Previously reported, Sega following the arrest of actor Pierre Taki shelfed RGG Studio’s approaching title Judgement after Taki was apprehended for the possession of cocaine about a month ago. Resulting with the game’s launch date to be prolonged to an unspecified date, at least in Japan as the game was reworked without Taki playing the role of Hamura in the game.
Shortly after the incident, Sega was able to find a replacement for the actor and went straight to work on redoing all renders of the crime-boss in the game. Now Sega has shared the first glimpse of reimagined character model for Kyohei Hamura.
Throughout Yagami's investigation, he'll have to collaborate with, and occasionally face off against, some of the most powerful individuals in Kamurocho.
Meet Kyohei Hamura, the intimidating captain of the Matsugane Family.https://t.co/wAlKs3Jrm8 pic.twitter.com/AVLyFbqwgt
— RGG Studio | Like a Dragon & Yakuza Series (@RGGStudio) April 16, 2019
For the game’s release in the West, not much changes as Sega already confirmed that Taki’s arrest did not conflict with Judgement releasing this coming June for the region. But for Japan, it’s expected that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will push heavily on Taki’s replacement to having the game return to sale status in the coming future.
What do you think about Hamura’s new look for the game?
Judgement will be available for PlayStation 4 on June 21, 2019 in the West.
