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	Saturday Dec 06, 2014 SEGA & SONY Partner to Launch Yakuza 5 in the West Today is a very special and exciting day for all of us at SEGA. Partnering with our friends at Sony Computer Entertainment America, we just revealed our plan to bring Yakuza 5 to the U.S. and Europe at PlayStation Experience in Las Vegas. We also announced that Yakuza 4 and Yakuza: Dead Souls are available on PlayStation Network starting today. We’ve received so many requests from our fans to bring Yakuza 5 to the U.S. and Europe. Yakuza 5 also made the top of the list of Sony’s #BuidingTheList campaign led by Gio Corsi at Sony Computer Entertainment and we were moved by all the support given to Yakuza 5 by the PlayStation community. Yakuza 5 continues the epic story of Kazuma Kiryu alongside four other protagonists, following their struggles and conflicts in the seedy underbelly of Japan’s Yakuza underworld. Featuring a new graphics engine versus its predecessor, Yakuza 5 takes players to five major Japanese cities to venture through a life of crime and power. Yakuza 5 features more mini-games than previous titles, a modified battle system as well as enhanced customizations and interactions in the signature hostess bars of the series. In addition to these features, Yakuza 5 also introduces “Another Drama” which is a series of side stories that focus on each protagonist in-depth and are separate from the main story of the game. Allow me to also share messages from Toshihiro Nagoshi, the Executive Director of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the General Producer of the Yakuza series and Masayoshi Yokoyama, the Producer of Yakuza 5. “After receiving so many requests from fans of the series, we have decided to bring Yakuza 5 to the US and Europe. This title was enjoyed by over one million gamers in Japan. I’m looking forward to seeing how Yakuza 5 will be received by the gamers in the U.S. and Europe.” – Toshihiro Nagoshi (Executive Director and General Producer) “Yakuza 5 is the largest and most definitive version of the Yakuza series. The game is filled with depictions of the Japanese way of life, culture, trends, social issues and dreams. You will play as 5 different main characters with a range of different ages, genders and professions and experience their challenges through a variety of character focused, in-depth stories. I hope you can immerse yourself in our rendition of modern time Japan.” – Masayoshi Yokoyama (Producer) Yakuza 5 will be available exclusive to PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network in 2015. Please stay tuned for more information on Yakuza 5! Posted by Julian in SEGA on 11:24:21AM Dec 06, 2014


	181 Responses to “ SEGA & SONY Partner to Launch Yakuza 5 in the West ” Comment # 1 YES! Thank you…I can’t wait to play it. Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on December 6th, 2014 at 11:27 am Comment # 2 WHERE COPY OF PS4 ? Posted by MSFM on December 6th, 2014 at 11:28 am Comment # 3 YES! Thank you…I can’t wait to play it. I got my boxed japanese copy for my shelf and I can’t wait to play the game in English! Posted by DJ Fob Fresh on December 6th, 2014 at 11:29 am Comment # 4 This is great! Lets bring Shenmue to Playstation too. 😀 Posted by Tommy on December 6th, 2014 at 11:33 am Comment # 5 Sega, I love you so much <3 Posted by João Vítor on December 6th, 2014 at 11:34 am Comment # 6 Thank you so much, Sega. I decided to finally pick up Yakuza 3 and 4 in celebration of this announcement. I hope this game sells well enough that the Yakuza series can be a permanent localization choice! Posted by Linka on December 6th, 2014 at 11:35 am Comment # 7 You don’t even understand how happy you’ve made Yakuza fans with this news! THANK YOU!!! Posted by Marc on December 6th, 2014 at 11:38 am Comment # 8 Awesome Posted by Draikik on December 6th, 2014 at 11:38 am Comment # 9 Thank you so much for this, SEGA. I hope you know how much this means to the many fans of Yakuza in North America. Posted by Reis on December 6th, 2014 at 11:42 am Comment # 10 any chance of a limited physical edition?even if it’s only available online to pre-orderers I’d love to buy it Posted by Coxy on December 6th, 2014 at 11:42 am Comment # 11 PLEASE do a limited physical edition for TRUE FANS!!! Posted by denpanosekai on December 6th, 2014 at 11:46 am Comment # 12 Thank you so much. The best announcement all conference. Posted by Jwhite on December 6th, 2014 at 11:47 am Comment # 13 Very great news! I was shocked when I first heard. Didn’t think it was gonna happen! Posted by Kazuma on December 6th, 2014 at 11:47 am Comment # 14 This is the happiest news I’ve heard all year :’) So freakin’ happy I can finally finish this amazing story- from beginning to end! Thank you thank you thank you!! 😀 Posted by Reiko on December 6th, 2014 at 11:49 am Comment # 15 This reminds me of Shenmue sooo much <3 Thank you! Posted by Ali on December 6th, 2014 at 11:49 am Comment # 16 Thank you so much!!! Thank you, thank you. I take back all the mean things i said about Sega, xD. Posted by Masa on December 6th, 2014 at 11:50 am Comment # 17 Thank you so very much – tears of joy :D Posted by Stellaking on December 6th, 2014 at 11:51 am Comment # 18 I’m so happy! Thank you. Posted by Mikael on December 6th, 2014 at 11:56 am Comment # 19 I hope we get Issin and Zero too. Yakuza is my favourite series but my Japanese is too bad to import it. Posted by Skasaha on December 6th, 2014 at 12:05 pm Comment # 20 How about PSO 2 next? ^_^ Posted by Sam on December 6th, 2014 at 12:05 pm Comment # 21 YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew it, that my attempt to import had to wait, first day! Posted by LeiruX on December 6th, 2014 at 12:06 pm Comment # 22 Thank you so much! I’m so happy! 