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Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of the 2009 PS3 game, is officially announced for early 2026 alongside a new spin-off, Dark Ties, which explores the backstory of Yakuza 3's villain. Both games will be released on multiple platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with the remake featuring updated graphics and gameplay.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties are set to release on Switch 2 and other platforms on February 12, 2026, featuring modern visuals and a new story, with pre-orders available now. The game reimagines the 2009 PlayStation 3 classic, adding new cutscenes, battles, and minigames, and introduces Dark Ties, focusing on Yoshitaka Mine’s journey, intersecting with Kiryu’s story.
Sega has released the first official gameplay footage of its upcoming Virtua Fighter game, showcasing in-game combat with series veterans Akira and Sarah Bryant, and plans to reveal more details at the Tokyo Game Show in September. Meanwhile, an enhanced remaster of Virtua Fighter 5 is set for release on multiple consoles later this year.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game, initially known as Project Century, has been renamed Stranger Than Heaven and revealed at Summer Game Fest, set in Japan during the early 20th century, with a storyline spanning from 1915 to 1943, featuring action gameplay and moral choices, though platform and release details are still unknown.
The Yakuza studio has announced a new historical action brawler called Stranger Than Heaven, set in 1943 with a storyline spanning the 20th century, featuring detective elements and intense combat, though its PC release details are still unknown.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new game Stranger Than Heaven, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, is a detective-themed game set in a glamorous, neon-lit city reminiscent of L.A. Noire, with survival and simulation elements, and is scheduled for release in 2026.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced a new Virtua Fighter project currently in development, with more details to be revealed during a "Virtua Fighter Direct 2024" live stream on December 12. The platforms and release date have not been disclosed yet.
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are preparing for a new installment in the Like a Dragon series, with casting auditions set to begin soon. The upcoming game, which is not Yakuza Kiwami 3, does not have a title yet. The previous installment, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, achieved record-breaking sales, and the next game could be a direct sequel or another spin-off.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will hold cast auditions for the next Like a Dragon title, with series director Masayoshi Yokoyama confirming that it is not Yakuza Kiwami 3. Details for the auditions will be announced in the near future, and Yokoyama hinted at the possibility of a Kiwami 3 in the future.
Masayoshi Yokoyama, director of Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, expresses surprise at the strong early sales of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as the series typically sells slowly over time due to word of mouth. The game shipped one million copies within its first week, a rate Yokoyama wasn't expecting, as the series historically gains traction gradually. VGC's review praises the game as "the series at its very best" and "one of the best RPGs we've played in years."
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that the adventure role-playing game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has shipped over 1 million copies globally, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise. In celebration, Sega will be giving out free in-game celebratory T-shirts to players. The game was launched on January 26 for various platforms and has already sold over 100,000 copies.
Sega's latest game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, features a cheeky nod to itself as the protagonist praises the company's past games while visiting a retro arcade. The game, set in Japan, includes genuine Sega arcades with classic games matching the era. The publisher and developer also poke fun at themselves through side content, such as a robotic version of a Hiroshima mascot mocking the Sega Game Gear. Despite some frustration over exclusive content in different game versions, Infinite Wealth has been a commercial success and received positive reviews, with IGN calling it one of the greatest games in the Yakuza series.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth becomes the fastest-selling game in the Yakuza series, reaching 1 million units sold in its first week, with free downloadable content to celebrate. The game features turn-based combat, a large map, and diverse character roles, but has caused frustration with its exclusive New Game Plus mode in higher-priced versions. IGN's review praises it as one of the best in the series.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest RPG from SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, has surpassed one million units in worldwide shipments and digital sales within a week of its release across various platforms. The game features larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, and offers epic emotional drama, best-in-class RPG action, and an infinite adventure spanning Japan and Hawaii, with vibrant environments and a mix of quests and activities to enjoy.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has achieved the series' most successful launch on Steam, with a peak concurrent player count of 46,161 over its launch weekend, surpassing the previous best launch for the series. The game continues the stories of protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu and has garnered well-deserved success, as indicated by positive reviews.