SegmentNext writes that in a recent livestream, Yakuza series creator and producer Toshihiro Nagoshi revealed that the prequel title Yakuza Zero (subtitle: The Place of Oath) will be released in Japan on March 12, 2015. The game offers players the choice to play as Kazuma Kiryu or Goro Majima through individual story campaigns meant to offer more insight into these popular characters’ pasts.
As far as the release date is concerned, Yakuza Zero releases two weeks earlier than Sword Art Online: Lost Song for the PS3 and within a two week range earlier than Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Senran Kagura: Estival Versus, and Disgaea 5 for PS4. Right now there doesn’t seem to be any competition that may eat into Yakuza Zero’s potential.
The game will also retail for ¥8,190, according to the description of this updated Yakuza trailer from last month.
Credit for the featured image goes to this AnimeNewsNetwork writeup, which cites an Otakomu post.