Sega to release Yakuza 3 demo on PSN Japan in mid-January

While Sega has yet to announce a worldwide release for PS3 game Yakuza 3, our Japanese counterparts seem to be getting all the love. We just learned today that a demo for Yakuza 3 is slated for release on the PSN in mid-January.

Like we said, the demo is only applicable for the Japanese market. Despite that, an international launch is highly expected given the franchise’s relative success so far. More on this after the jump!

German website Gamefront.de is reporting that PlayStation 3 exclusive game Yakuza 3 will have a demo that will be released on the PlayStation Network in a couple of days, possibly in mid-January.

Yakuza 3 is part of a franchise that began on the PlayStation 2. Sega mentioned once that the objective behind releasing the third installment was to rekindle the samurai spirit that has been lost to the younger generation.

That said, it has been revealed that the latest installment will take place during the 1605 period and not in the modern era, clearly veering away from its predecessors. The full game is expected to come out in Japan on March 6 for US$ 75.

An international release date has yet to be confirmed but one is expected soon. The same goes for the availability of the demo in other regions.