In a nutshell

• Yakuza Kiwami 3 lets players step into Kiryu’s life as caretaker at Morning Glory Orphanage, complete with chores, minigames, and heartfelt substories.
• Dark Ties focuses on Mine and Kanda’s redemption arc, featuring PR quests, “Drink Links,” and a Charisma Rank system.

SEGA has officially unveiled new gameplay details for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, launching February 12, 2026, on PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 – Life at Morning Glory Orphanage

In Yakuza Kiwami 3, Kazuma Kiryu takes on the role of caretaker at Morning Glory Orphanage. Players can:

• Cook meals, tend gardens, help with homework, fish, and even go bug-catching.
• Unlock heartwarming substories tied to each child, including Taichi’s dream of becoming a pro wrestler and Riona’s journey toward her aspirations.
• Build Kiryu’s “Daddy Rank” by mastering chores and cooking dishes requested by the kids.
• Enjoy minigames like sewing, competitive bug-catching, and more.
• Sell crafted goods and produce at the Morning Glory Market to upgrade the orphanage.

Dark Ties – Kanda Damage Control

Meanwhile, Dark Ties shifts focus to Yoshitaka Mine, who spearheads a PR campaign to rehabilitate Kanda’s reputation. Players will:

• Complete “Good Deed Quests” and “Damage Control Challenges” to raise Kanda’s public perception.
• Unlock “Drink Links” that deepen the bond between Mine and Kanda.
• Experience missions ranging from helping distressed civilians to tackling thugs in Kamurocho.
• Progress through Kanda’s “Charisma Rank,” evolving his image from “Actually Trash” to “Actually God.”

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will be launching on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC on February 12, 2026.