Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be available as a standalone purchase after Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month.

While people who already own the game will “still be able to continue playing it”, “those new to the series who wish to experience the original version” will only be able to play it if they buy the whole Yakua Complete Series bundle.

“The release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is now less than one month away. Everyone at the studio has poured their hearts into creating this title, and we are truly looking forward to the day everybody can finally play it,” Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio wrote.

“We would also like to express our deep gratitude for the warm support and respectful feedback we receive from communities around the world. While we may not be able to reply to every comment individually, please know that we hear all of your voices.

“We place great importance on staying faithful to our creative direction, and we hope you will enjoy the completely new experiences we have envisioned for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.

“Those who already own Yakuza 3 Remastered will still be able to continue playing it. For those new to the series who wish to experience the original version, it will be available with purchase of the Yakuza Complete Series bundle. We hope you look forward to our upcoming releases as well. Thank you again for your support and feedback.”

If you’re keen, and quick, you can snap up the original Yakuza 3 Remastered for £16 on the PlayStation store and Steam, £18 on the Xbox store, or pick up a physical copy of the Yakuza Remastered Collection, which includes remastered versions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is set to release for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and last-gen consoles on 12th February, 2026.