Sega have announced Ryu ga Gotoku Studio’s Judgement will be heading to PlayStation 5, and surprisingly Xbox Series X|S and Google Stadia.
Launched worldwide in early 2019 for PlayStation 4 (late 2018 in Japan), the game is a crime drama staring disgraced attorney turned private detective Takayuki Yagami. Players investigate murder cases, track down clues, interrogate suspects, and fight off those who would defy justice with combat.
As stated in the press release via email, Judgement will launch April 23rd on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Google Stadia for $39.99 USD. The game will also take advantage of the new hardware with 60 fps, improved load times, and all previously released DLC.
You can find the announcement trailer below.
You can find the full rundown (via emailed press release) below.
Judgment is an action thriller that puts players in the shoes of Takayuki Yagami, disgraced attorney turned rugged private detective, as he uncovers the mystery behind a grisly series of murders. Joined by his partner, ex-yazuka Masaharu Kaito, Yagami must claw his way through Kamurocho’s criminal underground to unravel the truth – as painful as it may be.
In addition to locale, Judgment takes on the classic hallmarks of the Yakuza series through the eyes of Yagami. Fans will recognize rough-and-tumble street fights, engrossing side missions with locals, and comedy breaks with mini-games. Judgment ups the ante with emphasis on investigative gameplay tracking suspects and discovering clues as Yagami walks the thin line of justice in a world of corruption. Packed with a thrilling story, filmic combat and a cast of intense characters, Judgment will keep all aspiring private detectives on their toes.
Image: Emailed Press Release