Project Diva F on PS3 This August: Hatsune Miku’s North American Debut!

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Project Diva F on PS3 This August: Hatsune Miku’s North American Debut!
Aaron Webber Associate Brand Manager, Sega of America
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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F on PS3

Today, SEGA is proud to announce that Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F is headed West! The game will arrive this August on both PlayStation 3 and Playstation Network in North America!

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F is a rhythm game featuring 38 unique songs, including popular tracks like Tell Your World and Black★Rock Shooter. Players can create and share their own Miku videos in “Edit Mode”, and can customize the popular diva with over 90 different costumes and 100 accessories. Being the first console game released for the franchise in the West, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F will include all of the updated graphics, additional songs, and features of the Japanese version.

Hatsune Miku is the world’s most popular digital singer, produced by Crypton Future Media, INC.　Her popularity continues to increase in the West and she has over 950,000 dedicated English speaking fans on Facebook. In 2011, she packed the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles for her first ever Western concert, and tickets sold out almost instantly. To gauge interest for Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F in the west, SEGA asked fans to like and share an image of Miku to pledge their support, and the response was astounding. In less than three days, the post received over 25,000 likes and 15,000 shares.

In short, it was your voices, as fans, that helped make this happen.

We’re thrilled to bring this title out for you, and we’re counting on your support. Tell Your World!

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F is slated for release on PlayStation 3 and via digital download on PlayStation Network in August 2013. If you’re excited to get your hands the game, you won’t have to wait too long – the demo will be available this Tuesday, June 11th!

If you’re excited about today’s news and if you have questions, please drop a comment below and I will respond to as many as I can! Thanks everyone!

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  • Mister-Nep
    June 6, 2013 at 8:04 am PDT

    This is amazing. I’m so happy and excited! I’d ask about price, but I’m already committed to buying a physical and digital copy!

  • G-Force08
    June 6, 2013 at 8:06 am PDT

    Hatsune Miku is all fine and dandy, but can we please have a localization of Yakuza 5 and Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC AND Vita)???

    That said, I have played the Japanese version of Project Diva f and I was surprised at how challenging it was. >.<

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:10 am PDT

      Have you tried playing it on Easy mode? That should make things much more manageable. Hope you had fun when you played the Japanese version!

  • el_casual
    June 6, 2013 at 8:06 am PDT

    And the Vita games??? Where . s that sony vita support??

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 9:03 am PDT

      I don’t have any news on a VITA version, sorry! But I will be reading all the comments and sharing them with others at SEGA.

  • SolidSnakeSSx
    June 6, 2013 at 8:06 am PDT

    Fantastic news! That’s one major SEGA title that fans wanted brought over…Now about Yakuza 5…

  • ChrisHighwind
    June 6, 2013 at 8:07 am PDT

    Huh, kinda bittersweet. Nothing against the girl…program…er, program girl, but my ex was a huge fan of the vocaloids. Might pick this up eventually, though, pretty awesome to see digitally-produced music that’s still better than the crap they call popular music over here.

  • stinkaypewps
    June 6, 2013 at 8:07 am PDT

    hells yes!

  • sbf717
    June 6, 2013 at 8:07 am PDT

    Happy to have Project Diva F in the US on PS3 but I was really looking forward to the Vita version coming as well.

  • el_casual
    June 6, 2013 at 8:07 am PDT

    I mean the Vita games of Project Diva.

  • bocahfooty
    June 6, 2013 at 8:08 am PDT

    This is great news indeed. But it’ll be even better if it comes with the Vita version.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 9:05 am PDT

      No news on a VITA version, sorry. As mentioned, I will be reading all the comments and will pass on all the great feedback to people at SEGA.

  • FearMonkey
    June 6, 2013 at 8:09 am PDT

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MIKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!

    YAY! <3 <3 <3

  • Snookies1
    June 6, 2013 at 8:10 am PDT

    @3 – It’s not up to Sony on that. It’s up to Sega on whether they want to bring over the Vita version. Which it doesn’t seem too likely. I’d rather have this on handheld. The Miku games feel better that way to me personally.

  • MakoSOLIDER
    June 6, 2013 at 8:11 am PDT

    Vita version….

  • KEHT_USA
    June 6, 2013 at 8:11 am PDT

    All Project DIVA games please!!!! Project DIVA: Dream Theatre too!!!!
    K-On Houkago LIVE both PSP and PS3 versions!!!!

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:17 am PDT

      Ah, you’re a big fan of the series! For now, we are focusing on Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F. Please support us as we bring the game to the west! (And, in advance – thank you for the support!)

  • Hitokiri_03
    June 6, 2013 at 8:12 am PDT

    Great!

    Now give me Yakuza 5!

  • Nooterman
    June 6, 2013 at 8:13 am PDT

    The lack of the Vita version is expected but really disappointing. Sony what are you doing?

  • RyoonZism
    June 6, 2013 at 8:14 am PDT

    Hey Sega. Thank you so much. Definitely purchasing this day one. And I hope this is NOT the last good news you’ll announce. *coughYakuza5cough*

  • SarshelYam
    June 6, 2013 at 8:14 am PDT

    This is fantastic and, while I don’t wish to look a gift horse in the mouth, please consider the Vita release as well? I remember playing it at the Sony booth at last years E3 and I, regrettably, got my hopes up.

