In its current monetary report, SEGA acknowledged that it’s contemplating releasing the Persona 5 spin-off cellular title Persona 5: The Phantom X in Japan and worldwide. “Future enlargement in Japan and international is into account,” reads a bullet level within the report. The title is at the moment solely out there formally in China, Taiwan, and Korea. The sport first launched as a free-to-play title with in-app purchases in China on April 12, 2024. SEGA and ATLUS‘ P-Studio reportedly supervised improvement, with the protagonist and his Persona designed by ATLUS’s Shigenori Soejima.
An outline of the sport through Gematsu:
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a totally new title based mostly on the world of Persona 5. Set in Tokyo, it follows an unique story surrounding a brand new band of Phantom Thieves. The model and primary gameplay of the unique sport are preserved, whereas the graphics have been brushed up, and the consumer expertise and presentation optimized for smartphone customers.
The sport is targeted on the theme of “need,” and tells the story of scholars who’ve woke up to their “Personas,” dealing with difficulties collectively in an period of “low need.” A mysterious previous man with an extended nostril, a wierd underwater room, an owl that may communicate human language, and one other world separate from actuality—these seemingly unrelated issues are all one way or the other linked.
Gamers will tackle the function of a pupil, attending courses in the course of the day and taking part in actions reminiscent of baseball or watching films with associates throughout their free time. After faculty, they will infiltrate the opposite world, which seems within the type of palaces with completely different themes, and use their Personas to interact in high-octane battles in opposition to enemies.
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