Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Demo Available This Week

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Demo is launching on PC and consoles
FREE GAMES Fyra Frost - Jan 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - 57 comments
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Fans of the Yakuza series can now dive into the world of Kamurocho and Okinawa ahead of the full game release. After the official announcement of the game, which took place last year, SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The demo is available today on PC via Steam, while console players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 can access it starting tomorrow.

A free look at the game

The demo offers a first look at the combined experience of the two titles. Yakuza Kiwami 3 brings a full remake of the original Yakuza 3, allowing players to step into Kazuma Kiryu's shoes and explore the scenic Ryukyu islands. Players can enjoy hand-to-hand combat using multiple fighting styles, engage in classic side activities like karaoke, and experience key story sequences that set the stage for the full game.

Meanwhile, Dark Ties introduces a fresh perspective with protagonist Yoshitaka Mine, navigating Kamurocho in a new narrative that combines action-packed combat with the series' signature storytelling. The demo gives players a taste of Mine's shoot-boxing combat and the dark, cinematic tone that distinguishes this story from the mainline title.

 

 

It’s important to note that progress made in the demo will not carry over to the full release, but it offers an excellent opportunity for players to experience both games before their official launch.

The demo's release schedule varies slightly by platform. PC users can download it immediately as of January 21, 2026, while console players will gain access later the same day, which may correspond to January 22 in certain regions depending on local time zones.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is slated for worldwide release on February 12, 2026, across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch platforms. The combined release continues the franchise's legacy of cinematic storytelling, dynamic combat systems, and immersive side content, promising both longtime fans and newcomers an engaging experience. Don't forget to use our comparator to get Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties at the best price for your platform of choice if you want to immerse into this new Yakuza adventure after playing the demo.

