SEGA is releasing a free demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on January 21, 2026 (tomorrow). The demo launches on Steam at 7 a.m. PT and on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 at 9 p.m. PT.
The demo includes both games in the package: Yakuza Kiwami 3, where you explore Okinawa as Kiryu with multiple combat styles and side activities, and Dark Ties, a new story featuring Yoshitaka Mine in Kamurocho with shoot-boxing combat. The full game releases February 12, 2026.
Today, SEGA announced that players will soon be able to experience an early look at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s upcoming title Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties when the free demo releases tomorrow, January 21, 2026. Players can jump into the action by downloading the demo on Steam starting 7 a.m. PT followed by consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2) at 9 p.m. PT.
In this free demo, players will experience both games included in the two-games-in-one, action-adventure beat ‘em up.
In Yakuza Kiwami 3, players can explore Ryukyu, Okinawa as Kazuma Kiryu, beating down bad guys while dynamically switching between Kiryu’s brutal Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami and weapon-based Ryukyu styles and indulging in immersive side experiences like karaoke, sub-stories, outfit customization and more.
In Dark Ties, players can enjoy a slice of the all-new story featuring Yoshitaka Mine, exploring Kamurocho and variety of side experiences while also sinking their teeth into Mine’s shoot-boxing combat to stylishly dispose of foes.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches February 12, 2026 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. To pre-order Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, as well as stay up to date on the latest news, please visit the official Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties website.
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