Overview

• Atlus West has hinted at a Western localization of Persona 5: The Phantom X through a social media post featuring the game's protagonist and mascot character.
• The game, originally released in China and South Korea in 2024, will officially launch in Japan this summer, according to SEGA's financial reports.
• A May 15 live stream is scheduled to announce further details about the Japan release, with speculation it may also reveal Western release plans.
• Persona 5: The Phantom X retains the turn-based combat and social simulation of the original Persona 5 but adapts it into a free-to-play mobile format with gacha mechanics and an energy system.
• Publisher Perfect World is reportedly developing a PS5 port, with rumors suggesting a potential version for the Nintendo Switch 2 as well.