😀 Posted by Marcelo Ellmann on December 6th, 2014 at 12:06 pm Comment # 23 Thank you Sega! Best christmas EVER! Posted by Felixao on December 6th, 2014 at 12:08 pm Comment # 24 This is amazing news! Is there any chance of a physical release? Posted by Lotus Prince on December 6th, 2014 at 12:10 pm Comment # 25 Please make a physical edition. It can be limited online sale, retail, or whatever. We’ve been waiting for this for so long, but not to buy it in digital format. The very people that have been campaigning so ardently to make this available in the West are the people who want to buy a boxed version; it would be foolhardy to merely release it digitally, when the people you are bringing it over for want to buy it in a physical format. Please, make this available for your fans. Posted by Harrison on December 6th, 2014 at 12:16 pm Comment # 26 Please make this available in a physical format. This is what people have been asking for, not a digital copy. Posted by Harrison on December 6th, 2014 at 12:18 pm Comment # 27 Best news ever!!! THANK YOU! Posted by metal on December 6th, 2014 at 12:19 pm Comment # 28 Wow! To me, this is just as big news as if Shenmue 3 came out! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! …REALLY! Posted by tokemononesix on December 6th, 2014 at 12:21 pm Comment # 29 Thank you so very much!! Posted by Ellmann on December 6th, 2014 at 12:22 pm Comment # 30 Fantastic, but it would be perfect if it was released for the PC too (not only this classic but a Shadow the Hedgehog without bugs, for example). If it does I make a pilgrimage to the SEGA headquarters in Japan and the USA. P.S. : Greetings from Brazil Posted by Fellipe on December 6th, 2014 at 12:22 pm Comment # 31 WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by YEEEEEEEEEEEEES on December 6th, 2014 at 12:24 pm Comment # 32 Good job. Posted by James on December 6th, 2014 at 12:24 pm Comment # 33 THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. Posted by seiryoden on December 6th, 2014 at 12:31 pm Comment # 34 Finally, thank you. First day purchase for me Posted by Pretendstocare on December 6th, 2014 at 12:33 pm Comment # 35 Woohoo! Pre-ordering as soon as I can. Unfortunate to see we won’t be getting a physical release, but … Yakuza 5! Hope this does well enough to push Sony to help you get the Yakuza 1 and 2 remaster over to the States as well. Posted by James Skemp on December 6th, 2014 at 12:56 pm Comment # 36 This was the best news of the day! Totally happy! Thank You Sony, SEGA and Mr. Gio Corsi!! Posted by YakuzaGirl on December 6th, 2014 at 1:02 pm Comment # 37 Great news! But only digital is a no buy for me. Please, make a physical release. TT_TT Posted by Moe on December 6th, 2014 at 1:05 pm Comment # 38 Thank you so so much! Yakuza is underrated here in the west but it’s still one of the best series I have ever played. Thank you so much! Posted by Kendra on December 6th, 2014 at 1:06 pm Comment # 39 Cool. So you listen to fan’s requests? So where’s Shenmue III and Shenmue I and II HD? We also want Streets of Rage 4, Golden Axe 4, Super Shinobi 3 and a new Panzer Dragoon RPG!!!!!! Posted by Landorb on December 6th, 2014 at 1:15 pm Comment # 40 I appreciate this is even being localized at all, but why no retail release? Posted by Jonny2x4 on December 6th, 2014 at 1:15 pm Comment # 41 YES! YES! YES! This is the most exciting news I’ve seen all year. I am beyond excited. Let’s make this the biggest Yakuza release yet, and pray to the the Sega/Sony gods that Yakuza Ishin! Is released as well. Posted by Alyxandar on December 6th, 2014 at 1:25 pm Comment # 42 Took some time but finally! THANK YOU! Please, consider bringing 1&2 HD Edition for people who started their PlayStation Experience with PS3. I’ll be able to make my friends buy the rest of the series if you give them the beginning of the series. Thanks in advance – I’m preparing my PSN account for some Yakuza love! Posted by Karfein on December 6th, 2014 at 1:38 pm Comment # 43 I’ve been a loyal Sega fan since my 10th birthday(!) and love the Yakuza games, I’m really overjoyed that Sega have decided to listen to their fans and release Yakuza 5. I will be buying this on the day of launch. Thank you so much Sega, I knew you would come through!!! Posted by Michael on December 6th, 2014 at 1:43 pm Comment # 44 Many thanks! I will buy it anyway but since it was released on blu-ray, i ask you to reconsider and make a little retail edition at least. Posted by Cyberio on December 6th, 2014 at 1:43 pm Comment # 45 only release in digital it is not fair to the fans Posted by ryū on December 6th, 2014 at 1:43 pm Comment # 46 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I MEAN, YEEESSSSS! BUT REALLY GUYS, NO! THIS SHOULD BE REALEASED FOR THE PS4 TOO! I SOLD MY PS3 AND NOW I HAVE A PS4 WAITING TO PLAY THIS FANTASTIC GAME. CAMMON, PS4 