Dataminers claim Yakuza Kiwami 3's ending has been changed, with a considerable knock-on effect on the rest of the franchise

Eurogamer • January 25, 2026 • technology

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Dataminers have reportedly uncovered the full script of Yakuza Kiwami 3's playable demo, suggesting a significant change to Yakuza 3's original ending where antagonist Yoshitaka Mine survives a fall instead of dying.
This revised ending potentially alters the storyline continuity, affecting subsequent games like Yakuza 4, and ties into the upcoming spin-off "Dark Ties," which features Mine as a central character.
Despite these datamining claims, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio previously stated there would be no major story changes, only deeper exploration of character motivations.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the Dark Ties spin-off are scheduled for release on multiple platforms on February 12,