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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Action-Adventure, RPG, Beat 'em up

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$59.99

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a dual-title release featuring an 'extreme' remake of the 2009 classic Yakuza 3, rebuilt from the ground up in the Dragon Engine, and a brand-new spin-off game, Dark Ties. In Yakuza Kiwami 3, players return to the role of Kazuma Kiryu as he tries to leave his yakuza life behind to run an orphanage in Okinawa, only to be pulled back into a web of political conspiracy and clan conflict. In Dark Ties, players experience a prequel story from the perspective of fan-favorite antagonist Yoshitaka Mine, witnessing his gritty ascent through the ranks of the Tojo Clan. The package offers two distinct, full-length experiences: Kiryu's heartfelt 'dad simulator' and action-brawling in Okinawa, and Mine's stylish, shootboxing combat in the dark alleys of Kamurocho.

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starstarstarstarstar_half(13 Ratings)$59.99Action-Adventure, RPG, Beat 'em up

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a dual-title release featuring an 'extreme' remake of the 2009 classic Yakuza 3, rebuilt from the ground up in the Dragon Engine, and a brand-new spin-off game, Dark Ties. In Yakuza Kiwami 3, players return to the role of Kazuma Kiryu as he tries to leave his yakuza life behind to run an orphanage in Okinawa, only to be pulled back into a web of political conspiracy and clan conflict. In Dark Ties, players experience a prequel story from the perspective of fan-favorite antagonist Yoshitaka Mine, witnessing his gritty ascent through the ranks of the Tojo Clan. The package offers two distinct, full-length experiences: Kiryu's heartfelt 'dad simulator' and action-brawling in Okinawa, and Mine's stylish, shootboxing combat in the dark alleys of Kamurocho.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Key Specifications

Key Specifications for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
Specification Detail
Engine Dragon Engine
Genre Action-Adventure, RPG, Beat 'em up
Release Date 2026-02-12
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher SEGA
Setting Okinawa and Kamurocho, Tokyo
Perspective Third-Person
Platforms PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Multiplayer Single-Player Only
Unique Feature A dual-game package featuring a full remake of Yakuza 3 and a brand-new prequel spin-off, Dark Ties, where players control the fan-favorite antagonist Yoshitaka Mine.

info_outline Note: SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs are pending, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on the Dragon Engine, likely with requirements similar to or slightly higher than other modern Like a Dragon titles.

laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop for the best experience. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.

info_outline GPU TGP: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of the Dragon Engine and maintain stable framerates in the detailed city environments.

info_outline Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.

info_outline CPU Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex AI of numerous NPCs and the physics-based combat.

info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the fast-paced combat.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties System Requirements

1080p

tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR) likely an option.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Hypothetical minimum CPU for a modern Dragon Engine title.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. (A solid modern laptop CPU would be the minimum.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB) (A GPU capable of handling demanding open-world action.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP). (A solid mid-range laptop GPU from the last few generations.)
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RAM: 16 GB (16GB would be the absolute minimum RAM requirement.)
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Storage: 100 GB SSD (An SSD is strongly recommended.)

1440p

tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.

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CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (A powerful modern CPU would be recommended for a stable high-framerate experience.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel Core i7-13700H / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or better. (A high-performance laptop CPU would be needed for this tier.)
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) (A high-end current-gen GPU would be the likely recommendation.)
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Laptop GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB, High TGP). (A high-end laptop GPU would be necessary for a quality 1440p experience.)
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RAM: 16 GB (16GB RAM is expected to be sufficient, with 32GB offering more headroom.)
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Storage: 100 GB NVMe SSD (A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier.)

