CRYSTAR coming to Switch on February 24, 2022,Japan.

CRYSTAR coming to Switch finally.

Publisher FuRyu and developer Gemdrops will release action RPG CRYSTAR for Switch on February 24, 2022 in Japan, according to an Amazon Japan listing.

CRYSTAR first launched for PlayStation 4 in October 2018 in Japan, followed by North America and Europe in August 2019 alongside a worldwide PC (Steam) release.

The Switch version will include 30 pieces of additional content previously released as downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions.

FuRyu will premiere a “CRYSTAR 3rd Anniversary Special Video” on October 18 at 12:00 JST, where it will likely officially announce the Switch version.

Here is an overview of the game, via western publisher Spike Chunsoft:

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 CRYSTAR character 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.

THANKS GEMATSU.