TOO! Posted by ENISHI17 on December 6th, 2014 at 1:47 pm Comment # 47 Thank you so much! I was almost giving up hope especially when all the other developers have abandoned the PS3, even though it is still a great system. Now all I want is the Samurai Yakuza games. Posted by DC on December 6th, 2014 at 1:53 pm Comment # 48 I’ve been a loyal Sega fan since I was 11(!) and this has nearly brought tears to my eyes. The Yakuza games are utterly fantastic and I’ve been hoping that Sega would restore the fans faith by bringing this to the UK. I fully intend to by this on the first day of release. Thank you so much Sega for being our Sega again! Posted by Michael on December 6th, 2014 at 1:54 pm Comment # 49 Where’s Shenmue? Posted by Matt on December 6th, 2014 at 1:58 pm Comment # 50 Please release a physical edition. Even if its limited. As many have said here, we have been waiting so long for this game that to not have a physical copy of it to be kept next to the previous releases would be a waste. Posted by Aaron on December 6th, 2014 at 2:05 pm Comment # 51 THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU So happy! Posted by Wez on December 6th, 2014 at 2:24 pm Comment # 52 pls release also a copy (limited) for fans than this news is the best that I have heard this year Posted by majimalover on December 6th, 2014 at 2:35 pm Comment # 53 Thank you Sega! You’ve made this Yakuza fan very happy. But it would have been nice to be able to get a physical copy for the bookshelf. Please consider it. Posted by Mathias on December 6th, 2014 at 2:41 pm Comment # 54 THANKS! WE LOVE YOU!!!!! Posted by Tsugirai on December 6th, 2014 at 3:04 pm Comment # 55 I just want to thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Thanks for listening to the fans!!!!!!! If possible, make a physical release! If not, I’ll still buy it on the PS Store THANKS! All the best from Italy Vince Posted by Vincenzo on December 6th, 2014 at 3:14 pm Comment # 56 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! OMG THANK YOU! Posted by Christopher on December 6th, 2014 at 3:17 pm Comment # 57 Thank you so much! So happy we’re getting this and I hope it’s the beginning of a great partnership with Sony, bring over Valkyria 3 HD =D Do a limited physical edition, I’d buy it for a high price Posted by Coxy on December 6th, 2014 at 3:21 pm Comment # 58 Awesome! But at least do a PHYSICAL EDITION in limited release, we deserve at this at least after all the wait. Posted by wiz on December 6th, 2014 at 3:23 pm Comment # 59 Thanks Sega, seriously, thanks a lot! This is the best news of the year and I’ll buy Yakuza 5 at the day one. I’m still hoping in a retail edition but it doesn’t really matter in the end. Thanks again guys. Posted by Nelson on December 6th, 2014 at 3:34 pm Comment # 60 Only digital ? Thanks, but no thanks Posted by Kira on December 6th, 2014 at 3:36 pm Comment # 61 Awesome now i gotta go buy a ps4… but thats okay when yakuza 3 was announced on ps3 I also didnt own one and that was enough reason to go buy one.. thank you very much for this news! =) Posted by KiRuR on December 6th, 2014 at 4:01 pm Comment # 62 Thanks Sega n Sony will preorder this!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by joel monserrate on December 6th, 2014 at 4:08 pm Comment # 63 I’ve been a Sega fan since I was 11(!) and this has nearly brought tears to my eyes. The Yakuza games are truly fantastic. Thank you so much for listening to the fans. I feel like we’ve got the old Sega back. Day one purchase for me. UK fans are delighted! Posted by Michael on December 6th, 2014 at 4:13 pm Comment # 64 Thank you! This is great news. Day one purchase right here. Posted by Centrale on December 6th, 2014 at 4:18 pm Comment # 65 Sorry, but no day-one purchase if it’s digital only… and I have all the Yakuza games released in the US. Does the digital-only Yakuza apply to both US & EU? Posted by Mitch on December 6th, 2014 at 4:19 pm Comment # 66 This is the best! I had already lost hope, but this seriously makes me so happy! I love you SEGA! Thank you for listening to players and fans! If the game gets a physical release, I’ll buy multiple copies to support! Posted by Noska on December 6th, 2014 at 4:20 pm Comment # 67 Thanks sooo much! I waited, I hoped, i despaired, i began to hate, and now, i feel something i cant even explain!! THANK YOU GUYS!!!! You have my euros on day one!! Posted by Slicks Revenge on December 6th, 2014 at 4:41 pm Comment # 68 THANK YOU SEGA! A physical edition would have been better but I am happy with we can buy this game at least. If you hadn’t released this game in Europe I wouldn’t have bought any other Yakuza title. Yakuza 0 had no sense for me without a release of Yakuza 5. Posted by a Yakuza fan on December 6th, 2014 at 4:42 pm Comment # 69 I might Fucking cry!! Posted by ricky on December 6th, 2014 at 4:44 pm Comment # 70 i don’t have a PS3 but I would buy one just for this game. I hope for a physical copy to put with the others Posted by Sandman on December 6th, 2014 at 5:02 pm Comment # 71 Nice! I was really hoping for this one. Playstation etwork only is fine. I’ll finally be able to enjoy this title, thank you for this! Posted by tachikoma01 on December 6th, 2014 at 5:13 pm Comment # 72 Wow! To me, this is just as big news as if Shenmue 3 came out! