Yakuza 4 Timeline ( Real )

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November 11, 2006

Release of PlayStation 3

Sony releases the PlayStation 3 console, the platform on which Yakuza 4 was initially developed and played.

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September 17, 2008

Announcement of Yakuza 4

SEGA officially announces Yakuza 4, the fourth main entry in the Yakuza video game series, continuing the popular crime drama from Japan.

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March 18, 2010

Release of Yakuza 4 in Japan

Yakuza 4 is released in Japan for the PlayStation 3, gaining popularity among fans of the series.

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December 14, 2010

Release of Yakuza 4 in North America

Yakuza 4 is released in North America, expanding its player base and increasing international recognition for the series.

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March 18, 2011

Release of Yakuza 4 in Europe

Yakuza 4 is launched in European markets, completing the game's availability in major global regions.

Yakuza 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

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1995

Shibata Incident

Ryuji Goda fights and defeats the Omi Alliance leader in a clash of ambitions within the criminal underworld.

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2007-December

Start of Yakuza 4 Story

The four protagonists—Kazuma Kiryu, Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima, and Masayoshi Tanimura—begin their interwoven quests in Kamurocho.

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2007-December 19

Kiryu's Release from Detention

Kazuma Kiryu is released from prison after serving his sentence for crimes he accepted to protect others.

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2007-December 20

Akiyama Meets Saejima

Shun Akiyama encounters Taiga Saejima, leading to collaboration between the two in uncovering deeper criminal conspiracies.

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2007-December 22

Revelation of the Four Killers Incident

The truth about the murders involving Saejima and the masterminds behind it comes to light, changing the fate of Kamurocho's underworld.

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2007-December 23

Five Billion Yen Incident Exposure

The complex event involving the disappearance of five billion yen from the Tojo Clan’s coffers is uncovered.

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2007-December 24

Climax Battle with Ryuji Goda

Kazuma Kiryu confronts Ryuji Goda, the 'Dragon of Kansai', in a decisive battle affecting the future of the Japanese underworld.

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2007-December 25

End of Yakuza 4 Story

The major conflicts are resolved and the balance of power in Kamurocho is reset, concluding the events of Yakuza 4.