SEGA has just announced that Yakuza 4 is coming soon to PS3 owners outside of Japan.

Now this was unexpected news. Especially if you consider how long it took SEGA to bring Yakuza 3 over to NA and EU. It’s nice to know that there is enough interest in the west and that SEGA is wasting no time in bringing the sequel over.

In Yakuza 4 there are three other characters to play as in addition to Kazuma. The gameplay is better than ever and there’s even more to do now. Excited? You should be!

We are huge fans of the Yakuza series and if you haven’t read our review for Yakuza 3 yet, what are you waiting for? While you’re at it, buy the game. It’s really good and worth your time.

Yakuza 4 is expected to hit store shelves in Spring 2011. Be sure to visit the SEGA blog for a chance to have your questions answered at E3.

[SEGA blog]