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! …REALLY! Posted by ToKemonOneSix on December 6th, 2014 at 5:18 pm Comment # 73 Don’t thank SEGA. Thank Sony Entertainment America for taking a risk and publishing the game. SEGA is so risk adverse that they didn’t even consider localizing 5 after Dead Souls (which was a horrible game BTW) did so poorly. I hope that Sony decides to make the Yakuza franchise a 1st party franchise in the west and publish all future titles here. Yakuza Restoration would be a great PS4 exclusive in the glut of actual exclusives for the system. Posted by KatamariD on December 6th, 2014 at 5:29 pm Comment # 74 I’m glad that Yakuza 5 will come to west!!!! I wait this for long time since Ryu ga Gotoku 5 released!!! Posted by Edwin on December 6th, 2014 at 5:36 pm Comment # 75 Please release a limited, online exclusive physical edition. It doesn’t even have to include bonus items. I just want my shelf collection to be complete. I’d also love to see the HD remakes, and don’t mind if they are PSN exclusives. Posted by Phil on December 6th, 2014 at 5:54 pm Comment # 76 Thanks for releasing Yakuza 5 in English! I will no doubt purchase the game regardless of my next request, but PLEASE make a physical version available! If there is an audience willing to purchase Hatsune Miku on PS3 physically so to will the Yakuza fanbase! Keep on bringing the games SEGA, there are too many that we Western fans don’t get to play anymore since they never get translated for English audiences – keep the games coming, and I’m sure you’ll see people come as long as you market them well and build the hype! Posted by Anon on December 6th, 2014 at 6:05 pm Comment # 77 This is GREAT news! Thank you SO MUCH, Sega! You guys make WONDERFUL games! I know now is not the time to be greedy, but I hope you’ll also translate Yakuza 1/2 HD for the PS3! Posted by Zzonkmiles on December 6th, 2014 at 6:11 pm Comment # 78 Thanks alot Sega, huge huge fan of this series Posted by Mike on December 6th, 2014 at 7:20 pm Comment # 79 Thanks alot Sega, huge huge fan of this series and was even tempted to import despite their being a huge language barrier Posted by Mike on December 6th, 2014 at 7:22 pm Comment # 80 Thanks alot Sega, huge huge fan of this series and was even tempted to import despite their being a huge language barrier physical release would be perfect….but digital is fine enough for me Posted by Mike on December 6th, 2014 at 7:23 pm Comment # 81 I have finished the Japanese version but will still buy the NA version as well. Posted by Kei on December 6th, 2014 at 7:40 pm Comment # 82 Thank you! 本当にありがとうございます！ Posted by Subgeta on December 6th, 2014 at 7:51 pm Comment # 83 Wow, what great news! Easily one of the best, most unexpected announcements of 2014! Posted by Nick on December 6th, 2014 at 8:09 pm Comment # 84 I just want to say thankyou Sega. I had my doubts but you’ve just blown them out of the water. Yakuza 5 is coming I LOVE YOU SEGA! Posted by Matthew on December 6th, 2014 at 8:16 pm Comment # 85 Woohoo thankyou Sega and sony. Won’t have to use google translate anymore. Lol This is great news. Posted by Jamie on December 6th, 2014 at 9:13 pm Comment # 86 Please make a physical edition 😀 I have Yakuza 3, 4, and dead souls all physical. I love how you guys bring the US games That were originally made in japan. I love yakuza and Hatsune Miku Project Diva as well Posted by Otaku348 on December 6th, 2014 at 9:41 pm Comment # 87 maaannnn i wish i didnt sell my ps3 please sega bring this to ps4 :((((( Posted by Billy on December 6th, 2014 at 9:54 pm Comment # 88 Thanks SEGA! but no physical edition? Posted by Ciru on December 6th, 2014 at 9:54 pm Comment # 89 HOLD IT PlayStation Network Only? Then it’s not going to sell well, GRANTED. Remember this is not Valkyria or Skies of Arcadia or Shenmue with a LARGE FAN BASE. It’s a Japan’s favorited title that would only appeal to a specific range of gamers, You got to be smart- market it well- release both on disc and digital. Plus Why not PS4? Why not pack it with Yakuza 0 and release it as an ultimate pack called Yakuza 0+5 as one game for PS3/PS4 would sell better. Posted by MrObjection on December 6th, 2014 at 9:55 pm Comment # 90 Here is your chance guys, to prove to SEGA you want this series to stay in the US. Buy it, even if you don’t have the console just buy it! Posted by goku262002 on December 6th, 2014 at 10:01 pm Comment # 91 Honestly, this should be turned into a PS4 remaster. Smaller install base, but a more hungry audience. Posted by Ellis on December 6th, 2014 at 11:19 pm Comment # 92 Brilliant news! Thank you so much! Short of shenmue 3 this was the best news possible from this whole year 😀 – great job , thank you for listening x Posted by Ro on December 6th, 2014 at 11:19 pm Comment # 93 Maintenant je veux, PSO2 ou/et PSNova. Posted by Gunstar on December 6th, 2014 at 11:20 pm Comment # 94 Physical release please! Posted by devon on December 6th, 2014 at 11:58 pm Comment # 95 O please do make a physical retail edition too. I want it to be part of my physical collection because I have every copy of the game since its PS2 days. I have both the English and Japanese versions of every game in the series. Posted by Kai on December 7th, 2014 at 12:02 am Comment # 96 THANK YOU! Arigato! I love the Yakuza series and have played