Wed Sep 24 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Yakuza 3 Remake Leaked: “Kiwami 3” Seemingly Confirmed by Developer Blunder
**[City, Date]** – Fans of the Yakuza franchise are buzzing after a potential leak suggests that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is working on a full remake of Yakuza 3, one of the most beloved but mechanically dated titles from the PlayStation 3 era.
As initially reported by PlayStation Lifestyle, a search on Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s official website briefly yielded results for “Yakuza Kiwami 3” when searching for Yakuza 3. The term “Kiwami” is used for the complete remakes of the first two Yakuza titles, strongly indicating a similar treatment for the third installment.
While the listing has since been removed from the website, screenshots of the search results have been circulating on Reddit, igniting excitement among fans. Many cite the game’s engaging story and the potential improvements a remake could bring to its gameplay.
“Yakuza 3 is one of my favorites,” one Redditor commented, “only the gameplay is a bit janky. A Kiwami version will do it wonders.”
Another added, “Hell f***ing yes. Yakuza 3 is probably my least favorite game in the whole series, but it isn’t for story reasons. I think this could be really great with the modern Like A Dragon treatment.”
The first two Yakuza games have received full “Kiwami” remakes, while Yakuza 3 was previously only remastered. While the remaster included restored content, fans have long clamored for a complete overhaul. With the ease of using tools like Unreal Engine 5, many hoped this would finally come to fruition.
Remakes, unlike remasters, rebuild a game’s mechanics from the ground up, often significantly updating gameplay and bringing the experience up to modern standards.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has yet to officially confirm the existence of “Yakuza Kiwami 3,” but given the leaked information, an announcement is anticipated soon, potentially followed by the start of pre-orders. Stay tuned for updates.
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