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Editorial Department: Yonoshima | 2025/09/28 04:35 (UTC)
SEGA today (September 28, 2025) announced that singer Aiko Wada will appear in Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties, scheduled for release on February 12, 2026, across PC (link), Nintendo Switch 2 (link), PlayStation 5 (link), Xbox Series X|S (link), and PlayStation 4 (link).
This title combines two games into a single release: Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3, a complete remake of the original PlayStation 3 version released in 2009, and Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties, a spin-off centered on Yuki Yoshio.
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Singer Aiko Wada will appear as a character in one of the game’s substory arcs. After forming a bond with the protagonist of Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3, Kazuma Kiryu, she joins him at play spots and fights alongside him in the team battle content titled “Tsuppari no Ryu.” Details about her role will be revealed in due course.
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“Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties”: Aiko Wada’s Appearance Confirmed!
SEGA Corporation is pleased to announce that singer Aiko Wada will appear in the upcoming title Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties, set for release on Thursday, February 12, 2026, available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Aiko Wada will appear as a character in one of the substory arcs. After building a relationship with the protagonist Kazuma Kiryu from Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3, she joins him at play spots and battles alongside him in the team battle mode “Tsuppari no Ryu.” More details about her role will be shared later—please stay tuned.
[What is “Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties”?]
“Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties” brings together two titles under the concept of “A Changing Legend, A New History.” It features Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3, a full remake of the original 2009 release Ryū ga Gotoku 3, and a brand-new story titled Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties, which is entirely original.
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In Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3, players follow protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, burdened by countless bonds and fighting to protect what matters. The game features dramatically enhanced visuals of Okinawa and Tokyo’s urban landscapes, intensified battle action, expanded dramatic story scenes, and a wealth of content in the play spots—all significantly evolved from the original.
Meanwhile, Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties centers on Yuki Yoshio, the formidable antagonist who stands before Kiryu. The game dramatically portrays his journey—from being a CEO of a startup to plunging into the yakuza underworld.
In Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties, players can experience the intense drama between two powerful men—Kiryu and Yoshio—in one package.
[About the “Ryū ga Gotoku” Series]
Launched in 2005 under the concept of “entertainment for adults,” this series portrays passionate lives of men living within a vast pleasure district, exploring themes such as love, humanity, betrayal, and loyalty. It uniquely captures realistic modern Japan—subjects never before explored by video games—and has sold over 27.7 million copies (including all full games combined).
◆ Ryū ga Gotoku Portal Site: http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/
◆ Ryū ga Gotoku Studio Official X (Twitter) Account: https://x.com/ryugagotoku
◆ Ryū ga Gotoku Studio Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ryugagotoku_official
[Product Overview]
Title: Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3 / Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties
Platforms: PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch 2 / Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam)
Release Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 (tentative)
Price: Standard Edition – ¥8,173 (¥8,990 including tax)
Deluxe Edition – ¥10,400 (¥11,440 including tax)
※ Digital-only versions available for Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), as well as the Deluxe Edition
Genre: Action Adventure
Number of Players: 1
Publisher/Distributor: SEGA Corporation
CERO Rating: D (17+ only)
Copyright: ©SEGA
Cast – Ryū ga Gotoku Ken 3: Takuya Kuroda, Shidō Nakamura, Masato Kasamatsu, Hiroshi Miyazawa, Daijiro Miyakawa, Satoshi Tokujō, Ryo Ishibashi, Tetsuya Watanabe, Teruyuki Kagawa
Cast – Ryū ga Gotoku 3 Gaiden Dark Ties: Shidō Nakamura, Hiroshi Miyazawa, Kenji Matsuda, Satoshi Tokujō
Official Website: https://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/kiwami3/
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