Publisher ATLUS and developer Black Wings Game Studio announced that the free-to-play Persona 5 gacha game Persona 5: The Phantom X will launch on June 26 in the west and Japan. It will launch for PC, iOS, and Android. It will have a Japanese dub with English text. A new story trailer was also released. The game first launched on April 12, 2024 in China.
The full details:
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!”
The beloved RPG series with over 22 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Launch into a captivating RPG experience that takes you beyond the world of Persona 5, with new characters, story, and gameplay!
Dive deeper into the shadows of the Metaverse… and unmask the story of Persona 5: The Phantom X! The latest anime style JRPG in the Persona franchise by ATLUS!
Story
After awakening from a nightmare, the protagonist is thrust into a changed world drained of hope… And the new faces he encounters are no less strange: an eloquent owl named Lefaye, a long-nosed man and a beauty donned in blue. As he navigates the mysterious realms of the Metaverse and the Velvet Room, and grapples with ruinous visions that threaten his everyday life, he must discover what there is to take from this new world—and all in true Phantom Thief style.
Key Features
Set in Modern-Day Tokyo – Normal high-school student by day, villain-fighting Phantom Thief by night!
Explore the Dungeons of the Heart and Defeat the Distorted Enemy Shadows – Dive into dungeons of the heart called Palaces with your fellow Phantom Thieves, who have awakened their Persona, the power of the heart. Steal the Treasure to restore the warped heart!
Stylish, Snappy, and Satisfying Turn-based Combat – Experience the signature flair of the Persona series with striking visuals and addictive moves that can wipe out all your foes in one swoop!
Level Up Your Persona, the Power of Your Heart, and Become the Most Powerful Persona-user – Obtain new Personas, infiltrate dungeons of the heart, and prevent a future of ruin!
Enjoy Your Youth as a Student – Savor student life in an urban metropolis as a high-school student! How you spend your days after school is up to you—deepen your friendships, devote your time to clubs, or even work part-time!
Interact With a Variety of Fascinating Characters – Tons of new characters inhabit the game, created under the supervision of Shigenori Soejima and the rest of the Persona team!
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