The Yakuza community is buzzing with rumors that Yakuza Kiwami 3 might be in the works after a new post on Ichiban’s social media account. The post features a new model of Mack Shinozuka, a fan-favorite character from Yakuza 3.
Mack, who went from being a track star to a pro photographer and owner of the photojournalism site MacSiv, is a memorable character from the original game. What’s got fans excited is how detailed this new model looks. While it’s not unusual for new models to be made for promotional stuff, RGG Studio is known for reusing assets, so fans are thinking this might hint at something bigger—like Yakuza Kiwami 3.
Adding to the mystery is the Ichiban social media account itself. It hasn’t been officially confirmed as being run by RGG Studio, but its dedication to accurately portraying characters and keeping the series’ vibe has convinced many fans that it’s got some input from the studio.
The idea of Yakuza Kiwami 3 is super exciting for fans, especially since RGG has done such a great job with the previous remakes, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2. A remake of Yakuza 3 could fix some of the original’s issues, like pacing and dated visuals, while adding new content to match the current standards of the series.
For now, it’s all just speculation since Sega and RGG Studio haven’t made any official announcements. But the thought of a revamped Yakuza 3 with modern updates is definitely something fans are eager to see.
