Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Game-Key Card
- Release Date
Nintendo eShop
12th Feb 2026 — $59.99
12th Feb 2026 — £54.99
- Demo Available
- Yes
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (Switch 2) - Maybe It's Time To Take A Break
Daddy issues
I’m of the opinion that there are no bad Yakuza games. Although the series has definitely fluctuated in quality over the years, they always offer up something to keep me engaged and satisfied. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is still a decent entry, but it’s also bloated, poorly paced, and marred in controversy surrounding the recasting...
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties News
Japanese Charts Yakuza Kiwami 3 Brings The Fight To Mario Tennis
It's-a (Kiwa)Mi
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and it has been quite the week for Kiryu and co. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has punched its way to the top of the pile on PS5, shifting 58,171 copies in its debut week. The PS4 and Switch 2 versions grab fifth and sixth places, too, giving the game almost 94,000 units to its name...
UK Charts Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Decent Debut
But it's not enough to take the trophy
We are back with an updated look at the UK physical gaming charts, and once again, there are a few newcomers sprinkled into the mix this week! The biggest news for us Switch fans is Mario Tennis Fever, which has put up a strong performance in its debut week and finds itself in second — just one place behind...
Nintendo Download 12th February (North America)
Mario Tennis Fever! Reanimal! BlazBlue Entropy Effect X!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - New Releases: ChromaGun 2:...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 Will Be The Last Kiwami Game, Says RGG Studio Head
Instead, there may be "a new series on a different line"
Alongside continuing the stories of Kazuma Kiryu and introducing the world to Ichiban Kasuga, Sega and RGG Studio has spent about a decade bringing back some of the older Yakuza / Like A Dragon games for modern audiences. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, out on 12th February, is the latest of...
Video 14 Exciting Games Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In February 2026
These residents are evil
Gosh, how is it February already? We don't know about you, but January actually flew by this year, and looking at the stacked line-up of games for the next few weeks, we suspect we'll be seeing March before we know it. Yes, February is set to deliver a bunch of bangers for the Switch and Switch 2 (so much so that we're...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Dev Acknowledges Demo's "Graphical Issues", Launch Update Planned
It "does not represent the final experience"
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio recently released a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. As much as fans appreciated this early play test, it's also drawn some criticism. Some players had been highlighting "graphical issues"
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Scores A Switch 2 eShop Demo This Week
Update: It's now live on the eShop
Last week, the PlayStation Blog revealed a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties would be released on PlayStation 5. It's now been officially confirmed for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. It should be live on the Switch 2 eShop very soon, and will give players access to both games. However, it's been...
News Sega Confirms Another Retro Arcade Game For Yakuza Kiwami 3
MORE!
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hits the Switch 2 next month and if you weren't already excited about the game, to top it off, there are a bunch of retro Sega titles you'll be able to revisit. Following the recent Game Gear news, another arcade title has been revealed. As noted by our
News Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
Three more retro offerings
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches for the Switch 2 next month, and in case you missed it, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be adding a variety of retro games. Our colleagues at Push Square covered one of these reveals in December, and more recently, Sega lifted the lid on the inclusion of Game Gear titles. According...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct Showcases New Modes Bad Boy Dragon And Hell's Arena
Update: Check out 6 minutes of gameplay
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that they will be airing a Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct next week, which launches on Switch 2 on 12th February 2026. The Direct will be a late one for UK and European folks, with the stream kicking off on 23rd December 2025 at 1am GMT / 2am ET — that's 22nd...
Previews
Preview Raising My Daddy Rank At A London Gyoza Bar
Form an orderly Kiryu
My gaming life can now be cleanly split into two sections: the period before I had heard the phrase "Daddy Rank", and the period after it. It's one of the key features of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties that Sega was kind enough to show me at a fancy gyoza-joint-turned-preview space in London this week, and in the days since, I...
About The Game
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3
Continue the story of Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he cares about most in an extreme remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game.
The bustling streets of Okinawa and Tokyo come to life in stunning detail with reimagined combat taking brutal brawling action to the next level. Added scenes deliver more depth and emotion to the beloved story with new and enhanced side experiences that immerse you in the world like never before, and more.
DARK TIES
Experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 in an included separate game. Having once led a successful startup company, he plunged himself into the dark world of the yakuza by choice after losing everything. Left with an empty heart, the pursuit to find true bonds drives him forward once again in a dramatic journey colored by exhilarating boxing-based combat, and a variety of engaging side experiences.
Two men will walk different paths that converge to shake the very foundations of fate.
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