Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong REMASTER Announced for PS5, Switch, and PC

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong REMASTER Brings Survival Mahjong to PS5, Switch, and PC

The upcoming title brings the chilling world of Hinamizawa into a competitive tabletop format. Players face familiar characters in intense matches where survival depends on outmaneuvering opponents. According to publishing announcements from City Connection, the software features rules tailored specifically for two-player Riichi Mahjong duels. Experience the world of the original Higurashi no Naku Koro ni through mahjong!

Face off against familiar characters in high-stakes matches where life is on the line! But to win, any means necessary goes… cheating is totally fair game! Do whatever it takes to survive in Hinamizawa! While the initial launch window points to 2027 in Japan, the game on the Steam platform indicates that it will arrive in the West at some point. The software will support multiple interface and subtitle options, including Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Three Distinct Game Modes Feature Unfair Tactics and Cheating

Survival in the village requires unconventional methods. The game embraces strategic deception, making rule-breaking an official mechanic. To avoid the tragedy of Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara engages in high-stakes mahjong battles where his very life is on the line, where players master unfair tactics and cheat their way to victory to reach the true ending. Players must pay attention to elaborate and gorgeous animation cutscenes—not just for character entries, special moves, and reward scenes, but also for the constantly dynamic animations throughout the mahjong matches.

• Oyashiro Mode – To avoid the tragedy of Hinamizawa, Keiichi Maebara engages in high-stakes mahjong battles where his very life is on the line! Master unfair tactics and cheat your way to victory! Will you be able to reach the true ending?!
• Club Mode – A heartwarming mahjong showdown with the usual club members after school, with penalty games on the line! Enjoy free matches with any combination of members you like! And of course, use cheats to claim your victory!
• Club Mode Extra: Paikuzushi Chapter – The scenario mode newly added in the handheld console version! Win the mahjong matches to unlock special reward cutscenes! Don’t let anyone say the mahjong part of a bishoujo mahjong game is just a means to unlock reward scenes!

Accessibility Features and Bonus Artwork for Fans

Players unfamiliar with the complexities of Riichi Mahjong can still progress through the narrative. Features an Auto Mode where the CPU plays for you, even if you are not good at mahjong! Beyond the core matches, after clearing the main game, users can enjoy newly drawn artwork by gorgeous guest artists such as Poyoyon♥Rock. Users can also unlock the “Bonus Gallery” where they can enjoy the illustrations alongside audio dramas! Note: This game features Japanese Mahjong (Riichi Mahjong) rules and is designed exclusively for two-player matches (one-versus-one).