tojo Clan politics.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 – Mineโs Combat System
- Shoot-Boxing Style โ Elegant yet brutal, combining refined combos with aerial movement.
- Dark Awakening โ A ferocious mode that unlocks savage Heat Actions, transforming Mineโs techniques into relentless assaults.
- Ability Upgrades โ Enhance Mineโs mid-air Heat Actions and refine his Dark Awakening powers for devastating results.
