Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month, but unfortunately, ahead of its launch, RGG Studio has delisted the original game.
As explained on X, the only way to buy Yakuza 3 Remastered now is via the Complete Series bundle, which comprises the entire Kiryu saga from Yakuza 0 to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life.
That means Yakuza 3 will cost $129.13 instead of $19.99, and since the bundle is technically classified as a 'package' on Steam, should you already own any of the games included, you cannot purchase it. Someone else would have to buy you it.
Considering the controversy around Kiwami 3 for casting Teruyuki Kagawa, who was accused of sexual harassment by two women in 2019, fans aren't taking the news well: "do not buy this fu**ing game", reads one reply.
Yakuza 3 Remastered is still available as of writing, so buy it while you still can.
Unfortunately, delisting is becoming par for the course with older Sega titles, as the publisher removed everything from Sonic CD and Crazy Taxi to the Sega Genesis Classics collection and Jet Set Radio from digital storefronts.
Waiting such a long time to introduce the next Kiwami title for the...
