CRYSTAR coming to PS5 on February 27, 2025 in Japan
Currently available for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC.
FuRyu will release a PlayStation 5 version of action RPG CRYSTAR on February 27, 2025 in Japan for 5,720 yen, the company announced. It will be available both physically and digitally.
A Digital Art Book Edition will also be available for 7,920 yen, which includes a digital art book with 80 pages of illustrations, behind-the-scenes stories, and creator comments.
CRYSTAR first launched for PlayStation 4 on October 18, 2018 in Japan, followed by PlayStation 4 in North America and PC via Steam worldwide on August 27, 2019, PlayStation 4 in Europe on August 30, 2019, Switch in Japan on February 24, 2022, Switch in North America on March 29, 2022, and Switch in Europe on April 1, 2022.
Like the Switch version, the PlayStation 5 version will include over 30 pieces of additional content previously released as downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions.
Here is an overview of the game, via western publisher NIS America:
About the Game
For when I weep, then I am strong.
A girl named Rei and Mirai, her little sister, are dragged into the afterworld of Purgatory. To save her sister, Rei signs a contract with the Demons of Purgatory to fight the monsters infesting their world. Rei and her fellow Executors must face their pasts and confront their tears to overcome the Torments and monsters ahead of them. Will Rei save her sister’s Soul before it’s too late?
About the character designers, Riuichi and ntny
- Riuichi – Character designer based in Japan. He specializes in goth-aesthetic themed characters. His CRYSTARcharacter design progress can be seen in this video clip!
- ntny – Character designer and 3D model creator. ntny has worked on multiple famous titles before CRYSTAR.
Key Features
- Fight through Your Tears in This Action RPG – Combat the Souls of the dead as you explore the afterworld of Purgatory. Play as four different characters and unlock their memories to learn the truth behind their stories and secrets.
- Power through Grief – The battle system includes an otherworldly being who fights alongside you. Gather your grief and endure Torments to summon your Guardian!
- Tears Give You Strength – Crying will help you take down monsters and empower your equipment. In CRYSTAR, tears aren’t a sign of weakness, they are a sign of strength.