Sega has just confirmed over on Sega Europe’s Official Blog that the game will hit European and U.S PS3′s next Spring 2011. The game will be at E3 next week.

“4 is a very powerful number in this particular installment as not only will you experience the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma’s experiences, three other characters will also be available to play. “

Head over to the Sega Blog right now and ask Yakuza Producer Toshihiro Nagoshi a question about the series.

4′s Western release is great news for Yakuza fans.