all of the games that have come out here. I hope we will see Yakuza 0 at some point too. Posted by Dagas on December 7th, 2014 at 12:06 am Comment # 97 Please release a physical version too. I would gladly pay around 99€ for a limited version, or 60€ for a regular version. Posted by Tommy on December 7th, 2014 at 12:26 am Comment # 98 Cant believe it.sony is making so many genius choices right now and yes please make a retail copy available for true fans P.S.SONY please make tons more vita games for ps vita its awsome handheld : ) Posted by yoshisnyder on December 7th, 2014 at 2:04 am Comment # 99 Thanks so much Sega! Posted by Andrea on December 7th, 2014 at 2:50 am Comment # 100 Holy carp. Great Caesar’s Ghost. This is a monumental, historic announcement. I will mark this day on my calendar and celebrate it each year until I have an apartment in Kamurocho. Hail, Sega. Posted by cagey on December 7th, 2014 at 2:56 am Comment # 101 This news stunned me. Thank you so much! Posted by Tessier on December 7th, 2014 at 3:23 am Comment # 102 yeaaaaaaaaa Posted by Seb on December 7th, 2014 at 3:35 am Comment # 103 yeaaaaaaaaaaaa, waiting yakuza kenzan Posted by Seb on December 7th, 2014 at 3:37 am Comment # 104 If you guys release it for the PS4 too, I’ll buy both. Swear. Posted by Johnjamin on December 7th, 2014 at 6:10 am Comment # 105 This is the best news in long time. Thanks for listening to players and fans SEGA! I agree about the physical version though. At least a Limited edition would be nice and I’m ready to pay well for it 😀 Posted by Noska on December 7th, 2014 at 6:18 am Comment # 106 Oh and digital edition doesn’t make me too happy cuz not all of us have a super fast internet connection. It takes me about a day to download arounf 10g worth of content. So please..physical edition too? X3 At least a dimited one. Posted by Noska on December 7th, 2014 at 6:22 am Comment # 107 Oh and digital edition doesn’t make me too happy cuz not all of us have a super fast internet connection. It takes me about a day to download arounf 10g worth of content. So please..physical edition too? X3 At least a limited one. Posted by Noska on December 7th, 2014 at 6:23 am Comment # 108 This is my first comment, and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you so much, Sega and Sony, for making this happen. I just bought Yakuza 4 and Yakuza Dead Souls again on PSN just to show my continued, undying support for this series. I’m on my third semester of Japanese because I was about to lose hope… While a physical release and 1+2 HD/Yakuza 0 would be terrific too, I’m very thankful we’re getting 5 at all! Thank you!!! Posted by Micah on December 7th, 2014 at 8:06 am Comment # 109 This is my first comment, and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you so much, Sega and Sony, for making this happen. I just bought Yakuza 4 and Yakuza Dead Souls again on PSN just to show my continued, undying support for this series. I’m on my third semester of Japanese because I was about to lose hope… While a physical release, 1+2 HD, and Yakuza 0 would be terrific too, I’m very thankful we’re getting 5 at all. I hope you know how happy you’ve made fans today. Thank you. Posted by Micah on December 7th, 2014 at 8:09 am Comment # 110 I was tired of waiting for this game, and i bought the original japanese version of this game last week. Now I know that it will be released here, the only thing I want is the option to get a boxed version, even only for pre-orders or limited editions with special contents, but at least get us have the chance. Thanks SEGA for this great game series and Sony for made it possible to come west. Posted by Oscar on December 7th, 2014 at 8:29 am Comment # 111 Thank you for doing this, will buy day 1. Thanks for listening to us. Posted by A from D on December 7th, 2014 at 9:11 am Comment # 112 This hardcore news!!!!!!!!! Posted by Theo on December 7th, 2014 at 10:07 am Comment # 113 This is great news!! Thank you soo much!! Been wanting to play this for a long time now!! I am still waiting for Yakuza: Kenzan, Yakuza 1 & 2 HD and of course Yakuza: Ishin and Yakuza Zero!! I love Yakuza games! Posted by JINsama on December 7th, 2014 at 12:21 pm Comment # 114 A limited Physical copy of the Yakuza 5 would be much more appreciated over the digital because its over 25GB of data to download on PlayStation Network. Some of us have a limitation on how much data we can download from our internet providers. Also all my previous Yakuza games are disc based. I will always prefer my games physical over digital any day. Please make this happen SEGA and SONY. As a loyal Yazuza fan. Once again I am very happy that we get to play Yakuza 5 finally in the WEST. Posted by Marc Chowdhury on December 7th, 2014 at 3:05 pm Comment # 115 THANK you so much! However, PLEASE consider a physical version. 