The latest Yakuza games lose compatibility with Xbox Play Anywhere

The SEGA saga no longer offers cross-play between PC and console in its latest installments.

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The Tokyo Game Show 2025 has left us with a highly anticipated announcement for Yakuza fans: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is official and will arrive in 2026. This new installment comes with the return of Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, all in improved versions that will also land on Xbox Series.

The news confirms that the franchise continues to strengthen its presence on Microsoft’s platform, consolidating itself as one of the most powerful Japanese sagas within the console catalog. However, there is a significant change: the most recent titles are no longer compatible with Xbox Play Anywhere, so they can no longer be enjoyed with a single shared purchase between PC and console, as was the case in the past with some SEGA releases.

Yakuza returns with force in 2026, but without Xbox Play Anywhere

• Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: new installment scheduled for 2026.

• Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut: re-releases in improved versions.

• Available on Xbox Series, ensuring that Microsoft’s brand players don’t miss out on any of these adventures.

With this move, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reinforces the saga’s presence on Xbox, maintaining its global expansion strategy. Fans will be able to relive the classics with technical improvements and prepare for the arrival of the new installment, which promises to continue expanding the Yakuza universe.