Yakuza 4 Coming Exclusively to PS3 in Spring 2011

Yakuza 4 Coming Exclusively to PS3 in Spring 2011


Posted by Aaron Webber // Assistant Community Manager, Sega of America
Alright Yakuza fans — time for some good news.After some amazing passion seen across the board from fans regarding the release of Yakuza 3, Sega is proud to announce that the fourth installment of the Yakuza series is heading West, and will be releasing exclusively on the Playstation 3 in the spring of 2011!
Yakuza 4 also builds on the style of the original Yakuza foundation by adding three new playable characters, each with a distinct personality and fighting style. They all have connections to the Tojo Clan— but what those connections are, and what they mean with regard to a man named Kazuma Kiryu, is just one part of what will truly make things interesting.We’d also like to confirm what we feel is important news for our fans: the Hostess Clubs will be returning in Yakuza 4!



Release Date: 03/15/11

Set in a fully realized, authentic recreation of Tokyo's "Sin-City District" the deep and interweaving crime drama of Yakuza 4 unfolds through the eyes of four unique and dangerous characters. Playing as the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, the loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima or detective Tanimura, players will need to survive the dangers and temptations of the Japanese underworld.

Visit Hostess clubs, try karaoke, or experience the pachinko parlors and other adult entertainment, only found in Tokyo. Each character will take on different missions, allowing the player to interact with the city from their unique viewpoints and experience every taboo in the underground world of Tokyo. And, for the first time in the series, you can explore the spectacular backdrop of the city’s skyline in addition to the city’s intricate underground system and its rich and realistic backstreets.

Release Date: 3-15-2011