20GB is a lot of space for a PS3 HDD. Posted by Bob on December 7th, 2014 at 3:09 pm Comment # 116 Great news. Now I can sell my still unopened Japanese version box copy. Please do a compete, Yakuza 4-style port (as in retain as much as possible). I will buy it, but please extend this partnership to the other unreleased/yet-to-be-released Yakuza games (Isshin, Yakuza Zero, Kenzan), otherwise this effort will prove to be a waste of time as a one-off. I’m fine with only digital if it means that more Yakuza games will come to North America. And could someone PLEASE convince the Yakuza team to either finish or integrate the Shenmue franchise, since it appears that Yu Suzuki never will? Yakuza is the modern version of Shenmue, Sega needs to do something with this series while there is still a demand for it. Posted by Kharmeister on December 7th, 2014 at 3:40 pm Comment # 117 Thank you so much sega !!! Been a fan since day one, I’m glad we will get a chance to play Yakuza 5 !!!!!!! Posted by Kumar407 on December 7th, 2014 at 7:55 pm Comment # 118 Cool news, real fan service. Time to dust off that PS3 next year! Now SEGA, please do the same for the Shenmue series. That was the game that made the top of the list you mention. Thank you in advance! Posted by Casper on December 7th, 2014 at 10:23 pm Comment # 119 Thank you SEGA. This was the right thing to do. Please start working on Yakuza Zero translation too, so we can get it in a timely manner upon release. Can’t wait! Posted by Andrea on December 8th, 2014 at 1:56 am Comment # 120 It was one hour before my birthday when I sau the announcement, and you guys really gave me a wonderful gift. I can’t believe it’s actually coming here. Thank you SEGA! And fans of the series, let’s get as many people to buy this game! It’s our duty to make the series stay in the west, and get Yakuza 0! Posted by Alexandru on December 8th, 2014 at 2:05 am Comment # 121 Physical release please! Even if it’s limited, make it happen. Digital games are the worst. Posted by Jorma on December 8th, 2014 at 2:15 am Comment # 122 Thanks! I’ve only played through 1&2. I’ll download 3,4, and dead souls this week as a thank you. Posted by bonk on December 8th, 2014 at 1:20 pm Comment # 123 We want a retail version. Yakuza deserves it. Posted by Sharkone on December 8th, 2014 at 1:35 pm Comment # 124 This is the best news in the whole entire year. I swear in these 2 years since the JP release there was no week wehere i havent been thinking about RGG5. THANK YOU SEGA/NAGOSHI & SONY/CORSI, i will buy it day one digital even if it will cost 200 Euro. I’m crying! Posted by ralph on December 8th, 2014 at 2:59 pm Comment # 125 Let’s buy all the Yakuza 5s, for Angriest Pat’s sake… and for the possibility of Yakuza 0 and etc. Posted by SBFPFan on December 8th, 2014 at 4:45 pm Comment # 126 Thanks for bringing Yakuza 5 to the west. I hope they keep getting more installments of the saga as Ishin or future Yakuza Zero. Posted by David on December 8th, 2014 at 5:09 pm Comment # 127 Physical copy! I despise most digital if a physical can be obtained. Posted by Kyle on December 8th, 2014 at 5:54 pm Comment # 128 “Yakuza 5 will be available exclusive to PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network” only digital media? No, phisical copy please, digital media for this game is ridiculous, i am very disappointed! C’mon Sega! Posted by Marcos Antonio on December 8th, 2014 at 10:41 pm Comment # 129 Next to Yakuza Zero my most wanted game period. Thank you SEGA! Posted by Matthew on December 9th, 2014 at 5:53 am Comment # 130 My most wanted game period. Thank you SEGA! Posted by Matthew on December 9th, 2014 at 5:55 am Comment # 131 This announcement means the world to me. Thank you so much, and I hope it does well here. Posted by Lavender6ooms on December 9th, 2014 at 12:34 pm Comment # 132 This announcement means the world to me. Thank you so much. I really hope this sells well for you here. Posted by Lavender6ooms on December 9th, 2014 at 1:25 pm Comment # 133 Only digital media? I am very disappointed! Posted by Marcos antonio Uberlino on December 9th, 2014 at 2:03 pm Comment # 134 This is awesome!!! It would be so cool to have a physical limited edition with this game, i would preorder it in no time! I have waited so much for this game, a limited collector’s edition would be the icing on the cake! Posted by Jacopo on December 10th, 2014 at 4:32 am Comment # 135 Thanks! This is great news and will the next Yakuza be launched sooner after the Japanse launch? Because we will be waiting for it. Please consider a Yakuza Collection for PS4 (Yakuza 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Dead Souls). Posted by Rico on December 10th, 2014 at 8:27 pm Comment # 136 Dear SEGA, I couldn’t be happier about the confirmation of a western version of Yakuza 5. A physical release would be the icing on the cake; otherwise, even a patch for those who bought the boxed japanese release would be a great idea. Anyway, thanks for the news, it really made my day! Posted by Marco Tiné on December 11th, 2014 at 8:03 am Comment # 137 Physical release if you want my money Posted by peter on December 11th, 2014 at 10:49 am Comment # 138 Hi, I’m a Yakuza Series’ Fan. From BRAZIL!! Mainly a SEGA fan. So… Here my Request.. A PHYSICAL RELEASE, ‘cuz a Digital Release will be very disappointing. And Please, Just Only Yakuza 5 will not be enough for us.. BRING FOR AMERICA ALL YAKUZA SERIES FOR US, 1 and 2 HD, and i almost forgot, Keep #SHENMUE ALIVE for all of Us!! Thank You. – a crazy fan of SEGA Posted by Sonic_The_Hedgehog_Fan on December 11th, 2014 at 1:43 pm Comment # 139 Great, now how about an update for Phantasy Star Online 2 in the west? Posted by pso2love on December 14th, 2014 at 10:23 am Comment # 140 I would like to see some sreenshots with english