SEGA and RGG have shared new information for their upcoming release Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
This latest update includes details on Kiryu’s domestic life at Morning Glory Orphanage in Yakuza Kiwami 3, Mine’s Kanda’s Damage Control quests in Dark Ties, as well as other gameplay elements. Read on to find out more about what to expect, and you can read their previous update on the game too.
Yakuza Kiwami 3
With Kiryu becoming the manager of Morning Glory Orphanage, it’s your job to look after the children who reside there. Together, you’ll cook, tend to a home garden, help them with homework, fish, and even go bug-catching.
- You can make Kiryu stronger by doing chores and interacting with the orphans. As you become more father-like, you’ll discover an even larger range of activities.
- Daily interactions with the children will also unlock heartwarming substories for each of them. Experience a whole new side of Kiryu as he comes face-to-face with their hopes and dreams.
- Family Time Events – Spending time with the kids at Morning Glory will unlock their unique storylines. Some have trouble making friends, others worry about the future, and there are even those who have fallen in love. As Kiryu helps them work through their problems, he’ll grow into a more confident father figure.
- Daddy Rank – A rank that represents Kiryu’s growth as a caretaker at Morning Glory. Lacking experience in housekeeping, Kiryu will improve his skills and learn a wider range of recipes, cooking dishes that kids request to unlock heartwarming new stories at Morning Glory.
- Morning Glory Mini-Games – Do the chores and hang out with the kids at Morning Glory in some exciting mini-games. Try your hand at Sewing to make bags and pouches, race against the clock in the Competitive Bug-Catching contest and take part in a host of other activities on your quest to become the world’s greatest dad. Additional mini-games include Morning Glory Kitchen, Homework, Fishing, Dragon Reversi and more.
- Morning Glory Market – The produce, crafts, and other items you get through spending time with the kids can be sold for cash at the Morning Glory Market. Use these funds to furnish the orphanage, buy new ingredients, and make life at Morning Glory even more fun!
Dark Ties
As Mine, you are tasked with turning Kanda’s image around so he can climb through the ranks. You’ll need to use wits and knowledge to tackle various requests and challenges on Kanda’s behalf.
- Many people around Kamurocho are saddled with woes and solving their problems will boost Kanda’s public perception. You may also encounter people wrestling with some particularly heavy issues. You won’t want to miss how Mine deals with these problems.
- Your progress in Kanda Damage Control will unlock Drink Links, which delve deeper into your relationship with Kanda.
- Drink Links – As Mine works tirelessly to boost Kanda’s reputation around town, Kanda decides it’s time for a reward. He invites Mine to a very special place: the brothel he frequents. Unable to refuse the kind gesture from his sworn brother, Mine tags along. With time to kill in the waiting room, the two get to chatting. In the midst of a seemingly trivial conversation, Mine begins to notice some unexpected concerns from Kanda.
- Good Deed Quests – Following the Good Deed Plans created by Zenba, one of Kanda’s subordinates, Mine must look into the incidents happening around town. Many stories await at the end of each lead, including ones seeped in tragedy. Witness the normally cool Mine tackle the people of Kamurocho’s troubles head-on.”
- Helping the Little People – Take on missions that involve aiding distressed civilians to raise Kanda’s reputation. From people tormented by thugs to a guy who can’t stop sneezing, get out there and help the citizens around town!
- Damage Control Challenge – You can complete a variety of Damage Control Challenge missions to raise Kanda’s reputation. These range from taking out punks on the streets to winning big in minigames.”
- Charisma Rank – This indicates Kanda’s reputation in the eyes of the public. Initially labelled as “Actually Trash,” Mine’s efforts can bring him to the level of “Actually God” by the final rank, possibly changing him as a person.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties is due to release on 11 February 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X.