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SlDiorite5
SlDiorite5
Feb 19, 2026, 9:24 PM
The game is already out, but the demo is still up. You can check for yourself the changes to the original's gameplay. It's Yakuza, so you already know it's gonna be good, but now you can get a feel for it before buying.
jjpasu
jjpasu
Feb 19, 2026, 9:16 PM on dlcompare.es
La idea de que la demo permita ver tanto combates de Kiryu como el enfoque de Dark Ties con Mine es realmente motivadora. Me parece genial que SEGA nos haya dado esta probadita de todo lo que es el juego completo, porque así se puede valorar la propuesta narrativa y ver si se ajusta a las expectativas sobre el juego completo.
The idea that the demo allows us to see both Kiryu's combat and Dark Ties' approach with Mine is really motivating. I think it's great that SEGA has given us this taste of everything that the full game is, because this way you can assess the narrative approach and see if it matches your expectations about the full game.
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Nachos
Nachos
Feb 19, 2026, 6:37 PM on dlcompare.fr
Concernant la démo de Yakuza Kiwami 3, elle m’a fait très bonne impression. On retrouve instantanément l’atmosphère si particulière de la saga. Les graphismes modernisés offrent une véritable seconde jeunesse à l’épisode original, notamment dans les rues d’Okinawa, qui semblent plus animées que jamais. Le système de combat gagne en fluidité, même s’il n’apporte presque aucune nouveauté. Pouvoir essayer une démo avant d’acheter un jeu reste une excellente initiative. Pour les prochains titres de la licence, j’espère toutefois que le studio optera pour un nouveau moteur, car certaines textures accusent vraiment leur âge, et que nous aurons également droit à moins de recyclage sur les mini-jeux
The Yakuza Kiwami 3 demo made a very good impression on me. The saga's distinctive atmosphere is instantly apparent. The modernized graphics give the original episode a new lease of life, especially in the streets of Okinawa, which seem livelier than ever. The combat system is even more fluid, even if it offers almost nothing new. Being able to try out a demo before buying a game remains an excellent initiative. For future titles in the license, however, I hope that the studio will opt for a new engine, as some of the textures are really showing their age, and that we'll also see less recycling in the mini-games.
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PhoenixAdi
PhoenixAdi
Feb 19, 2026, 2:27 PM on dlcompare.es
En el juego completo cortaron mucho contenido del original (de más de 100 historias secundarias en el original a 31 en este juego), escenas post créditos ridículamente malas tanto en Kiwami 3 como en Dark Ties. Quizás el Kiwami 3 sea una demo del original 😅
In the full game they cut a lot of content from the original (from over 100 side stories in the original to 31 in this game), ridiculously bad post credits scenes in both Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties. Maybe Kiwami 3 is a demo of the original 😅.
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AizenReis
AizenReis
Feb 19, 2026, 12:46 PM on dlcompare.es
Como fan de la saga, saber que se puede descargar una demo para PC o consola es fantástico. La noticia me ha dado la oportunidad de comprobar cómo se siente el combate entre estilos diferentes, explorar escenarios icónicos y revivir momentos clásicos antes de que llegue la versión completa en febrero. Además, experimentar con actividades secundarias clásicas en la demo aumenta mi entusiasmo considerablemente.
As a fan of the series, knowing that you can download a demo for PC or console is fantastic. The news has given me a chance to check out what combat feels like between different styles, explore iconic scenarios and relive classic moments before the full version arrives in February. Plus, experiencing classic side activities in the demo boosts my excitement considerably.
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Dlogger
Dlogger
Feb 19, 2026, 8:49 AM on dlcompare.es
No he probado la demo y no tengo mucha opinión al respecto pero siempre es bueno poder probar los juegos antes de comprarlos. Así que esa política me parece bien
I haven't tried the demo and don't have much of an opinion on it but it's always good to be able to try games before you buy them. So that policy is fine with me
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PaLo
PaLo
Feb 18, 2026, 9:54 PM on dlcompare.es
En la demo no se aprecia pero hay algunos cambios "interesantes" en la historia que pueden causar confusión si juegas a los juegos en orden argumental por primera vez y juegas a este juego en lugar de a Yakuza 3 Remaster.
In the demo it is not apparent but there are some "interesting" changes in the story that may cause confusion if you play the games in story order for the first time and play this game instead of Yakuza 3 Remaster.
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BlackCabra
BlackCabra
Feb 18, 2026, 9:03 PM on dlcompare.es
Siento que lanzar esta demo antes del estreno global es una excelente estrategia: te permite experimentar partes claves de los dos juegos sin ningún compromiso. El hecho de que no se pueda transferir progresos no me molesta, porque lo importante es probar la esencia de ambos títulos y ver si encajan con lo que busco en un juego de acción narrativa.
I feel that releasing this demo before the global release is an excellent strategy: it allows you to experience key parts of both games without any compromise. The fact that you can't transfer progress doesn't bother me, because the important thing is to try the essence of both titles and see if they fit what I'm looking for in a narrative action game.
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SerYohoho
SerYohoho
Feb 18, 2026, 12:09 PM on dlcompare.es
Si eres nuevo en la serie, simplemente consigue el juego original a través de GOG u otros métodos y olvidate de la demo y de esta versión. Me gusta este estudio, pero a veces es difícil defenderlos porque se siguen perjudicando con todo lo que hacen. Ojalá "Stranger than Heaven" sea mejor.
If you're new to the series, just get the original game through GOG or other methods and forget about the demo and this version. I like this studio, but sometimes it's hard to defend them because they keep hurting themselves with everything they do. Hopefully Stranger than Heaven will be better.
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Juanet
Juanet
Feb 18, 2026, 10:54 AM on dlcompare.es
La demo de Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties me parece una pérdida de tiempo después de haber probado el juego. Creo que no muestra realmente lo no tan buen juego que es. La demo se siente más como una muestra técnica que como una verdadera oportunidad de experimentar el contenido del juego. pero ni aun así merece la pena.
The Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties demo seems like a waste of time to me after having tried the game. I think it doesn't really show how not that great of a game it is. The demo feels more like a technical showcase than a real chance to experience the game's content. but even then it's not worth it.
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