Sony releases the PlayStation 3 console, the platform on which Yakuza 4 was initially developed and played.
SEGA officially announces Yakuza 4, the fourth main entry in the Yakuza video game series, continuing the popular crime drama from Japan.
Yakuza 4 is released in Japan for the PlayStation 3, gaining popularity among fans of the series.
Yakuza 4 is released in North America, expanding its player base and increasing international recognition for the series.
Yakuza 4 is launched in European markets, completing the game's availability in major global regions.
Ryuji Goda fights and defeats the Omi Alliance leader in a clash of ambitions within the criminal underworld.
The four protagonists—Kazuma Kiryu, Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima, and Masayoshi Tanimura—begin their interwoven quests in Kamurocho.
Kazuma Kiryu is released from prison after serving his sentence for crimes he accepted to protect others.
Shun Akiyama encounters Taiga Saejima, leading to collaboration between the two in uncovering deeper criminal conspiracies.
The truth about the murders involving Saejima and the masterminds behind it comes to light, changing the fate of Kamurocho's underworld.
The complex event involving the disappearance of five billion yen from the Tojo Clan’s coffers is uncovered.
Kazuma Kiryu confronts Ryuji Goda, the 'Dragon of Kansai', in a decisive battle affecting the future of the Japanese underworld.
The major conflicts are resolved and the balance of power in Kamurocho is reset, concluding the events of Yakuza 4.
