SEGA CORPORATION has released a behind-the-scenes video of Mr. Takaya’s creation. Kuroda, who plays Kazuma Kiryu in Yakuza Kiwami 3, posted on YouTube the game Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, which is scheduled to be released on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
*There are a lot of spoilers in this video, please be aware that there will be content that is suitable for those who have played it. Like a Dragon 3 is here
In the video, it reveals the conditions inside the booth during the meeting and filming. Kuroda shares her feelings about the challenge of filming and her feelings about the work. Please stay tuned.
Incidentally, there are a lot of spoilers in this video. Please be aware that there will be content that is suitable for those who have already played Like a Dragon 3.
■ Characters
Former fourth-generation president of the Tojo
Kazuma Clan, Kiryu (Played by: Takaya Kuroda)
The legendary former yakuza nicknamed “The Dragon of Dojima” is a fair-minded man who has earned the trust of many people. He is currently living peacefully at the Asakao Children’s Shelter in Okinawa with Haruka and eight other children, but he is dragged into an incident involving a land dispute and is forced to re-enter the fight.
■Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a game created under the concept of “Changing Legends, New Chapters of History”. It combines two games into one set: Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of Yakuza 3 that was first released in 2009, and Dark Ties, a new game with an all-new original storyline.
In Yakuza Kiwami 3, the story of Kazuma Kiryu is told. The protagonist carries many connections and fights non-stop to protect his important cause. The game has evolved by leaps and bounds in all aspects, including more realistic Okinawa and Tokyo scenes. More powerful combat action than ever before. Drama scenes added to expand the story, and challenging mini-game content.
Dark Ties is a game with Yoshitaka Mine. Kiryu’s arch-nemesis is the protagonist, telling the story of Mine’s dramatic life journey. From the former chairman of a startup company. Stepping into the world of the yakuza
In Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, players can experience the fiery drama of the two boys, Kiryu and Mine, in one game.
■ About the Yakuza Series
It was created in 2005 under the concept of “adult entertainment”. Human nature, betrayal… The story follows the lives of passionate boys living in a large entertainment district, and is a series that expresses a modern Japanese identity that has never been done in a game before.
Product Information:
| Product Name | Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties |
| Release Date | 2026.2.12 |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Xbox Series X|S / PC(Steam) *For Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam) and Deluxe Edition versions, they will only be available in digital versions. |
| Supported Languages | Subtitle: English / Voice: Japanese |
| Official Website | https://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/kiwami3/asia_en/ |
| About copyright | ⒸSEGA |
