For players utilizing the PLAZA release, Update v3 wasn't just about bypassing DRM; it was about playing the most polished version of the game. The patch included several critical fixes that early pirates would have missed out on otherwise:
To understand why a "PLAZA" release was significant, one must understand the DRM (Digital Rights Management) protecting the game. The original release of Yakuza 0 on PC utilized , a controversial but effective technology designed to prevent piracy during a game's launch window. Yakuza 0 Update v3 2-PLAZA
And some secrets, he decided, were worth keeping. For players utilizing the PLAZA release, Update v3
“Did that just happen?” “Is this a virus?” “I’m deleting it.” “My dad has been dead for ten years. How did it know his name?” For players utilizing the PLAZA release