Tag: Persona
News Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Returns With New Info Next Week
All-out attack
With Persona 5 Royal fast approaching its release date in Japan, we had almost forgotten about Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. Announced earlier in the year, Persona 5 Scramble is a full-on hack and slash action title featuring the cast of Persona 5. We've only seen a very small portion of gameplay so far, but that could all...
News Japan's Incredible Persona 5 Royal PS4 Theme Has Stolen Our Hearts
Royalty
We'd argue that Persona 5 is one of the most stylish games ever made, and now it's got a dynamic PlayStation 4 theme to match. Shown off in the video that we've embedded above, this incredible looking theme is an Amazon Japan exclusive pre-order bonus for Persona 5 Royal, which launches in Japan at the end of the month. It features one of...
News Persona 5 Royal Reveals 'My Palace' Mode, Previous Persona Protagonists as DLC Bosses
Now it's personal
As part of the final 'Morgana Report' video, Atlus has revealed a brand new mode coming to Persona 5 Royal. Titled 'My Palace', the mode is essentially an interactive gallery that houses everything Persona 5. You can look at art work as well as animated story cutscenes, listen to the game's soundtrack, and even view various...
Rumour Persona 5 Royal Releases In the Same Month as Final Fantasy VII Remake
March could be big
We know that Persona 5 Royal is set to release next spring here in the West, but we don't yet have a confirmed date. We can't imagine that an announcement is far off, but thanks to the latest issue of Game Informer -- as spotted by Persona Central -- the release month may have just been outed. In an interview with Persona...
News Persona 5 Royal Has a Remixed Prologue That Features New Character Kasumi
A new beginning
Persona 5 Royal is set to make a number of changes to the existing Persona 5 story. While the overarching narrative will remain the same, both brand new and altered scenarios are going to shake things up a bit. Case in point: the game's prologue has been overhauled, and now features an appearance from Kasumi Yoshizawa -- Royal's new...
News Japan Gets Not One, Not Two, But Three Super Stylish Persona 5 Royal PS4 Models
Take our hearts
Phwoar, Japan's getting some lovely looking Persona 5 Royal-themed consoles later this year. Available to pre-order now from the Sony Store in Japan, there's one PS4 Pro design and two regular PS4 designs. You can see the former above in all of its stylish glory. Below, you can find the two PS4 designs -- one in black, and one in...
News Persona 5 Royal's Opening Movie Is the Grooviest Number of the Year
Get those dancing shoes on
Persona 5 Royal's release date is fast approaching - in Japan at least. Us lot in Europe and the US will have to wait until 2020 to play, but at least the game's opening movie is fashionably cool and stylish. Check it out above. This is a much flashier take on what was already a great opener for the original Persona 5,...
News Persona 5 Royal Gets Another Morgana Report, Sharing Even More Gameplay Details
Getting the gang back together
Morgana's back with another surprisingly beefy Persona 5 Royal trailer. This latest video clocks in at just over ten minutes, and although it's not made up of gameplay entirely, there's still a lot of fresh information to digest. As translated by Gematsu, the highlights include: All-new events have been added to the...
News Final Persona 5 Royal Character Trailer Unmasks Joker
Leader of the gang
The final Persona 5 Royal character trailer is here, and it's the protagonist himself, Joker. It looks like the leader of the Phantom Thieves has some comical outings to look forward to, as we see him pulling off some sick dance moves and training with the twins. He also gets a snooker ball to the face. How embarrassing. Are you...
News We'll Hear More About Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers in October
Out of the shadows
With all the emphasis on Persona 5 Royal, it's been quite easy to forget all about Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The spin-off was announced back in April, and the bottom line is that it's an all-out action title (no doubt with some role-playing twists) in the same vein as
News Persona 5 Royal Has 'Several New Endings' Based on How You Play
Change your heart
We already know that Persona 5 Royal introduces a number of new story elements, some of which are set to significantly expand and potentially reshape the existing plot. New characters, a whole new school semester -- it all sounds great so far. But what about more meaningful player choice? As it happens, Royal will apparently offer...
News The Persona Series Hits 10 Million Copies Sold
That's a lot of inner selves
The Persona series, which began all the way back in 1996 on the original PlayStation, has reached ten million copies sold, no doubt much to the delight of Atlus. It's a big milestone for a franchise that started life as a Shin Megami Tensei spin-off title, and it's a property that has only recently found mainstream...
News New Persona 5 Royal Confidant Stars in Fresh Trailer
Meet Takuto Maruki
Takuto Maruki is an all-new confidant in Persona 5 Royal. Without spoiling anything, he's a part-time student counsellor at Shujin Academy who gets hired after certain events take place near the beginning of the game. He seems like a nice enough guy, if you ask us. In this fresh trailer, we get to see what Takuto's all about. He...
