Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku detail the plot of Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties, along with the combat system and abilities available to us.
Yakuza Kiwami 3, the next chapter in the franchise, illustrates how Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku reacted “the healthy habit” of offering us delivery annually.
Now we have this remake that also comes with Dark Ties a spin-off dedicated to the film’s villain, Yoshitaka Mine.
And to make up for the bad taste in the mouth of previous news about the game, it arrives now Detailed information about the story and combat system of this delivery.
This will be the story and combat of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Sega has published an extensive Kiwami 3 archive, where it presents us the keys to the plot, its protagonists and the combat system what awaits us.
Kazuma Kiryu moves to Okinawa to run an orphanage. However, soon the eviction notices start arrivingdriven by the ambition of the Ryudo family, a group of local yakuza.
To protect children and secure their future, Kiryu confronts Ryudo’s leaderShigeru Nakahara, and his second-in-command, Rikiya Shimabukuro.
Kiryu discovers that behind the pressure on the orphanage there is a much more complex plot: US base expansion plans and tourism development projects.
Upon returning to Kamurocho, Kiryu finds himself at the epicenter of a power struggle. A story of conspiracies, loyalty and sacrificeas only the Like a Dragon saga can offer us.
Among the familiar faces, Goro Majima could not be missed; long before the events of Pirate in Hawaii, but already converted into Kiryu’s faithful ally.
In turn, Yoshinobu Sukuzu is the Minister of Transport which promotes the development of tourism in Okinawa, facing the expansion of military bases led by Defense Minister Tamiya.
There are also two mysterious villains, enigmatic figures whose motivations and alliances remain hiddenand this will add tension and danger to the plot.
At the time of “distribution”, Kiryu will have access to the Dojima Dragon – Extreme style. It combines classic movements from the saga with renewed techniques, maintaining the rawness and forcefulness that fans love.
Kiryu can use objects in the environment, from signs to improvised weaponsand activate your Dragon Boost to perform devastating finishes known as Dragon Finish, crushing your enemies with enormous force.
Then there is the Ryukyu Style, inspired by the martial tradition of Okinawa. Use eight different weaponsfrom tonfas to nunchakus, which integrate defense and attack.
The game also allows you to customize and improve skills through training, missions and mobile accessoriesthat increase motivation and performance in combat.
As for the plot of Dark Ties, this additional campaign follows Yoshitaka Mine, a businessman who finds himself attracted to the world of yakuza.
After losing everything due to a partner’s betrayal, Mine wanders drunk around Kamurocho and witnesses a violent yakuza conflict. The sacrifice of Daigo’s subordinate awakens in him the desire to understand true loyalty.
Mine joins Tsuyoshi Kanda of the Tojo clan, who considers him his right-hand man.. Together they strengthen the family’s finances, while learning about the strength of bonds that transcend personal interest.
Mine’s combat style combines boxing and acrobaticswith a unique Awakening system, which unleashes your wildest side, transforming each encounter into a spectacle.
There’s less to enjoy Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties: the premiere will take place on February 12, 2026, on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
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