text in-game to really start believing the hype Posted by yakuza 1&2 hd also!!! on December 16th, 2014 at 3:52 pm Comment # 141 Fantastic news about Yakuza 5! Please also consider Yakuza 1 & 2 HD – should be cheap to localize since English subtitles are already done from the PS2 version. Please keep the localizing your amazing games! Thank you SEGA!!! Posted by Icey7 on December 21st, 2014 at 2:45 pm Comment # 142 I was very excited until I read digital only. Now I don’t care. You guys should do a limited physical release for preorders. Posted by Asura on December 25th, 2014 at 2:50 pm Comment # 143 Thank you very much for this, I wish playstation would make it so it can port over onto ps4, but that’s their choice to make it they don’t want to encourage me to buy their newest system. This game is amazing and I’m glad to see it coming. Anyone who has ever played them knows about it and anticipates the next release. When you release yakuza 6 why not make a subtitle language choice and avoid the delay. Maybe do direct sales outside of Japan? Thanks again Posted by Tenda Foot on December 30th, 2014 at 3:52 pm Comment # 144 Thank you, buy! Please release all yakuza spin off games, I will buy every last one of them. In also I’d yakuza 1 & 2! Posted by sonkles on January 3rd, 2015 at 10:41 am Comment # 145 How about you port them all to the Xbox as well. Please in hd as well. Posted by god on January 3rd, 2015 at 11:05 pm Comment # 146 I am happy to hear that Yakuza 5 is coming stateside but I never have bought online-only games and I really want a physical release. I know that your sales will be better if there is a physical release available. Posted by segamon on January 8th, 2015 at 2:11 pm Comment # 147 I’ll definitely be buying this one; I’ll buy it regardless, but I would’ve preferred a physical copy instead. Posted by Paul on January 9th, 2015 at 3:54 pm Comment # 148 Sega… a million thanks! As you can clearly see, there IS a Western audience for the Yakuza series. A physical copy of the game would have been nice, but, I’ll take what I can get! Don’t forget about Yakuza Zero, as well! This is a glorious day for us, fellow fans! Posted by Mr. K. Oak on January 14th, 2015 at 6:10 am Comment # 149 Does anyone know a link where you can submit a ticket to Sega about games? I’m pretty sure One must mange One’s Golden Game any of you loyal Sega fans help me out would be greatly appreciated. Posted by Aaron McGee on January 17th, 2015 at 1:38 pm Comment # 150 Does anyone know a link where you can submit a ticket to Sega about games? I’m pretty sure One must mange One’s Golden Game any of you loyal Sega fans help me out Shall be greatly appreciated. Posted by Aaron James on January 17th, 2015 at 1:38 pm Comment # 151 From all the die hard Sega fans who have been with the Yakuza series since the PS2, thank you. While your giving us this, how about a new Panzer Dragoon?? Posted by Lew on January 19th, 2015 at 12:51 am Comment # 152 How do you pre-order on PSN? Posted by Marcus on January 21st, 2015 at 1:19 am Comment # 153 Very excited for this. It’s the news I was hoping for for a while. I was on the fence recently to import the Japanese edition and even get a guide… glad I waited now. One of the best franchises in my view. Great story, amazing replayability and so much fun. Cant wait to play it. Thanks Sega and Sony. Day 1 purchase for me. Posted by Olly on January 22nd, 2015 at 6:41 am Comment # 154 Woo-hoo! Breaking into my happy dance Posted by Jarrell on January 22nd, 2015 at 12:44 pm Comment # 155 Yahoo!!!! Thank You SEGA Posted by iNSANE21 on January 25th, 2015 at 3:10 am Comment # 156 why don’t you just put sub titles on all yakuza games when they are here in north America or japan so we don’t have to wait so long for these great game Posted by junior on January 25th, 2015 at 6:08 pm Comment # 157 Junior – for starters, to ‘just put subs’ is an incredible amount of work and requires huge technical skill to achieve. The total text in Yakuza 5 is more than the bible. I suppose one could just run it through google translate, but that would result in a pretty awful experience for all involved. Posted by Julian on January 26th, 2015 at 5:04 pm Comment # 158 YES!!!! I can’t wait to play this game! Definitely going to buy it! Too bad it’s going to be a digital only copy though as I would’ve wanted a physical copy instead… regardless, I’m thrilled that I will finally be able to play this game. Posted by Paul on January 26th, 2015 at 6:23 pm Comment # 159 Quite disappointed that I’ve witnessed this not being released for PS4. I hope SEGA plans to release games more on the PS$ soon!! Posted by Aaron Gilson on January 27th, 2015 at 11:25 am Comment # 160 I really believe in this game, this is the yakuza game that can hook new-comers, bringing it to psn will probably get the game some attention. Great move Sega! Posted by Joel on January 28th, 2015 at 11:44 am Comment # 161 But I think brining the samurai spin offs would be a greater move since I think alot of gamers are starving for some good games in the samurai genre. Posted by Joel on January 28th, 2015 at 11:48 am Comment # 162 Are you kidding me? PS 3 only? I don’t own a PS3 anymore, if you wanted to get sales you should have either released the game back when the PS3 generation ended or make it a PS3/PS4 Release…. Posted