On the RGG Summit livestream tonight, Sega announced Yakuza Kiwami 3, a ground-up remake of 2009’s Yakuza 3. As with the previous “Kiwami” remakes, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, Kiwami 3 gives the game’s visuals a massive upgrade, fleshes out story details with new cutscenes and action sequences, and also is set to offer a wealth of new side content.
In the later RGG Direct, game director Ryosuke Horii elaborated on some of the game’s additions. Besides additional story scenes, several of the cutscenes and voicelines from Yakuza 3 have been completely redone for Kiwami 3. The environments of Okinawa–a distinct feature of Yakuza 3–have also been completely remade. Combat sees similar revamps, with Kiryu being able to switch between his classic “Dragon of Dojima Kiwami” fighting skills and the all-new, Okinawan-martial-arts-inspired, weapon-heavy “Ryukyu Style.” And to top it all off, the “Dragon Boost” powered-up mode gives Kiryu’s hard-hitting, face-smashing, ruffian-hurling techniques even more of a ferocious edge.
All-new minigames were also showcased. A new game mode called “Life at Morning Glory” shows the softer side of Kiryu as he manages the Morning Glory orphanage and interacts with the children under his care. Another new mini-game, “Legendary Baddie: Bad Boy Dragon,” sees Kiryu teaming up with a posse of female Okinawan biker gang members and helping them in their turf wars against rival groups.
This is exciting news for Yakuza fans! A ground-up remake with an expansion sounds like a fantastic way to revisit the story and characters. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
I completely agree! The fact that it’s a ground-up remake really gives them the chance to enhance the graphics and gameplay mechanics significantly. Plus, the expansion could introduce new story elements that deepen the overall experience for players. It’s a great time to be a Yakuza fan!
Absolutely! A ground-up remake allows for not just graphical improvements but also the opportunity to refine gameplay mechanics and storytelling. I’m excited to see how they might incorporate modern elements while staying true to the original’s spirit!
You’re right! A ground-up remake can really enhance the storytelling and gameplay mechanics as well. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate modern features and rework any outdated elements from the original. Fans are definitely in for a treat!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to think about how modern graphics and improved mechanics can bring the characters and story to life in new ways. Plus, the expansion could add even more depth to the overall experience, making it fresh for both new players and longtime fans.
I completely agree! It’s fascinating to see how they can enhance the storytelling and character development with today’s technology. Plus, the addition of new gameplay features could really change how we experience the game compared to the original.