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Laptop Recommendations

MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i7-12700H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W

storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $1349

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Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-13900H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

US $999

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Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-14900HX

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W

storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

US $1749

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Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-12900H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $1397

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Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W

storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $799

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Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $1299

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Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 more_vert

memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W

storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

US $1489

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Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9

memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 more_vert

memory Intel Core i7-13620H

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

US $1350

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Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070

memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 more_vert

memory Intel Core i7-14700HX

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz

US $1899

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Model: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070

memory CPU: Intel Core i7-14700HX (Score: 860)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 more_vert

memory Intel Core i9-14900HX

developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

US $1699

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Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070

memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)

Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely an option.).

  • Core Requirements

  • desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit

    A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.

  • memoryDirectX: Version 12

    DirectX 12 would likely be required for advanced features.

  • save_altStorage Note: 100 GB available space (SSD Recommended)

    A fast SSD is highly recommended to handle the detailed environments of both Okinawa and Kamurocho.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Map Size and Regions

The game features two distinct, fully realized open-world locations. 'Kiwami 3' is primarily set in the tropical, bustling Downtown Ryukyu, Okinawa. 'Dark Ties' is set in the iconic, neon-lit urban jungle of Kamurocho, Tokyo, allowing players to explore the city from Mine's unique perspective.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Skills & Upgrades Overview

Each protagonist has a unique combat progression. In 'Kiwami 3', Kiryu can switch between his revamped 'Dragon of Dojima' brawler style and a new, weapon-heavy 'Ryukyu Style'. He also has a 'Dragon Boost' power-up mode. In 'Dark Ties', Mine uses a stylish shootboxing combat style and can unleash his 'Dark Awakening' mode for a transformed, brutal moveset.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Game Editions

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($59.99) and a Deluxe Edition ($74.99). The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Ryukyu Gal Gang Customization Pack' for Kiwami 3. Pre-ordering any edition unlocks Ichiban Kasuga as a recruit in Kiwami 3's team battle mode.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Cross-Platform / Crossplay

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a single-player experience, so cross-platform play is not applicable.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Other Features & Info

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    Multiplayer Modes

    The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.

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    Story and Setting

    The package contains two full games. 'Yakuza Kiwami 3' is a remake of Yakuza 3, following Kazuma Kiryu as he runs an orphanage in Okinawa but is drawn back into a Tojo Clan conspiracy. 'Dark Ties' is a new prequel game set in 2007, following the fan-favorite antagonist Yoshitaka Mine and his gritty rise through the yakuza ranks in Kamurocho, Tokyo.

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    Top 3 Gameplay Mechanics
    1. 1. Dual Protagonist & Dual Games: The main feature is the inclusion of two full games in one package, allowing players to experience a complete story from the perspectives of both a hero (Kiryu) and an antagonist (Mine). 2. Dual Fighting Styles (Kiryu): In Kiwami 3, players can fluidly switch between Kiryu's signature brawling 'Dragon of Dojima' style and a new, technical, weapon-based 'Ryukyu Style'. 3. Dark Awakening Mode (Mine): In Dark Ties, players can fill the 'Shackled Hearts' gauge to trigger Mine's ultimate mode, which completely transforms his moveset into a more brutal, animalistic, and unhinged fighting style.
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Frequently Asked Questions

  • help_outline What is Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties?
    It's a dual-game package. It includes 'Yakuza Kiwami 3,' a full remake of Yakuza 3 in the modern Dragon Engine, and 'Dark Ties,' a brand-new prequel game where you play as the antagonist, Yoshitaka Mine.
  • help_outline Do I need to play other Yakuza games first?
    While the stories are deeply connected to the overall saga, 'Dark Ties' serves as a prequel to Yakuza 3, and 'Kiwami 3' has added cutscenes for depth, making the package relatively accessible. However, prior knowledge of Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1, and Kiwami 2 would enhance the experience.
  • help_outline What is new in the combat?
    Kiryu has a brand new, weapon-heavy 'Ryukyu Style' in addition to his classic brawling. Mine has a completely unique 'Shootboxing' fighting style and a powerful 'Dark Awakening' mode that transforms his moveset.
  • help_outline Is there any multiplayer?
    No, both Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties are strictly single-player, narrative-driven experiences.