    I will also echo the sentiment that I’d love a localization for Yakuza 5…and Yakuza 1&2 HD for PS3. My collection is incomplete without the NA releases.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:47 am PDT

      Thanks for the support and the feedback! I know a lot of people will ask about VITA, and while I don’t have any news, do know that we are reading all the comments.

  • Mando44646
    June 6, 2013 at 8:15 am PDT

    Vita? Im not interested in playing this kind of genre on a TV – but I’d definitely buy it to have on the go

  • liammill18
    June 6, 2013 at 8:15 am PDT

    I AM FREAKING OUT AT WORK RIGHT NOW HOLY CRAP I NEVER EXPECTED THIS.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, SEGA!

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:19 am PDT

      Ah, excellent! And thank you, likewise, for being there to help spread the word during the Facebook post in March.

  • kraaatos123
    June 6, 2013 at 8:17 am PDT

    OHMYGOD! Bless you Sega!!

  • andyscout
    June 6, 2013 at 8:18 am PDT

    Thank you Sega! I imported the Vita version last year and was waffling on importing the PS3 version. Obviously now I’ll wait.

    Now I’m just waiting for a localization of Valkyria Chronicles 3…

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

      Thanks for your support, Andyscout!

      No word on Valkyria Chronicles 3 from me, sorry. (But on a personal note, I loved and beat both of the first two games!)

  • NemoMeImpune
    June 6, 2013 at 8:18 am PDT

    This is great, though I already have the Japanese version of Project Diva for both PS3 and Vita….

    Can we please have the DLCs for Vita in the US PS Store? I really want to play those extra songs on my vita…..

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:21 am PDT

      The PS3 version automatically includes the six “extra songs” from the Japanese VITA DLC. They’re on the disc!

  • RoboAddy
    June 6, 2013 at 8:18 am PDT

    Already played Project Diva ƒ on Vita.

    Please patch the Vita version to be region free and release the DLC to the west.

  • Andrefpvs
    June 6, 2013 at 8:19 am PDT

    Thank you very much for listening to your fans. I have a feeling you won’t be disappointed with the support for this title.

    By the way, can you confirm that Europe will be getting this title only via digital distribution (PSN)?

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:33 am PDT

      I hope so as well! When the fans are behind something, I think we can really make something special happen.

      To answer your question: yes, this title will only be releasing on PSN in Europe.

  • Snookies1
    June 6, 2013 at 8:20 am PDT

    I’ll definitely try and support this though. There are so many great Japanese games that we just never get. It’s a real shame… Hopefully this will be a good start for some niche games and genres to make their way west.

  • bocahfooty
    June 6, 2013 at 8:20 am PDT

    Ahh ignoring the vita comments, I see. Well that’s disappointing.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:29 am PDT

      If you would like to see a VITA version, please do let us know in the comments. I may not respond to every comment, but do know that we are reading them all!

  • Sparkz92
    June 6, 2013 at 8:20 am PDT

    Thank you Sega!!!

  • Darkdoom123
    June 6, 2013 at 8:22 am PDT

    Hatsune Miku Avatars when?

  • DrROBschiz
    June 6, 2013 at 8:22 am PDT

    Cmon now SEGA

    Its about time to start supporting Vita in the West. Its going to ramp up and you should really be there when it does!

    PSO2 and Skies of Arcadia HD as well Please!

  • Elbender93
    June 6, 2013 at 8:23 am PDT

    I’m so happy! *-*

    One Question, North America gets retail version and psn version while Europe only psn version right? I live in Europe and I’d like to have a retail version, but I don’t want to let Sega think that they sell only in America by importing it :(

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:31 am PDT

      Glad you are excited!

      That’s correct – North America will have both versions. Whichever version you’d like to pick up (NA physical or EU digital), thank you for supporting Miku!

  • LordRednal
    June 6, 2013 at 8:24 am PDT

    This is a definite buy for me (I like vocaloids quite a lot, and you made a great choice here), but I do have a question. It sounds like most of the songs will be in Japanese… are you putting in any kind of subtitles (perhaps large ones, in the background) to make it easy for players to understand what’s being said? Or will we just be hearing it, mostly without understanding?

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:41 am PDT

      It’s a little too early for me to comment on this yet, but we will have more news on this front in the future!

  • Dimeniablack
    June 6, 2013 at 8:25 am PDT

    I’m buying a ps3 because I want this game so badly!!
    But will I still be able to buy it if I’m in the uk? I really want it and I think I remember the ps3 isn’t region locked but I could be wrong.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:43 am PDT

      That is awesome! Excited to hear you’re getting a PS3 just for this. :)

      As to the second part of your question, that’s right, it’s not region-locked.

  • burucchi
    June 6, 2013 at 8:26 am PDT

    It’s a good thing SEGA is willing to bring a title like Miku, because this is really easily one of the best rhythm series avaible on the market right now. Thumbs down, however, for the lack of a Vita version. System needs some love, owners are all looking for great new games to buy, and Diva games simply work best in handhelds — their great pick up and play nature isn’t fully explored in a system like the PS3.

    So, yeah, although I won’t be getting it on the PS3 due to not owning the hardware right now, I hope things go smoothly and the series finds a new home in the western market.

  • pn3b0y
    June 6, 2013 at 8:27 am PDT

    3 questions to ask
    1.will this be coming to europe on disc,

    2.will we have the option to turn the text to japanese? i’m used to looking for the songs with the japanese title in the imported copy of PDf i have for my vita

    3.what will the price point be on this

  • Christian399
    June 6, 2013 at 8:27 am PDT

    Aaron,

    Where they heck is PSO 2 for Vita? Where is Samurai and Dragons (out in Asia in ENGLISH)? No wonder SEGA is struggling when all they release in the West are Sonic games and random Loli simulators that will have the most niche of nichest audiences in North America.

    I swear this gen has been one for unparalleled stupidity from publishers.

  • sesyjon
    June 6, 2013 at 8:28 am PDT

    I wast about to buy the Japanese version.. This is a surprise! sweet.

  • Zionine
    June 6, 2013 at 8:29 am PDT

    No Vita version? Sadness.. Ah wells. :)

  • KEHT_USA
    June 6, 2013 at 8:29 am PDT

    >The PS3 version automatically includes the six “extra songs” from the Japanese VITA DLC. They’re on the disc!

    Please, make something for VITA version of the game! Bought japanese version on a gamecard and want extra songs on VITA too!!!

  • androvsky
    June 6, 2013 at 8:30 am PDT

    Sweeeet. This is fantastic news… and a retail release too?? That’s amazing! Going to pack in any goodies with that release? I’m hyped even though I knew it was happening as soon as the Facebook poll went up. :)

    Keep ’em coming, Vita version would be nice too, but I’m happy just to be able to enjoy it fully rather than stumble through menus I don’t understand. And yeah, Yakuza 5.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:53 am PDT

      I recognize you! Thanks for the support, Androvsky! :) Good to see you around the blogs again.

  • AlexGarcia89
    June 6, 2013 at 8:30 am PDT

    One question Aaron, Is this game getting a retail disc release here in US? by your comments it seems that will be the case, but it looks like in Europe will only be released on PSN, however thank you very much SEGA for these kind of releases, now the waiting for Yakuza 5 continues (if the game is indeed coming, please release it via retail as that game is huge), thank you for your attention

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 8:45 am PDT

      Yes, you’ll be able to pick up a retail copy of Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F here in the US! :)

  • BlueMaximaC099
    June 6, 2013 at 8:31 am PDT

    Where the hell is the Vita version? Great, the one that comes out first is the one that gets shafted.

  • Wario64
    June 6, 2013 at 8:31 am PDT

    Never played this game before, but I enjoy rhythm games. Can’t wait to check it out, always good news to see rhythm games of this kind being released in the states

  • Tjoeb123
    June 6, 2013 at 8:31 am PDT

    So looking forward to this! The Black Rock Shooter anime series may have sucked IMO (but I love the PSP game!), but I’m looking forward to playing the song in the game! In fact, it’s playing in my head right now~!! I’m a bit sad that we won’t be seeing the Vita version, though…

    Now if only we could get Phantasy Star Portable 2 back on the PSN (to play the single player campaign on our Vitas!), and get some updates regarding the localization of Phantasy Star Online 2…

  • Tjoeb123
    June 6, 2013 at 8:34 am PDT

    @35 Amen to that.

    @41 Yeah, well, the PS3 version has more content, so it would make sense to bring over that version. Though I really would’ve loved to play it on my PS Vita….

    I also take it the game will be playable at E3?

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 6:13 pm PDT

      The game demo will actually be brought to you, the fans, on the first day of E3! (Next Tuesday.) You’ll be able to check it out from the comforts of your own home.

  • Stryker_X20
    June 6, 2013 at 8:34 am PDT

    Looks interesting :). Can’t wait to try it out.

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 6:12 pm PDT

      We hope you’ll love it! If you like Rhythm games, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F is very addicting. :) (And, in my opinion, the music is amazing!)

  • EmperorKorea
    June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

    thank you, based sega.

  • Nooterman
    June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

    Wow you’re the nicest rep I’ve ever seen. You even answered a comment you probably shouldn’t have. Bring the Vita version! NOW! I DEMAND SEEING THE RECEIPTS! I’M SURE IT INCLUDED VITA!

  • Tjoeb123
    June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

    Triple comments!!

    Arron, one last question – what songs will be included in the demo? (hopes Black Rock Shooter is one of them)

    • Aaron Webber
      June 6, 2013 at 11:11 am PDT

      All good, thanks Tjoeb!

      The songs on the demo are currently secret, but you’ll know very soon!

  • Nerroth
    June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

    Good nws for those interested in getting the game on the PS3; but I would personally have hoped to see the Vita version being brought over to the West, also.

  • ShootingStar1993
    June 6, 2013 at 8:35 am PDT

    Once it has released,I’ll buy it,but I prefer Vita version.

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