Crystar for PlayStation 5 now available digitally in the West with over 30 costumes included

by Mikhail Madnani on 04 December, 2024

Spike Chunsoft just announced and released FuRyu's Crystar in the West on PlayStation 5 as a digital-only title priced at $19.99. FuRyu's action RPG Crystar debuted in Japan back in 2018 before seeing a Western release on PlayStation 4 and PC in 2019 through Spike Chunsoft. It was then ported to Nintendo Switch and released in the West through NIS America in 2022. A native PlayStation 5 version was announced for February 2025 release in Japan, but nothing had been announced for the West until today's launch.

The PlayStation version of Crystar is now available for $19.99 alongside a price drop for the PlayStation 4 version. Since the official announcement from Spike Chunsoft doesn't mention anything about saves carrying over, I assume they don't. Check out the full announcement for Crystar on PlayStation 5 below:

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced Action RPG CRYSTAR is now available for PlayStation®5 in North America and Europe as a digital download exclusive for $19.99. The PS5 version comes with over 30 pre-loaded costumes, including items previously available as paid DLC for other versions. CRYSTAR is developed by FURYU Corporation.
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About CRYSTAR for PS5: This is a story about girls who cry over injustice yet stand up in defiance. The action RPG where you "fight through your tears" is available now on PS5.

Players control protagonist Rei as she battles the Souls of the dead in Purgatory to help bring her deceased sister, Mirai, back to life.

Whatever you do, don't dry your eyes. Power up your attacks and armor by shedding tears. The battle system includes a Guardian, an otherworldly being who fights alongside you. Crying will activate your Guardian Mode, enabling you to summon your Guardian. Once summoned, you can harness special abilities and fight to your full potential.As you progress through the story, you'll gain allies, allowing you to freely switch between four characters, including Rei, during battle. The game also features enemy memoir collection, a music library, and a combo system, offering plenty of engaging elements for players. With an adjustable difficulty setting, even action game beginners can enjoy a smooth gaming experience.
The PS5 version comes with over 30 pre-loaded costumes, including items previously available as paid DLC for other versions. Costumes include adorable "Swimsuit," "Santa," and "Official 4-Panel Comic Costumes." The costumes provide enhanced gameplay and provide added advantages such as reducing the costs of items, or drawing out certain enemies.
CRYSTAR for PlayStation 4: CRYSTAR for PlayStation 4 is available at a reduced price of $19.99. For details check PlayStation Store for your region.

Crystar is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). Read our review of it here.