News Persona 5 Royal Steals a Spring 2020 Western Release Window
Spring is looking deadly
When Persona 5 Royal's Japanese release date (31st October, 2019) was revealed, developer Atlus was quick to confirm that the game would launch in the West in 2020. However, a specific release window was never nailed down, leading to a lot of fans wondering whether they'd be waiting a long time for Royal to arrive overseas...
News Akechi Gets His Own Persona 5 Royal Character Trailer
Guess who's back
Goro Akechi's the star of this brand new Persona 5 Royal character trailer, although we must warn you, if you haven't finished Persona 5, then this video could potentially spoil a few things. The trailer was revealed as part of a lengthy Japanese livestream, in which loads of new details were shared with regards to Persona 5 Royal...
News Fresh Persona 5 Royal Information Spilled Via Gameplay Livestream
New mechanics, events, and even characters
A lengthy Persona 5 Royal livestream has revealed a load of new information about the upcoming game, as well as an unsurprisingly slick new trailer. New gameplay mechanics, events, and characters were shown off, so we've compiled all the details below. Thanks to Twitter user BlackKite for the translations...
News Latest Persona 5 Royal Trailer Shines the Spotlight on Morgana
Phantom Thief
Another day brings with it another Persona 5 Royal trailer, with today's placing the focus on your trusty sidekick Morgana. Check it out above. The new footage unveils Morgana's new Persona, Diego, whose attacks are particularly critical. We get a glimpse of a couple of new scenes, too - customary for these sorts of Persona reveal...
News Haru's Persona 5 Royal Character Trailer Is Here
Haru for you
Haru's received her own Persona 5 Royal character trailer, once again showing off some new gameplay footage, including her special 'Show Time' attack with Morgana. Haru is often referred to as one of Persona 5's weaker characters, partly because she's introduced quite late in the game. As such, she doesn't get as much time as the other...
News Persona 5 Royal Stream Promises First Live Gameplay and New Info
Royal decree
Atlus is hosting a Persona 5 Royal livestream early next month, on the 2nd August. It'll obviously be in Japanese, but it'll be broadcast over on YouTube. The developer is promising a load of new information as well as our very first look at live gameplay. To be clear, we already know quite a lot about Persona 5 Royal with regards to...
News New Persona 5 Royal Trailer Features the One and Only Futaba
Hax
Ah Futaba, you and your crazy antics. The Phantom Thieves' chief navigator will have more screen time than ever before in Persona 5 Royal (along with every other party member, to be fair), with everyone's favourite red-headed nerd nabbing new dialogue scenes and a brand new persona. You can see a glimpse of her fresh content in the new gameplay...
Queen
The Persona 5 Royal trailer for Makoto Niijima is here, giving us yet another brief look at all-new content in the expanded role-playing title. Each member of the Phantom Thieves is getting additional dialogue scenes, and naturally, that's the case with Makoto as well. We also get a glimpse of her 'Show Time' attack with Ryuji. Is Makoto one...
News Persona 5 Royal 'Morgana Report 3' Video Shows New Gameplay and Additions
Persona traits, new accessories, and more
Atlus has released another 'Morgana Report' video, detailing some of the new stuff that players will find in Persona 5 Royal. Alongside a smattering of fresh gameplay footage, the ten minute video highlights a handful of new systems, tweaks, and minor additions. For starters, we get to see Yusuke and Ann's...
News Persona 5 Royal Yusuke Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay and Some Sick Sword Skills
Foxy
Atlus is really starting to pump these Persona 5 Royal character trailers out now, and today it's Yusuke's turn. Once again showcasing some brand new dialogue scenes and some fresh gameplay clips, it looks like every member of the Phantom Thieves is going to get some additional time in the spotlight. The highlight here is Yusuke and Ann's...
News One of Persona 5's Best Girls Gets the Royal Treatment in New Trailer
Ann x Morgana
She's no Makoto, but Ann Takamaki was surely one of your favourite characters in the early game of Persona 5. And in this latest trailer for the enhanced Persona 5 Royal, she's the main focus. Check it out above along with a minute of brand new footage. The trailer debuts a new combo attack for Ann and Morgana, as well as multiple...
News Ryuji Returns in Persona 5 Royal Trailer, Has a New Persona and a Cool Team Attack
Freakin' boring!
It looks like Atlus is going to start releasing gameplay trailers for each member of the Phantom Thieves as we creep closer to the Japanese release date of Persona 5 Royal. We've already had newcomer Kasumi, and now it's time for Ryuji to step up. The trailer shows off his new persona, as well as an awesome team attack that he can...
