Pre-existing owners will "be able to continue playing", but new players will have to buy the complete Yakuza Complete Series bundle.Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be available as a standalone purchase after Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month.
Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be available as a standalone purchase after Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month.
While people who already own the game will "still be able to continue playing it", "those new to the series who wish to experience the original version" will only be able to play it if they buy the whole Yakua Complete Series bundle.
"The release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is now less than one month away. Everyone at the studio has poured their hearts into creating this title, and we are truly looking forward to the day everybody can finally play it," Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio wrote.
"We would also like to express our deep gratitude for the warm support and respectful feedback we receive from communities around the world. While we may not be able to reply to every comment individually, please know that we hear all of your voices.
"We place great importance on staying faithful to our creative direction, and we hope you will enjoy the completely new experiences we have envisioned for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
"Those who already own Yakuza 3 Remastered will still be able to continue playing it. For those new to the series who wish to experience the original version, it will be available with purchase of the Yakuza Complete Series bundle. We hope you look forward to our upcoming releases as well. Thank you again for your support and feedback."
If you're keen, and quick, you can snap up the original Yakuza 3 Remastered for £16 on the PlayStation store and Steam, £18 on the Xbox store, or pick up a physical copy of the Yakuza Remastered Collection, which includes remastered versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is set to release for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and last-gen consoles on 12th February, 2026.
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Yakuza 3 Remastered is an updated version of Yakuza 3, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Released as part of The Yakuza Remastered Collection in 2019, the remaster features improved graphics, a higher frame rate, and restored content that was cut from the original Western release. The game follows protagonist Kazuma Kiryu as he manages an orphanage in Okinawa while being drawn back into conflicts with the yakuza.
Continue the story of ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he loves in an extreme remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game. The bustling streets of Okinawa and Tokyo come to life in stunning detail with reimagined combat taking brutal brawling action to the next level. Added scenes deliver more depth and emotion to the beloved story with new and enhanced side experiences that immerse you in the world like never before, and more.
