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"Experience the new Age of Racing."
―European release tagline

Initial D Arcade Stage 4 (頭文字イニシャルD Arcade Stage 4, Inisharu D Arcade Stage 4), known in English localizations as Initial D 4, is a 2007 racing arcade game developed by Sega AM3 and published by Sega Corporation. It is the first in the series to be developed for Sega Lindbergh hardware, following the first three games, which were built on the Sega NAOMI 2 arcade system. The game was later ported to PlayStation 3 in 2008 as Initial D Extreme Stage. It is the fourth game in the Initial D Arcade Stage series and the twelfth video game to be based on the Initial D series. Additionally, it is the last Initial D game to receive a full English localization.

The game was revealed at the 44th Amusement Machine Show on September 14, 2006, at Sega's booth, where many of the game's major changes were announced compared to Initial D Arcade Stage Ver. 3.[7]

The game features a completely redesigned physics engine and racing mechanics. The arcade cabinets also introduced 32-inch widescreen LCD monitors with a WXGA resolution of 1360×768.[8] It is the first Initial D game to support online battles via Sega's ALL.Net network service through the Nationwide Matchup Mode, which pairs players based on a ranking system determined by their battle results and records.[9][2] The game retains key modes from previous entries, including Legend of the Streets story mode, Time Attack, and In-Store Battle, which allows players to compete against others using the other Initial D Arcade Stage 4 arcade cabinets.[10][1][7]

A character creation system was introduced, allowing players to customize their avatars, which appear in-game and in online rankings. This feature is tied to the IC Card, which replaces the magnetic save cards used in previous games, the card is designed after a driver's license.[11][1] The card tracks progress in story mode and can store up to three additional vehicles. The vehicle upgrade system was also revamped, with players earning points from battles that can be used for performance tuning and cosmetic customization.[10][7]

The game also had a graphical overhaul, with all characters rendered in 3D using real-time watercolor shading, and the first game in the Arcade Stage series to fully introduce voice acting done by the anime's voice cast.[7] New characters Toshiya Joshima and Kozo Hoshino were added, while several characters from Initial D Arcade Stage Ver. 3—including Aikawa, Nobuhiko Akiyama, Ichijo, Atsuro Kawai, Miki, Sakamoto, Toru Suetsugu, and Tomoyuki Tachi—were removed. The game also introduced two new vehicles, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDBF) and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A), though several vehicles from the previous title had been removed. And is the first game to introduce the Lake Akina course.[10]

Alongside with the release of the game in March 2007, Sega launched the InitialD.Net service, enabling players to view individual results and Internet rankings, stock and exchange character customization items and car tuning parts, and form or join racing teams.[9][11][10]

Characters[]

In alphabetical order:

Cars[]

Honda[]

Mazda[]

Mitsubishi[]

Nissan[]

Subaru[]

Suzuki[]

Toyota[]

Courses[]

Soundtrack[]

See also: Super Eurobeat Presents Initial D Arcade Stage 4 - Original Soundtracks
Use Song Artist
Opening Raimei -out of kontrol- m.o.v.e
Akina Lake (day) Let's Go, Come On Manuel
Akina Lake (night) Go Beat Crazy Fastway
Myogi (day) Speed Car D-Team
Myogi (night) Fly To Me To The Moon & Back The Spiders From Mars
Akagi (day) Revolution Fastway
Akagi (night) We'll See Heaven Digital Planet
Akina (day) All Around Lia
Akina (night) Eldorado Dave Rodgers
Akina (vs Bunta) The Fire's On Me Spock
Irohazaka (day) Raising Hell Fastway
Irohazaka (night) Spacelove
Tsukuba (day) No Control Manuel
Tsukuba (night) Forever Young Symbol
Tsukuba (Project D) Rider Of The Sky Ace
Ending Namida 3000 m.o.v.e

Updates[]

All update summaries are sourced from the Initial D Games Official Web Site.[5]

Ver.1.1[]

  • If data is lost during the license renewal process, the operator can recover the data from the game's test menu.

There were no gameplay-facing changes in this version.

Ver.1.2[]

  • Several glitches/exploits have been curbed by adjusting boost and driving behavior.
  • Fixed an issue where lines may appear while driving.

