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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 84859, member: 27"] Free demo drops today, saves do not carry over, and SEGA is clearly daring everyone to try this remake before backing out. What just went live [LIST] [*]Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA confirmed a free demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties. [*]The release rolls out today, but timing depends on the platform. [*]This is positioned as a pure trial, not early progress. [/LIST] When each platform gets it [LIST] [*]PC players get first access at 7 AM Pacific Time. [*]Console players wait until 9 PM Pacific Time. [*]Platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2. [/LIST] What the demo does not do [LIST] [*]Saved data will not transfer to the full game. [*]Nothing earned carries forward. [*]The goal is to test the experience, not reward early grinders. [/LIST] What the Yakuza Kiwami 3 demo includes [LIST] [*]Kazuma Kiryu roams Ryukyu in Okinawa. [*]Combat switches dynamically between Dragon of Dojima Kiwami style and Ryukyu weapon-based style. [*]Players can brawl, explore, and poke at side activities. [*]Karaoke, sub-stories, and outfit customization are all on the table. [/LIST] What Dark Ties brings instead [LIST] [*]A brand-new story centers on Yoshitaka Mine. [*]Kamurocho opens up for exploration. [*]Side activities sit alongside combat-heavy progression. [*]Mine’s shoot-boxing style drives fast, stylish encounters. [/LIST] Why Dark Ties matters narratively [LIST] [*]The story acts as a prequel. [*]Mine willingly descends into the Yakuza underworld. [*]Loss, obsession, and the search for true bonds define the arc. [*]Combat leans hard into boxing-based mechanics. [/LIST] Where this remake came from [LIST] [*]The project was announced at the RGG Summit 2025. [*]Developers labeled it an extreme remake. [*]The original Yakuza 3 launched in 2009 on PlayStation 3. [*]Later versions landed on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. [/LIST] Release date and bonuses [LIST] [*]Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties launch February 12, 2026. [*]Pre-orders are already live. [*]Pre-order buyers receive Legendary Lad Ichiban Kasuga. [*]Ichiban Kasuga joins the Ryukyu Gal Gang as a bonus character. [/LIST] PC system requirements overview [LIST] [*]Windows 11 is required across the board. [*]Minimum specs target low 1080p at 30 FPS using Balanced FSR 1.0. [*]Recommended specs aim for high 1080p at 60 FPS without FSR. [*]CPUs must support AVX and SSE4.2 instruction sets. [*]Storage demands sit at 58 GB regardless of settings. [/LIST] Why this demo exists [LIST] [*]SEGA is letting players feel the remake before committing. [*]Combat, tone, and structure are all on display. [*]If it clicks here, February suddenly feels much closer. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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