Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Stars in Creator's Voice Series
New behind-the-scenes with director Masayoshi Yokoyama
The “Creator’s Voice” video interview series returns with a new episode, once again offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at how Nintendo development and publishing partners are creating games for Switch 2. Featuring developers from around the world discussing their creative process and unique approach to development, the latest episode of the series is dedicated to the upcoming SEGA title Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, arriving on February 12.
Masayoshi Yokoyama, Director and Executive Producer of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, takes viewers through the vibrant streets of Okinawa and Tokyo as he recounts the development of what is described as an “extreme remake” of Yakuza 3. Yokoyama discusses the revamped and reimagined combat system, new scenes added to give greater depth and emotion to the story, and new and expanded optional activities designed to further immerse players in the game world. Additionally, he discusses Dark Ties, a completely separate game that follows an entirely new story starring Yoshitaka Mine, the antagonist of Yakuza 3.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will be released on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A demo is available for download on all platforms. Here is the video in question.