by Sam on January 31st, 2015 at 5:19 am Comment # 163 Let’s just see how 5 doing and think about Ishin later, OK! Great games don’t equal great sale. That’s why i hoped 5 better sell well Posted by Hans on February 1st, 2015 at 2:48 am Comment # 164 Where is shenmue Posted by kimo on February 4th, 2015 at 8:04 am Comment # 165 Need need Yakuza 5, i have buy yakuza 3, 4 and dead soul for ps3 and i dream see one day shenmue 3 Posted by wasabi5 on February 5th, 2015 at 2:52 am Comment # 166 Sorry for being a little late, but than you once again for localizing Yakuza 5. I sincerely hope it will be a hit in the west and I’ll do my part in buying it Day One. Hope you had a good Valentine’s Day this year-always be on the lookout for gratitude from fans. Lastly, what do you think of the ‘Rebuild Initiative’ on Twitter, in regards to this game? Posted by Treacher on February 15th, 2015 at 12:00 am Comment # 167 Finished part 3, playing part 4 atm and looking forward to part 5. Normally I would pass on a digital only released game, but definitely a Yakuza game is an exception Posted by shades on February 22nd, 2015 at 1:42 am Comment # 168 Next, will you release Kenzan, Ishin, and Place of Oath as a bundle with a volume discount? I would prefer physical releases as there is only so much space on my Playstation 3’s hard drive. Nevertheless, the digital medium is preferable to importing a copy. Posted by Christopher on February 28th, 2015 at 4:25 pm Comment # 169 1:20 am, I just finished the first Yakuza, I know I’m 10 years late but what a game.. I’ve had it for 5 years but have been afraid to play it for fear of it not living up to my memories of Shenmue 1 & 2. It was a fantastic thrill ride. I already have purchased 3 and 4 but would love to play 2 but looking on the used market it is going for nearly $100. Please Sega please localize the HD remaster collection you have released for PS3 in Japan, or even localize them individually I would definitely purchase it if it was available from you, rather than pay exordinant collectors prices… Posted by Paul on March 14th, 2015 at 5:27 am Comment # 170 I cannot express enough how happy I am that us in the west are finally getting this game, thank you so, so, so, so much. After playing a Marathon of yakuzas 1, 2, 3, 4 & Dead would I am all set to play 5 once it comes out. I don’t even care that it’s only for psn, I’m happy enough just to be getting the game, even if it comes out on disk at a later date I’ll totally pick that up, I don’t mind buying a game twice. I’m not asking for every other game in the series but if the game sells well may I ask that you guys atleast consider localizing Yakuza 0? and maybe the HD Collection too? In the end thank you very very much!!!!!!! Posted by Charlie on March 27th, 2015 at 3:41 pm Comment # 171 Let us have retail please, here back in Europe (the Netherlands) – PSN is very nice, retail would be superb!!! SEGA, DON’T FORGET THE FANS OUTSIDE OF JAPAN!! Posted by Rudolf on April 6th, 2015 at 2:59 pm Comment # 172 I’m new to yakuza series, i played yakuza 4 and loved it. I will be buying this when it releases. I would love to play the hd collection and yakuza 0 too but cant import because i don’t understand japenese Posted by Nicki on April 8th, 2015 at 3:07 pm Comment # 173 I’m new to yakuza series, i played yakuza 4 and loved it. I will be buying this when it releases and am also buying dead souls this week.I would love to play the hd collection and yakuza 0 too but cant import because i don’t understand japenese Posted by Nicki on April 8th, 2015 at 3:10 pm Comment # 174 PHYSICAL RELEASE for Yakuza 5 (eng) please and also Yakuza 1 & 2 HD (eng) for PS3 Posted by ahmadjohnson97 on April 22nd, 2015 at 8:25 pm Comment # 175 We’re about halfway through 2015. Any news this year? Posted by Puraolito on May 13th, 2015 at 3:57 pm Comment # 176 Best news of my year, and I got accepted to a very limited graduate program this year. Posted by Taco on May 20th, 2015 at 3:16 pm Comment # 177 Yes! I’m hoping for a summer release! Also, please consider adding English subtitles to Yakuza Ishin! Posted by Adrian on May 21st, 2015 at 8:46 am Comment # 178 Looking forward to this being released later this year. I look forward to this and everything else the Yakuza series will bring. Thank you Sega! Posted by Sam on May 27th, 2015 at 3:32 pm Comment # 179 Awesome! Thank you Sega and Sony for being there out for the players! The announcement of Yakuza 5 getting released in Europe and US made the whole Yakuza fanbase happy. You guys don’t even know how grateful we are to you both. Thousands of thank you’s Sega & Sony for giving us Fans of Ryu ga gotoku the change to experience and continue the story of Yakuza. May the reign of Yakuza prosper forever. Posted by Teemuh on May 29th, 2015 at 1:35 pm Comment # 180 limited physical release please Posted by saike1 on June 2nd, 2015 at 3:47 pm Comment # 181 Thank you for giving Yakuza 5 a chance. In the future a Yakuza PS4 collection would be a good idea for Yakuza 1-5. It could help introduce new fans to the series since having to own three consoles to play the full series can put off newcomers. In a series like this where the story matters so much being able to play from the beginning improves the experience a lot. 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