With Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, RGG Studio wants to modernize the most obviously aged entry in the series. Did they manage to do that?
The game was released almost a full year ago and revolves around an amnesiac Goro Majima's adventures in and around Hawaii.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio also assures that the patch will include "many other improvements" besides those currently specified.
With Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties coming soon, Masayoshi Yokoyama says the studio is "releasing everything that we can at the moment."
Run through Okinawa as Kiryu and experience various Substories or take on thugs in Kamurocho with Mine's shoot-boxing style.
The demo will allow players to experience some substories from both titles, as well as the fighting styles of Kiryu and Mine.
RGG Studio has stated that series newcomers who want to check out the original can get it through the Yakuza Complete Series bundle.
More details have yet to be revealed, but it should offer a nice gameplay sampler ahead of the title's launch on February 12th.
Both Kiryu and Mine will get plenty of new activities, including substories, Good Deeds Quests, and even cell phone customization.
Darkest Dungeon 2, art of rally, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and more also available for Extra and Premium subscribers on January 20th.
Other notable titles allegedly coming to both tiers include Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead.
Many Japanese developers expressed the belief that Grand Theft Auto 6's release will mark the start of a new generation for gaming.
Players can also learn more about the combat styles for Kiryu and Mine before the title's launch on February 12th, 2026.
New features and gameplay from the remake and side-story will be showcased ahead of their launch on February 12th, 2026.
The new activities revolve around making protagonist Kiryu get closer to fatherhood, and expanding on Mine's relationship with Kanda.
Mine can more than hold his own in the upcoming side story, kicking off enemies and unleashing his own powerful Heat Actions.
Director Ryosuke Horii also notes that the story is "cooler and more stylish" than Yakuza 3 with Mine interacting with people differently.
Kiryu's classic Combat Style offers the "most diverse moveset in the series" and accompanies the weapons-focused Ryukyu Style.
While the upcoming fighting game will feature the classic style of matches, it will also feature a brand new mode with shifting momentum.
Development on Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new IP is proceeding smoothly, though it still lacks a release date and platforms.
