Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Reveal Minigames, Substories, and Karaoke Tracks Ahead of Launch

In a nutshell

Yakuza Kiwami 3 features quirky substories, karaoke tracks, and customizable flip phones.
Classic minigames return, including bowling, UFO Catchers, and playable Game Gear titles.
Dark Ties introduces Mine’s karaoke debut and darker quests, such as hunting a serial killer.

SEGA has revealed fresh details for Yakuza Kiwami 3, highlighting the series’ trademark substories and minigames.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 New Minigame Details

Players can expect Kiryu to step into unusual roles, from hosting at Stardust under the alias “Kazzy‑chan” to chasing down the orphanage dog Mame after he digs up a hidden magazine.

Kiryu also explores LaLaLa Loveland, a quirky social platform tied to his flip phone. Through the “Red Thread of Fate transmission,” players can connect with LaLaLa Friends, unlock Loveboxes scattered across Ryukyu and Kamurocho, and customize phones with straps, antennas, and rhinestones that boost abilities.

Karaoke returns with two new tracks: “Pararirai – Happiness Blooms”, an Okinawa‑inspired song composed by Ryosuke Horii, and “Kamurocho Rhapsody”, a rock‑infused anthem celebrating the city’s danger and emotion.

Classic minigames such as bowling, Print Club, and arcade favorites like UFO Catchers and Emergency Call Ambulance are back.

For the first time, SEGA’s Game Gear handheld is playable in‑game, complete with titles like Sonic Chaos, Galaga, Pac‑Man, and Mappy.

Dark Ties: Mine’s Story and Karaoke

The companion title Dark Ties shifts focus to Yoshitaka Mine, Kiryu’s adversary turned protagonist.

Players will tackle Good Deed Quests, including tracking down the mysterious Kamuro Killer, and quirky encounters like breaking up a chaotic cosplay party in a public intoxication awareness campaign.