Overview
- City Connection announced Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong REMASTER, which was revealed Tuesday, and said the remaster will launch in Japan in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
- The game centers on two‑player Japanese Riichi mahjong where cheating and unfair tactics are explicit gameplay options rather than failure states.
- The release includes three modes — Oyashiro Mode for high‑stakes, story‑driven matches, Club Mode for casual after‑school play, and Club Mode Extra: Paikuzushi Chapter which restores PSP‑exclusive scenario content and unlockable cutscenes.
- Accessibility and presentation are emphasized through an Auto Mode that lets the CPU play for newcomers plus animated in‑match sequences, a Bonus Gallery of new artwork by guest artists such as Poyoyon♥Rock, and paired audio dramas.
- The Steam page confirms Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese support and Ryukishi07 supervision but gives no exact release date or English localization plan, a gap that industry practice suggests could be filled after the Japan launch.