The team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has shared important news for fans of the series. They confirmed that Yakuza 3 Remastered will be taken off digital store shelves. This change will happen once Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties comes out next month. It means you cannot buy this specific game by itself anymore.
If you already own Yakuza 3 Remastered, you do not need to worry. You will still be able to download and play the game whenever you want. The studio made it clear that existing owners will keep full access to their library. However, the situation is different for new players.
For anyone new to the Yakuza series who wants to try the original version of the third game, options are limited. They will not be able to purchase Yakuza 3 Remastered as a standalone title. Instead, they must buy the Yakuza Complete Series bundle to get access to this specific remastered edition.
The release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is coming up very soon, less than a month away. The development team expressed their excitement about this upcoming launch. They mentioned that everyone at the studio has worked very hard on this new project. They are looking forward to the day when fans can finally play it.
The studio also took time to thank the community for their support. They acknowledged the respectful feedback they receive from players around the world. While they cannot reply to every single comment, they want fans to know that they hear all the voices and suggestions shared by the community.
Staying true to their creative vision is very important to the developers. They hope that players will enjoy the completely new experiences they have designed for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. This new version promises to offer fresh content and improvements over the previous release.
To summarize the situation for players: those who already have Yakuza 3 Remastered can continue playing without any issues. Newcomers who wish to experience the original version of the game will need to purchase the Yakuza Complete Series bundle. The studio hopes everyone looks forward to the upcoming releases and thanks them again for their continued support.
For those who act quickly, there is still a chance to buy the original Yakuza 3 Remastered before it is removed. It is currently available for £16 on the PlayStation store and Steam. On the Xbox store, the price is £18. Alternatively, you can look for a physical copy of the Yakuza Remastered Collection, which includes the remastered versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is scheduled to launch on February 12, 2026. It will be available on several platforms, including PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and older generation consoles. This ensures that most players will be able to experience the new title when it releases.
