If you’re a fan of SEGA’s Yakuza series and you can’t wait to get your hands on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, then you’re in luck as a free demo is set to arrive tomorrow, January 21, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
The demo will roll out in two waves depending on platform. Steam players will get access first at 7 a.m. PT, while the console version goes live later that same day at 9 p.m. PT for consoles. What makes this demo especially interesting is that it includes content from both games included in the package, giving players a better sense of what each experience brings to the table before launch.
In Yakuza Kiwami 3, players return to the role of Kazuma Kiryu and will be able to explore Ryukyu, Okinawa, while diving into the series’ familiar blend of street brawling and side content. SEGA says the demo will showcase Kiryu’s ability to switch fighting styles on the fly, including the brutal Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami style and the weapon-heavy Ryukyu style.
