The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has rated JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R, even though the game hasn't been officially announced yet. According to the information available, the game has been rated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
The appearance of this rating has sparked strong speculation that Bandai Namco is preparing to announce a remaster of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven in the near future.
This speculation is further supported by the fact that the use of the letter “R” at the end of the title follows the same pattern as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, which is a remastered version of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle.
The History of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven was first released in Japan on December 17, 2015, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The game was then released for PlayStation 4 in North America on June 28, 2016, and in Europe on July 1, 2016.
Developed by CyberConnect2, Eyes of Heaven is an arena-based fighting game featuring numerous characters from various arcs of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. One of its main attractions is the tag-team battle system, which allows players to use a combination of two characters in a single match.
Unlike traditional fighting games, Eyes of Heaven features 3D battles set in larger arenas. This makes the gameplay feel more dynamic, especially for fans who want to see interactions between characters from different generations of JoJo.
The “R” Naming Convention Points to a Remastered Version
The announcement of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R has drawn attention due to its striking similarity to the naming convention of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. That game was previously released as a remastered version of All Star Battle, featuring visual updates, gameplay adjustments, additional characters, and technical improvements.
If Bandai Namco takes the same approach, Eyes of Heaven R will likely be an updated version of the original 2015 game. Potential updates include improved graphics, more stable performance, support for modern platforms, and possibly additional content.
However, as of the writing of this article, there has been no official confirmation regarding new features, a release date, or gameplay details for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R.
Rated for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
One interesting aspect of this Brazilian rating is the fairly extensive list of platforms. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
If this information is accurate, Eyes of Heaven R will be available on more platforms than the original release, which was only available on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The release of versions for Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC will also open up access to new players who previously didn’t have the chance to try the game.
Multiplatform releases like this are in line with Bandai Namco’s strategy in recent years, particularly to bring anime fighting games back to a wider audience.
An official announcement is likely just a matter of time
Age ratings from official agencies, such as those in Brazil, are often an indication that a game is being prepared for announcement or release. While this doesn’t always mean an announcement is imminent, the appearance of a rating for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R is still a strong sign that the project is indeed in development.
At this time, Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 have not issued an official statement regarding the existence of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R. However, given the precedent set by All Star Battle R, it is possible that an announcement regarding this remaster will be made in the near future.
For fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, this news is certainly something to look forward to, especially for those who want to relive the cross-generational JoJo battles on modern platforms.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R has been rated in Brazil for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Although it hasn’t been officially announced, the use of the “R” designation and Bandai Namco’s history with All Star Battle R strongly suggest that this game is a remaster of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven.
If true, Eyes of Heaven R has the potential to bring the 2015 JoJo fighting game to modern platforms with technical improvements and a wider player base.
