Yakuza Kiwami 3 Officially Announced, Arriving Next Year with New Adventures

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios Unveils New Titles in Iconic Series

After an unintentional reveal last week, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios has now formally introduced Yakuza Kiwami 3. This announcement was made during the RGG Summit, catching the attention of fans worldwide. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, the new installment revives the beloved 2009 game, Yakuza 3, which originally debuted on PlayStation 3.

This remake is crafted from the ground up, boasting contemporary visual enhancements, refined mechanics, and fresh narrative sequences. The storyline follows the returning character, Kazuma Kiryu, now at a more mature stage in life. He takes a break from his notorious activities to operate an orphanage, a setting pivotal to future series developments. A bundled expansion, titled Dark Ties, shifts focus to Kiryu's foe, Yoshitaka Mine.

Launch Details and Additional Releases

Scheduled for launch on February 12, 2026, Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its spin-off, Dark Ties, will be accessible on PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, and the upcoming Switch 2. Additionally, Switch 2 owners can anticipate the arrival of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 later in the year. Plus, the much-lauded Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut is slated for release on PS5, Xbox, and PC this December, previously exclusive to Switch 2 fans.

Upcoming Projects and Future Prospects

During the RGG Summit, we also glimpsed into another project, Stranger Than Heaven. While details remain sparse, this title is distinct from both the Like a Dragon and Judgement franchises, spanning several 20th-century eras. Although its release is still years out, a teaser trailer provided a peek into its development, featuring gaming clips and actor motion capture.

Meanwhile, anticipation builds as fans await word on the next installment in the Like a Dragon series, following the series' recent imaginative release, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.