Yakuza 5 Finally Receives Physical Release As Part of The Yakuza Remastered Collection

Despite the heavy localisation demands for each instalment in Sega’s long-running Yakuza series (Also known as Ryu Ga Gotoku in Japan), their international divisions have dedicated the resources to publishing every non-spin-off title in English in some shape or form since the very first game in 2006. Except for one title, all numbered instalments have been made available on a physical disc. That one exception is Yakuza 5, which was originally released on the PlayStation 3 as a digital exclusive three years after its Japanese launch. This was during a time where it was unclear if Sega would continue their localisation efforts on the series. Fortunately, with that sorted out, there has been no further uncertainty around the ever-growing narrative-driven franchise.

The long-time digital exclusivity of Yakuza 5 changes today with the release of Yakuza 5 Remastered on the PlayStation 4. Following the availability of Yakuza 0, Yakuza 6 and remastered versions of the first two games on the PlayStation 4, SEGA six months ago confirmed the Yakuza Remastered Collection, encompassing the third, fourth and fifth titles in the series. As of today, Yakuza 0-6 are now all available on one platform. Those who own the digitally downloadable Remastered Collection can boot up their console and download Yakuza 5 Remastered today.

If you’ve already downloaded The Yakuza Remastered Collection, to download Yakuza 5 Remastered, you’ll want to check for Yakuza 5 Remastered in the ‘Not Installed’ part of your PS4 library. You can also visit The Yakuza Remastered Collection store page, and it will be located under ‘Extras’ or ‘DLC’. The same goes for Yakuza 4 Remastered if you haven’t already redeemed it.

Note from SEGA
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While The Yakuza Remastered Collection has been available as a digital download on the PlayStation Store for some time, SEGA will be offering a limited, physical “Day One Edition” of the entire collection. The collection includes the three games across two Blu-ray discs, a 2-disc Digipack and (for those who have Yakuza 3 and Yakuza 4’s PS3 game cases) an original PlayStation 3 Amaray Case for Yakuza 5. Supplies are described as being “very limited” for this collection, so if interested, be sure to nab a copy while you can.


About Yakuza 5

Kazuma Kiryu’s newfound calm as an unassuming cab driver comes to a sudden end as the standing peace between the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance disintegrates. Forced to reckon with his past once more, the Dragon of Dojima returns to the criminal underworld to protect those he holds dear. Kiryu. Akiyama. Saejima. Shinada. Haruka. Their lives interwoven, follow their quest to navigate the corrupt underbelly and prevent an all-out turf war.

About The Yakuza Remastered Collection

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The Yakuza Remastered Collection encompasses the three games in the main series first released on the PlayStation 3 – Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5. Each title, released incrementally over the last six months, have received graphical and performance upgrades (1080p at 60fps) in addition to improved localisation efforts. More importantly for those looking for a genuine experience, content cut from all three games have been included. This includes the cabaret, massage parlour, shogi and mahjong mini-games in Yakuza 3, and previously omitted substories across all three.

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