Update: Upon talking to our Sega PR rep, there will be no upgrade from the PlayStation 4 version to the PlayStation 5 version. If you already own the game but want to play it with the PS5 upgrades, you’ll have to purchase the game again. This comes as a disappointment as many games thus far did provide a free upgrade.
The spinoff Yakuza detective game Judgment will be making its way to next-gen consoles on April 23.
Ryu ga Gotoku studio has revealed today that judgment will be coming to the next-gen consoles for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Stadia on April 23. It will be remastered for the new version. This will included graphical updates, 60 fps, and smoother performance and load times.
Remastered for next-gen consoles, acclaimed action thriller Judgment is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, & Stadia on April 23rd, 2021.
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Join Yagami, a disgraced attorney turned detective, as he investigates the mysterious killer that has been murdering Yakuza with the calling card of their eyes gouged. Go back into the Yakuza series iconic town of Kamurocho to stop the killer. Also, lose yourself in the many mini-games and distractions the town has to offer. If you enjoyed the mainline games of the Yakuza series, then Judgment is a game you have to try out. Join Yagami and reveal the truth.
Judgment Review – A Fresh New Take On Yakuza
No word on if and when Judgment will make its way to the PC, either on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
The game will be released at the price of $39.99 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Stadia, which will include all the DLC that was available on the PS4 version.