E3 2019 Persona 5: The Royal Steals an English Trailer
The Phantom Thieves return
Atlus has released a new English trailer for Persona 5: The Royal to coincide with E3 2019. It's the same footage as we saw in the Japanese revel trailer back in April, but again, it's all in English. Still, we won't need an excuse to watch such a stylish Persona trailer! Persona 5: The Royal is coming West in 2020. We...
News Persona 5: The Royal Gets All-New Gameplay Trailer Featuring Newcomer Kasumi
Is she best girl yet?
Kasumi Yoshizawa is a brand new party member in Persona 5: The Royal, an enhanced, expanded version of Persona 5 that's due out in Japan later this year (and next year in the West). Kasumi's been a focal point for all of The Royal's marketing so far, and now she's got her very own character trailer. We get to see her hanging...
News Persona 5: The Royal Teases Your First Meeting with New Character Kasumi
New best girl?
Atlus is beginning to tease little bits and pieces of Persona 5: The Royal as we edge closer and closer to its Japanese release later this year. The company's official Twitter account has pushed out a cheeky 20 second clip showing how the protagonist first meets new character Kasumi Yoshizawa. After grabbing the kid's balloon, Kasumi...
News 'Morgana Report' Video Shows Off Some New Stuff in Persona 5: The Royal
Meow
Atlus has released its first episode of 'Morgana Report', which is set to be a series of short videos showcasing various new aspects of Persona 5: The Royal. In the initial clip that we've embedded above, we get to see some freshly added scenes, some of which feature new characters. It's all in Japanese, but you get the gist of it. The Royal...
News Persona 5: The Royal Improvements Point to a Better Paced Game
More experience and suggested actions
New information regarding Persona 5: The Royal has arrived courtesy of the latest issue of Famitsu magazine. In an interview with key development staff, it's revealed that the game will be easier to manage in various ways, making for what should be a better paced experience. Thanks Gematsu for the translation...
News Persona 5 Save Data Won't Work With Persona 5: The Royal
Just in case you were wondering
If you were holding out hope that your Persona 5 save data will somehow carry over to Persona 5: The Royal, we've got bad news for you: it won't. Given that The Royal is, seemingly, a much expanded adventure as well as a heavily tweaked one, the confirmation comes as little surprise, but it's still nice to know for...
News Persona 4 Golden Director Returns for Persona 5: The Royal
Golden opportunity
Persona 4 Golden, the expanded and enhanced PS Vita version of Persona 4, is thought of by many fans as the best game in the entire Persona series. And now, Persona 5 finds itself in a similar position as its predecessor, with PS4 exclusive Persona 5: The Royal due to arrive later this year in Japan (and next year here in the...
News The Mysterious Persona 5 S Is Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, and It's Coming to PS4
An action RPG
Well, we never saw this coming. Persona 5 S is actually a musou-style game. In other words, it's like Dynasty Warriors, and it's called Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. No release date or release window has been given. What do you make of this? Slice up some shadows in the comments section below.
Even quality of life changes
Oh boy, it's time for our first Persona 5: The Royal info blowout. With the game now fully revealed via a detailed gameplay trailer (which you can watch through here), fans have started piecing things together, and we already know quite a bit about this enhanced version of Persona 5. Gleaning information from both the...
News Persona 5: The Royal Launches in the West in 2020
Atlus confirms
Persona 5: The Royal is launching in Japan later this year, on the 31st October, but what about the West? Fortunately, Atlus hasn't forgotten about us. An enhanced version of Persona 5 with new locations, scenes, characters, and more, The Royal has been confirmed for a 2020 release outside of its homeland. Hopefully we won't have to...
News Persona 5: The Royal Is an Enhanced Version of Persona 5, Launches on PS4 This Year in Japan
Royalty
Atlus has finally lifted the curtain on Persona 5: The Royal, and yes, it appears to be an enhanced version of Persona 5. It has new locations, new scenes, new characters, new character interactions, new attacks in combat, and... Well, that's just about everything we caught while watching the trailer. Persona 5: The Royal launches later...
Reminder Big Persona 5: The Royal and Persona 5 S Reveals are Coming This Week
Atlus announces streams
This week's going to be an important one if you're a fan of Persona 5. Persona 5: The Royal, a confirmed PS4 title which was both teased and kind-of-revealed earlier this year, will supposedly be blown wide open on the 24th April, unless Atlus sees fit to troll us all once again. On the 25th April, we'll be getting...
