PlayStation is bringing one of its most acclaimed PSP games to PS5 and PS4

Joan of Arc is coming to PS5 and PS4 next week.

One of the most acclaimed games to ever hit Sony’s PSP handheld console is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next week. More than any other traditional PlayStation platform, Sony has made a concentrated effort in recent years to bring PSP-era titles to current consoles. Now, that trend continues once again with the release of a new tactical RPG that many PlayStation fans may have forgotten about.

Scheduled to release next week on July 16, PlayStation announced today that it will soon be bringing Jeanne D’Arc for PS5 and PS4. Developed by Level-5, Jeanne D’Arc was originally released on the PSP in 2006 before coming to North America in 2007. The game tells the story of the historical figure Joan of Arc and fits into the tactical role-playing genre, which was quite popular on the PSP.

If you’re wondering why this is a big deal, it’s because Jeanne D’Arc is one of the highest rated games ever released on the PSP. Upon its release, Jeanne D’Arc has amassed an impressive overall score of 87/100 on Metacritic. According to Metacritic’s ranking, this makes it the 11th best game in the PSP library alongside titles such as Metal Gear Solid: The Peace Walker, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions, Persona 3 PortableAnd God of War: Chains of Olympus.

As for what this new version of Jeanne D’Arc Sony will be adding improved visuals, quick save options, and rewind functionality to this port, as it has done for every other PSP title that has been brought to PS5 and PS4. As expected, Jeanne D’Arc will also be available for purchase individually for both PlayStation platforms and will also be available to download “for free” for those with a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.

If you are not familiar with Jeanne D’Arc and if you’re interested in learning more, you can check out a retrospective trailer for the game and its latest description courtesy of PlayStation below.

Jeanne D’Arc

“Step into the 15th century, as France and England battle in the Hundred Years’ War. A mysterious and powerful bracelet appears on the wrist of a young crusader named Joan. Commanded by an oracle from above, Joan wields the bracelet to repel the army of dark invaders and save her homeland once and for all. Experience Joan of Arc, originally released on the PSP, enhanced with upscaling, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.”