Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Lands with Rebuilt Combat and Fresh Story

The Yakuza series expands with a two-in-one release: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The package includes Yakuza Kiwami 3 – a ground-up remake of the 2009 classic – and Dark Ties, a new narrative centered on Yoshitaka Mine. The remake adds reworked combat, new cutscenes, and detailed recreations of Tokyo and Okinawa, alongside a slate of returning and new side activities. A demo is available now with content from both parts of the collection. The full release is available now on Xbox Series X|S.

What's New in Yakuza Kiwami 3

Kiryu returns with a modernized take on his signature brawling and a broader slice-of-life layer that leans into Okinawa’s setting. The remake introduces two distinct combat styles, adds extra story cutscenes, and layers in expanded minigames, while preserving the series’ focus on street scuffles and character-driven substories.

Two Battle Styles – Classic Power and Okinawan Technique

• Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami – the most expansive version of Kiryu’s iconic brawler style, with the series’ widest set of attack techniques. Environmental weapons remain central – pick up objects to turn the tide.
• Ryukyu style – rooted in Okinawan martial arts, built around a Tinbe and Rochin (shield and short spear). Mix in Sai, Nichogama, Tonfa, Tekko, Nunchaku, Eiku, and Surujin attacks; the tinbe can block incoming bullets.

Life at Morning Glory – Caretaking That Shapes Kiryu

As manager of the Morning Glory Orphanage, Kiryu spends time cooking, gardening, fishing, bug-catching, and helping with homework. Chores and interactions strengthen Kiryu and unlock a broader range of activities. Each child’s daily life feeds into personal substories that explore their hopes and challenges.

Bad Boy Dragon – Build a Crew and Defend Okinawa

Kiryu leads the Haisai Girls against the Tokyo Night Terrors, recruiting and training allies to become Japan’s top girl gang. Features include:

• Baddies Battles – fight side by side with 5 allies.
• Rumbles – gear up 20 gang members for large-scale clashes.
• Bike assaults – hop on a motorcycle to storm enemy bases in strategic skirmishes.
• Upgrades – invest in weapons, uniforms, and bikes to power up the squad.

Dark Ties – Yoshitaka Mine's Rise and Ruthless Methods

Dark Ties shifts focus to Yoshitaka Mine, charting his path from startup founder to hardened yakuza. The new story mode brings a distinct combat identity and mission structure tailored to Mine’s persona.

Mine's Combat – Precision Strikes and Dark Awakening

• Shoot-boxing style – an elegant, combo-driven moveset that exploits defensive gaps and uses aerial dashes for unpredictable pressure.
• Dark Awakening – Mine drops his composure, transforming animations and techniques into a more ferocious state with evolved Heat Actions, including face-barrage and brutal gut strikes.

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Kanda Damage Control – Pr with Consequences

Mine fronts a public-relations campaign to reshape Kanda’s image, handling requests around Kamurocho. Solving problems boosts Kanda’s standing and unlocks Drink Links that deepen their relationship.

Underground Fight Club – Hell's Arena

In Kamurocho’s Hell’s Arena, VIPs bet on lethal competitions: daily Hellish Brawls and Survival Hells, where fighters are relentlessly hunted. The arena threatens the Nishikiyama Family’s operations, prompting Mine to enter and dismantle it from within through a gauntlet of high-risk battles.

Entertainment – Arcades, Game Gear, and Fan-Favorite Diversions

Yakuza Kiwami 3 revives staple minigames – from bowling to Print Club – and adds a series first: in-game Sega Game Gear play with multiple titles accessible. Arcades feature machines including UFO Catchers, Emergency Call Ambulance, and SlashOut, alongside a broader spread of side activities.

At a Glance – Modes and Key Beats

This snapshot outlines the collection’s core components and the standout features tied to each mode. It can help players decide what to try first in the demo or the full release.

Availability and Demo

A demo is available now with playable slices of both Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties. The full collection is available now on Xbox Series X|S.

Final Takeaway – Two Eras of Yakuza in One Focused Package

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties pairs a modernized return to Kiryu’s Okinawan chapter with a first-time, Mine-led story. For players, that means refined brawling, deeper side content, and a fresh perspective on Kamurocho’s power plays – all in a single release.