Released in 2019, Judgement saw the studio most known for the Yakuza series branch out with a more detective-noir focused adventure set in modern-day Japan. That said, as per our review, the Yakuza brand of outlandish and memorable side activities and stories was there too. Lost Judgement is the studio's follow-up to the excellent Yakuza Like a Dragon and it's out this year.

With its worldwide release set for September 24, 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Like the most recent Yakuza games players will have the option to play with either Japanese or English voices. As per this cinematic (and very dramatic) announcement trailer -- lawyer and detective Takayuki Yagami's latest case looks to involve... (cue music) murder.

Law and Disorder - Lost Judgment once again puts players in the sneakers of lawyer turned street-fighting detective Takayuki Yagami. Joined by his partner, ex-yakuza Masaharu Kaito, the crime-fighting duo is called on to investigate a seemingly perfect crime whose lead suspect has an airtight alibi. What starts out as a tale of revenge reveals a tangled web of conspiracy involving several unlikely factions taking advantage of a broken law system. But as victims pile up and Yagami unravels the truth, he must choose between defending the law or exacting justice.

Freeform Combat - Yagami’s mastery of martial arts allows him to stylishly overcome any situation from group ambushes to single-target takedowns. Harness Crane, Tiger, and the new Snake style, a graceful style that can deflect and return an opponent's strikes, using their energy against them.

Investigative Action - Yagami’s arsenal of detective tricks grows with new gadgets, stealthily tracking suspects, and crafty methods of infiltration. Leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the truth.

No Place Finer – Immerse yourself in the bustling downtowns of Tokyo and Yokohama at your own pace within an authentic setting that only the RGG Studio can deliver. Game at Club SEGA, find your next favourite hangout, take on cases from locals need, and beyond.

Unlike the most recent Yakuza this will see a return to real-time action, plus what looks to be more traversal and exploration options for stealth and, well, platforming. Announced over the weekend you can see slices of gameplay in this 30-minute developer presentation with Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and producer Kazuki Hosokawa.