Ryu ga Gotoku 3, also known as Yakuza 3, was released earlier this year to Japan and South East Asia for the PS3. Now Sega has announced that the game will be released to Europe, Australia and the US next year, under the title Yakuza 3. The game will be officially localised for the west and will be available exclusively for the PS3.
“Yakuza 3 was one of the most requested titles for localisation by our European Sega community, so we are delighted to be able to fulfil their wishes with this announcement.” Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, Sega Europe remarked. “As well as delving even further into the rich narrative of the Yakuza universe, the development team have pushed the PlayStation 3 hardware to the limits to produce a beautiful and startlingly realistic depiction of the Japanese underworld.”
Word is that Yakuza 3 will have full English subtitling, while retaining the voice acting from the original Japanese version of the game, aimed at keeping the authentic immersive experience. The game features an unprecedented level of environmental detail and realism which is capable thanks to the PS3. In Yakuza 3 players take the role of Kiryu Kazuma as they explore rich, realistic environments, take part in multiple unique mini-games and experience deep combat.
Yakuza 3 will be made available across Europe, and in Australia and the US for the PS3 in March 2010. Prices have not been revealed.