Yakuza Kiwami 3 Will Have Demo

Pre-Release Demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3: Dark Ties Announced

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku are preparing a playable demo of Yakuza Kiwami 3: Dark Ties, which will be available before the game's release on February 12, 2026. Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a complete overhaul of the third game in the series, originally released in 2009. The developers are using the Dragon Engine, the same technology used for Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The Yakuza Kiwami 3: Dark Ties edition will be released on PC (though not available in the Russian section of Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. At a recent press event, the PlayStation Blog announced that a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 is in development. Sega has not yet revealed the demo's release date or the playable content it will include. It also remains unknown whether progress from the demo will carry over to the full version of Yakuza Kiwami 3: Dark Ties. The demo will give players an early preview of the game. While pre-launch demos have become less common in the industry, Sega's decision to release one is a move that fans appreciate. More details are expected soon.

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In the world of gaming, there's plenty happening this week to keep you on your toes. Firstly, Ahmed Hassan has penned an intriguing piece titled "Beloved Xbox Game Listed for Nintendo Switch," published on January 17th. After a year-long wait since its PC and Xbox Series X/S releases, Hi-Fi Rush finally made its way to the PlayStation 5 in March 2024, but could a Nintendo Switch version be next? Hassan explores this exciting possibility here Beloved Xbox Game Listed for Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, Bruno Pferd offers an exclusive sneak peek into Bandai Namco's upcoming Soulslike title with "Code Vein 2 Receives New Gameplay Video," published January 16th. This character-focused trailer showcases Zenon Gryfgote in action, giving you a taste of the visceral combat and stunning graphics you can expect when Code Vein 2 launches on January 30th – don't miss out, dive right in here Code Vein 2 Receives New Gameplay Video. Lastly, Bruno reports on a surprising turn of events in Amazon's MMORPG New World. Published January 16th, his article "Amazon Decides to Close New World in January 2027, Receives $25 Million Offer for the Game" delves into the recent announcement that this popular title will be shutting its doors in early 2027. But fear not, loyal gamers! This isn't a definite goodbye just yet – explore Alistair McFarlane's $25 million proposal and the potential resurrection of Aeternum through Facepunch Studios here Amazon Decides to Close New World in January 2027, Receives $25 Million Offer for the Game.