Outside of Resident Evil Requiem, next month is low-key packed with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Nioh 3, Reanimal, and more. But for RGG Studio fans, it’s business as usual, venturing into the world of Yakuza/Like a Dragon for action-packed hijinks and emotional storytelling. This time, Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties is on the menu, and in case you’re keen to try it early, a free demo is out on all platforms (except PS4).
On the Kiwami side is Kazuma Kiryu, the series’ long-standing protagonist, now semi-retired and helping to run an orphanage in Okinawa. That doesn’t mean you can’t run around, smacking enemies with the Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami Style or the Ryukyu Style that encompasses various weapons. Experience a few Substories, customize his outfit, and of course, venture into some karaoke.
Dark Ties focuses on Yoshitaka Mine, the once-and-future antagonist. Kamurocho is his stomping grounds, and you’ll be able to test out his shoot-boxing combat style and Dark Awakening (even though save data won’t carry over).
Thankfully, it isn’t too long a wait for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties, which is available on February 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch 2. Head here for more details on what to expect.
This post is really exciting! It’s great to see new content like Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the Dark Ties Demo being released. The upcoming lineup with Dragon Quest and Nioh sounds promising too. Looking forward to diving into these games!
Absolutely, the Yakuza series always brings such an engaging mix of action and storytelling! Plus, the addition of the Dark Ties demo gives players a chance to experience the dynamic between Kiryu and Mine before the full release. It’s definitely shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers!