Sega confirms Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F releasing in the West

Sega has announced that Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F, the rhythm game where players can experience a concert with the virtual diva Hatsune Miku, will be available in North America on both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network, and in Europe on the PlayStation Network.

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, but fans won’t have to wait long to play the game as the demo will be available on June 11th for the U.S. and June 12th for Europe.

Hatsune Miku's 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.

“It’s very rare that we’re able to answer the overwhelming support and demand for a game like Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F,” said John Cheng, President and COO, SEGA of America. “And we’re excited to be able to deliver this creative and unique experience for the western audience to enjoy.”

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F features 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 costumes and 100 accessories.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F is slated for release on PlayStation 3 and via digital download via the PlayStation Network in August 2013.