Overview
- City Connection announced Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jong REMASTER on Tuesday with a 2027 launch window for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in Japan.
- The game uses one-versus-one Riichi mahjong rules and makes cheating an explicit, playable tactic, including an Oyashiro Mode that frames matches as life-or-death trials.
- The release includes three modes—Oyashiro Mode, Club Mode, and Club Mode Extra: Paikuzushi Chapter—plus an Auto Mode that lets the CPU play for newcomers.
- Presentation and extras are emphasized through animated match visuals, character cutscenes, newly drawn guest artwork, audio dramas in a Bonus Gallery, and an original scenario supervised by creator Ryukishi07.
- City Connection confirmed language support for Japanese and both Chinese variants but has not announced an English localization, an overseas release, or a precise release date.