Yakuza's detective-themed spin-off Judgment gets a June release date on PS4 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Yakuza's detective-themed spin-off Judgment gets a June release date on PS4 And pre-orders unlock it earlier. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 7 Mar 2019 28 comments Yakuza's detective-themed spin-off Judgment will be heading to PlayStation 4 on June 25th, Sega has announced. Judgement is the work of regular Yakuza developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, and follows the adventures of Takayuki Yagami, an ex-defence-attorney turned private detective. And because there's apparently no such thing as a happy PI, Yagami is "haunted by the demons of his past". Yagami takes a turn into the world of Yakuza when he begins investigating a serial murder in the Tokyo district of Kamurocho - the primary setting for the Yakuza games. What unfolds is an action-adventure that borrows certain elements from the core series, including a fighting system similar to that of Yakuza Zero, with an added focus on investigation. "Search for clues, collect evidence, track down criminals, and bust some heads", says Sega. Judgment will feature a dual-audio option when it releases here on June 25th, and is playable either in English or Japanese. Interestingly, it's also getting two separate sets of English subtitles, with one reflecting the English dub while the other is designed to more accurately represent the original Japanese dialogue, as detailed more thoroughly on the PlayStation Blog. According to Sega, the physical release of Judgment will feature a reversible cover enabling owners to display the the original Japanese cover art. Additionally, pre-ordering Judgment via the PlayStation Store will net players a static theme upon checkout, featuring Takayuki Yagami, and early access to the game from June 21st. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store