Hi-Fi RUSH was one of those rare games that arrived fully formed and instantly felt special — a rhythm-action title so tightly designed that the entire world, from enemies to light fixtures, pulses to the beat. It launched as a surprise Xbox and PC exclusive in January 2023, and while it eventually came to PS5 as a digital download in September of that year, a physical edition has never existed in Asia — until now. SuperDeluxe Games is releasing the Hi-Fi RUSH Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 across Asia on 16 July 2026, giving Singapore PS5 players their first chance to own it in a box.
Beat the World to Your Own Guitar
For anyone who hasn’t played it: Hi-Fi RUSH puts you in the red sneakers of Chai, a wannabe rockstar who accidentally fuses a music player to his chest during an experimental procedure at the mega-corporation Vandelay Technologies. The result? Every punch, dodge, and guitar smash connects to the rhythm of the soundtrack — and the entire world follows. Enemies bounce on the beat, industrial machinery clanks in time, and city platforms pulse with every bar. The combat is intuitive enough to pick up in minutes but rewards players who truly lock into the groove with satisfying combo multipliers and score bonuses.
The game’s art style draws from classic anime and American comics, giving it a look that feels immediately at home for fans of the genres GameTrader readers know and love. It earned strong praise globally — Metacritic scores of around 87 on both Xbox and PS5 — and built a devoted fanbase that pushed hard for a wider physical release.
The Asia Deluxe Edition: What’s in the Box
The physical Deluxe Edition, published in Asia by SuperDeluxe Games, is the most complete package Hi-Fi RUSH has ever received. Here’s what’s inside:
- PS5 game disc with the complete Hi-Fi RUSH experience
- Premium artbook featuring exclusive concept art and developer commentary
- 3-disc original soundtrack
- Trading cards
- Reversible cover sleeve and three-sided slipcase box
The disc also bundles every free content update — including the well-received Arcade Challenge mode — plus three DLC costume packs: Bossplay, Traditional Garb, and Teamplay. Crucially for Singapore players, the Asia edition carries full multi-language support, with in-game text and audio options covering English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, and more, so there’s no barrier to jumping in.
From Tokyo Studio to Krafton — The Story Behind the Game
Hi-Fi RUSH was created by Tango Gameworks, a studio founded in Tokyo in 2010 by Shinji Mikami, the legendary creator of Resident Evil. The game’s sun-soaked, music-driven world was a striking departure from the studio’s earlier horror work on The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo, and it landed as their most celebrated release by far.
In a move that shocked the industry, Microsoft shut Tango Gameworks down in June 2024 amid broader restructuring cuts. The studio sat dark for just a few months before South Korean publisher Krafton — best known globally for PUBG — stepped in and acquired both the studio and the Hi-Fi RUSH IP in August 2024. Around 50 of the original staff returned, and Hi-Fi RUSH’s future is again in motion under Krafton’s stewardship. The Asia physical release is the first major release under the new ownership.
Where to Get It in Singapore
The Hi-Fi RUSH Deluxe Edition Asia (PS5) ships 16 July 2026. It’s available from online game importers that carry Japanese-region releases and ship to Singapore — check stock at your preferred gaming importer, as quantities on collector’s editions like this tend to be limited. All PS5 games are region-free, so the Japan-region disc plays without issue on any Singapore PS5 console.
Whether you’re a rhythm-game fan who never got the chance to try Hi-Fi RUSH, or a collector looking for a premium physical package, Thursday is the day to pull the trigger. For more upcoming game releases, see our Game News section.