SEGA Brings Yakuza 0 to Europe in Early 2017

SEGA has revealed today that it's bringing Yakuza 0 to Europe in Early 2017, exclusively for the PlayStation 4both physically and digitally.

Yakuza 0 is the origins story of Kazuma Kiryuand follows his ascension into the ranks of the Yakuza. Sega hopes that the origins storyline with allow newcomers to the series a chance to experience the action, story-driven adventure from the very beginning of Kazuya’s story, focusing on the seedy underworld of Japan. Yakuza fans will also be pleased to know that long-time NPC, Majima Goro – the Mad Dog of Shimano, will be a playable character in the game too.

Here's a list of Features Sega sent over to us in a press release:

* The Dragon’s Origins: What lies in a man’s past defines his future, and in this case, welearn a lot about what inspires Kiryu down the paths he takes in therest of the Yakuzaseries. Plus, you don’t get to be called “Dragon” without being able to knock a few heads. Combat abilities can be hot-swapped during fights for some of the most intense battles in the Yakuza series to date.

* Embrace the Mad Dog: For the first time in a numbered game, long-time NPC Goro Majima isnow playable. With his own fighting style, abilities, and hispenchant for turning sleaze into profit, stepping into the role ofYakuza’s most eccentric character will provide some eye-openinginsight.

* The Decadence of the 1980s in Japan: Cash rules everything in theworld of Yakuza 0,and in the game, there are a million ways to spend, make, or takemoney. From cash spilling out of the pockets of gang members you fight to Telephone Clubs, Disco Halls, or even Pocket Circuit car races, there are tons of ways to be a well-to-do gangster.

Yakuza 0 will release with Japanese voice over and English subtitles on PlayStation 4 in Early 2017.