In its current monetary report, SEGA acknowledged that it’s contemplating releasing the Persona 5 spin-off cell title Persona 5: The Phantom X in Japan and worldwide. “Future enlargement in Japan and world is into account,” reads a bullet level within the report. The title is at the moment solely accessible 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 by way of Gematsu:
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a totally new title primarily based on the world of Persona 5. Set in Tokyo, it follows an authentic story surrounding a brand new band of Phantom Thieves. The type and primary gameplay of the unique recreation 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 A mysterious outdated man with a protracted nostril, an odd underwater room, an owl that may communicate human language, and one other world separate from actuality—these seemingly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 related.
Gamers will tackle the function of a scholar, attending courses throughout the day and taking part in actions corresponding to baseball or watching motion pictures with pals throughout their free time. After faculty, they will infiltrate the opposite world, which seems within the type of palaces with totally different themes, and use their Personas to interact in high-octane battles towards enemies.
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