Ver.1.50 (Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Kai)[]

Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Kai Logo

Arcade Stage 4 Kai Logo

Version 1.50 is known as Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Kai (頭文字イニシャルD Arcade Stage 4 改, Inisharu D Arcade 4 Kai), introduced updated branding on the title screen and multiple gameplay adjustments.[12]

  • Three new vehicles have been added: Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10), Eunos Roadster (NA6CE), and Mazda RX-8 Type S (SE3P)
  • Car behavior adjustments:
    • Understeering behavior has been adjusted.
    • The undercancellation technique, a method for eliminating the acceleration penalty for understeering, can no longer be used.
  • The penalty for crashing into walls and barriers has been increased.
  • Background Music can be selected, including an option to drive without one.
  • The directional buttons, start button and view change button are now lit.
  • The amount of smoke when drifting and sparks when colliding with a guardrail or opponent have increased.
  • Players deemed to have cheated could have their licenses banned from online play, at Sega's discretion.
  • New attract sequence: In the beginning, the FD tachometer repeats ups and downs of the number of revolutions, and immediately after that, the number of revolutions increases until the meter of the 86 hits the rev limiter.

Ver.1.51 (Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Kai)[]

Version 1.51 was a minor update deployed during location test of the Kai update, with no noticeable changes.

Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Limited[]

Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Limited Logo

Arcade Stage 4 Limited Logo

Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Attraction Image

Attraction Image

Following the release of Arcade Stage 4, Sega released an attraction based on the game at the Joypolis amusement park in Tokyo, Japan. It involved three life-size replicas of Takumi Fujiwara's Toyota AE86, Keisuke Takahashi's Mazda RX-7, and Bunta Fujiwara's Subaru Impreza in the form of moving simulators with 90 inch projector screens. The players were required to get in each of the vehicles and go through the game's story mode using them.[13][14] The attraction launched on July 21, 2007 and operated until January 14, 2019.[5][15][16]

An English version of the Limited attraction was also known to have been installed at Sega Republic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, until the location's Sega licensing agreement expired in June 2017. The Dubai version replaces Keisuke's RX-7 with Takeshi Nakazato's Nissan Skyline GT-R and uses English license plate and presumably software.[17] The cars from the Dubai attraction were last spotted in Dezerland amusement park in Orlando, Florida, United States as of December 2024, albeit only as display pieces.[18][19]

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Flyers and Posters[]

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References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 SEGA Corporation (February 21, 2007). "『頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4』稼動開始のお知らせ" (ja) (PDF). Sega Sammy Group. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SEGA ARCADE GAME HISTORY 頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4". SEGA. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Initial D Arcade Stage 4 Releases". IGDB. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Initial D: Arcade Stage 4 – Release Details". GameFAQS. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "頭文字D GAMES OFFICIAL WEB SITE" (ja) (December 28, 2007). Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Anoop Gantayat (September 15, 2006). "Initial D Goes Next Gen". IGN. Retrieved on February 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Kazutaka Toyotomi (September 14, 2006). "第44回「アミューズメントマシンショー」セガブースレポート"「頭文字D アーケードステージ4」など話題作を多数出展" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Initial D' Arcade Stage Version 4 single". Coinopexpress. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gatsuo Ishida (February 21, 2007). "セガ、AC「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4」稼動開始他店のプレーヤーと対戦できる「全国対戦モード」を搭載" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4 ゲーム紹介" (ja). Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Twisted Supreme (February 28, 2007). "Sega Releases 'Initial D Arcade Stage 4' in Arcades Around Japan". Arcade Heroes. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ Shinji Nakano (March 24, 2008). "セガ、AC「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4 改」稼動開始「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4」のバージョンアップ版" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  13. ↑ Osamu Takizawa (June 13, 2007). "セガ、「東京ジョイポリス」で「頭文字D」をアトラクション化「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 4 LIMITED」" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ Philip Wong (November 2, 2007). "In Tokyo, arcade games use real cars". CNET. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  15. ↑ "頭文字Ｄ ARCADE STAGE 4 LIMITED" (ja). Joypolis. Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  16. ↑ @TokyoJoypolis (November 29, 2018). "@TokyoJoypolis on Twitter" (ja). Twitter. “頭文字D ARCADE STAGE4 LIMITEDは 2019年1月14日（月・祝）をもちまして終了となります”
  17. ↑ Street FX Motorsport TV (April 11, 2016). "The ULTIMATE Initial D arcade, inside the Dubai mall. Choose from an STI, a GTR or an AE86!". Youtube. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  18. ↑ u/elitecrooks (May 4, 2023). "I work in a very large auto museum…". Reddit. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
  19. ↑ u/No_Room867 (December 3, 2024). "Look what I found". Reddit. Retrieved on February 15, 2025.
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