No, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties does not support crossplay.
No, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties does not support crossplay at this time. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's 2-in-1 package launched February 12, 2026 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Experience both the Yakuza 3 remake (Kiryu's Okinawa story) and Dark Ties (Mine's origin story) in any order. A demo with save transfer is available NOW across all platforms. Since there is no cross-platform support, cross-progression is also unavailable.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is available on the following platforms:
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a two-in-one package celebrating the Like a Dragon series' 20th anniversary. Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a ground-up remake of Yakuza 3 (2009) built in the Dragon Engine, following Kazuma Kiryu and Haruka as they run Morning Glory Orphanage in Okinawa. Dark Ties is a brand-new 15+ hour story starring Yoshitaka Mine, exploring his transformation from entrepreneur to yakuza. Both games feature completely different combat systems and can be played in any order.
Both games are exclusively single-player story-driven experiences. There is no multiplayer, no co-op, and no online features. Yakuza Kiwami 3 features two combat styles (Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami with massive move set, and Ryukyu Style using Okinawan weapons). Dark Ties features boxing-based combat with the Dark Awakening mode. Both games include extensive mini-games, side stories, and the new 'Legendary Baddie, Bad Boy Dragon' biker gang team battle mode.
A playable demo is available NOW on all platforms (released January 21-22, 2026). The demo includes story missions, sub-stories, and mini-games. Demo progress were confirmed to fully transfer over to the retail version after it's release on February 12, 2026. Anyone with a completed demo save file receives exclusive bonuses: Staminan X recovery items and the 'Okinawa Surfer' gear set. This gives you a head start in the full game.
The game launched simultaneously on PC (Steam and Windows Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12, 2026. PS5 features 4K/60FPS with DualSense haptic feedback for Heat Actions. Xbox Series X/S supports Quick Resume and Dolby Atmos. PC offers ultrawide monitor support, DLSS 3.5, and Steam Deck Verified status. There are no Xbox One or older-gen console versions as the developers wanted to fully utilize Dragon Engine water physics and crowd density without hardware limitations.
The demo received some criticism for lighting issues and quality concerns, which will be addressed in the version 1.11 update launching alongside the retail release on February 12, 2026. This update will fix lighting problems, address bugs, and implement other improvements based on demo feedback.
No, both Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties are strictly single-player story-driven experiences with no multiplayer or co-op modes.
You can play either game first in any order. Dark Ties serves as a prequel exploring Mine's backstory, while Kiwami 3 is Kiryu's main story. Both are self-contained.
Yes! All progress from the demo (released January 21-22) were confirmed to carry over to the full game after it's launch on February 12. Completing the demo also unlocked exclusive Staminan X items and Okinawa Surfer gear.
No, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus as of launch day (February 12, 2026). It's a premium $59.99 purchase.
The Digital Deluxe Edition ($74.99) includes the base game plus DLC: extra characters for Ryukyu Gal Gang mode, customization items, BGM tracks, and more. A Digital Deluxe Upgrade is also available separately.
No, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a complete ground-up remake in the Dragon Engine with new cutscenes, combat styles, mini-games, and content. The 2019 Yakuza 3 Remastered was just an upscale of the PS3 original.
Yakuza Kiwami 3's main story is approximately 20-30 hours, with 50+ hours for completionists. Dark Ties is a separate 15+ hour campaign focusing on Mine's rise in the yakuza world.
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