News Atlus Will 'Actively Discuss' Bringing Persona 3 and Persona 4 to PS4 If There's an Opportunity
It's aware of demand
Atlus is well aware of the demand for Persona 3 and Persona 4 on PlayStation 4, according to a new interview with GNN Gamer (as translated by Persona Central). Both games originally launched on the PS2, with the enhanced Persona 4 Golden releasing as a PS Vita exclusive years later. Naturally, the commercial success of Persona...
News Atlus Is Now Teasing Persona 5 S News Later This Month
Switching sides?
Persona 5 R, Persona 5 S -- Atlus is currently running rings around us with these Persona 5 projects. Last month, Persona 5: The Royal was revealed, but all we really know about it is that it's coming to PlayStation 4. Persona 5 S, on the other hand... Well, we don't have a clue. A new teaser website has opened for Persona 5 S, and...
News Persona 5: The Royal Revealed for PS4, Teaser Shows a New Female Character
Atlus says it's an RPG
Well, we now know what Persona 5 R is. Kind of. Its full title is Persona 5: The Royal, and the game's brief teaser trailer shows a new female character. But guess what? Atlus says more information is coming next month, on the 24th April. Trolled again! So... What is Persona 5: The Royal? Well, the official Japanese website...
News The Mysterious Persona 5 R Will Probably Be Revealed This Weekend
Get up, get out there
Just what is Persona 5 R? All we know right now is that it's a PlayStation 4 game and that it was announced in December last year, but we're about to learn a lot more. Potentially, anyway. Persona 5 the Animation: Stars and Ours is airing on Japanese TV this weekend, and following the show, Persona 5 R news is going to be...
News Atlus Survey Asks About Persona, Catherine, Dragon's Crown, Remakes, Remasters, and Sequels
We'll take all of them
Atlus has released a rather large player survey that asks a whole load of questions about its games. From Persona and Catherine to Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere, the survey queries fans on things like potential sequels, remakes, remasters, ports, and just about everything else that you can think of. Of course, surveys like...
News Fantastic Persona Dancing Dynamic PS4 Themes Free to Download for PS Plus Members
Get your groove on
If you're a PlayStation Plus member and a Persona fan, you'll definitely want to hit up the PlayStation Store and check out the two dynamic themes Atlus is giving away for free. One is based on Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, and the other is based on Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight. Both come with customised menu icons, sound...
News It Sounds Like Persona 5 Was a Bit of a Nightmare to Localise
Put your heart into it
Persona 5 has a lot of text, and obviously, all of it had to be translated from Japanese by a localisation team -- not the kind of job that we envy. The role-playing title was incredibly well received when it launched in 2017, but there were some criticisms made over its localisation, which is a little shaky in places. Again,...
News Persona 5 R Announced for PS4, More Details Coming in 2019
Prepare your heart
And there it is. Atlus has officially teased Persona 5 R, a project that's long been rumoured following its website domain registration back in 2017. The trailer embedded above isn't very long at all, but it does confirm that the game is a PlayStation title. It also says that we'll be getting more information in March 2019, so...
News Persona 5 B, Persona 5 M, Persona 5 S Website Domains Registered by Atlus as Mystery Deepens
Games, anime, music? Who knows
Okay, now things are getting a little more complicated. Following on from the news that Atlus had moved its P5R (Persona 5 R) website domain to its own servers -- prompting speculation of an imminent game announcement -- the company has now gone and registered several more domains through a marketing company. The new...
News Persona 5 R Announcement Could Be Coming as Atlus Updates Website
Thou art I
An updated or enhanced version of Persona 5 has long been rumoured, and now an official announcement is starting to look more and more likely. A while back Atlus registered a website domain for 'P5R', and the company has just moved that domain over to its own servers. This suggests that whatever P5R is, Atlus is preparing to push the...
News Persona 5 and Persona 3 Dancing DLC Lineup Costs More Than Both Games Put Together
The battle for everyone's cash
Based on the Japanese releases of Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, we always knew both games were gonna get a lot of downloadable content, but seeing it all listed with its Western pricing is enough to make our eyes water. Okay, so here's a rough outline of all the DLC. There's one...
News Persona 3 and 5 Dancing PS4 Demos Boogie onto the PlayStation Store
Throwing shapes
If you're in the mood for hot beats and sick dance moves, you may want to mosey on over to the PlayStation Store, where you'll find playable demos for both Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight. At the time of writing they're only available in North America, but we're hoping that they arrive on European...
News Persona 3 and Persona 5 Dancing Get Slick Character Trailers
Meet the gang(s)
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight each have a new trailer detailing their playable characters. You can find Starlight's above, and Moonlight's below. We must admit, hearing that Persona 5 tune has given us the urge to slap the soundtrack on in the office. What a banger. Both games are due out...
