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News Enlist in Sergeant Morgana's Persona 5 Tactica Bootcamp on PS5, PS4
Sir, yes sir!
Persona 5 Tactica takes the mainline Persona 5 combat and turns it on its head, eschewing the stylish yet traditional JRPG format for crunchier SRPG fare. Thankfully, the adorable Sergeant Morgana has put together a series of instructional videos so that you can get up to speed as quickly as possible once Tactica launches on PS5 and...
News Meet Persona 3 Reload's Takoyaki-Loving Huntress, Yukari Takeba
Ooh yeah, Da-dada-dada, dada-dada
Atlus, true to its word, has released the next in a series of Persona 3 Reload character trailers, making good on last week's threat. We're introduced to the inimitable Yukari Takeba, the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad's ghost-fearing sharpshooter. We've inevitably come around on Persona 3 Reload,...
News The Persona Collection Brings P5R, P4G, and P3P Together in One Big PS5, PS4 Bundle
Out now on PS5
Head on over to the PlayStation Store today and you may notice that Atlus has just released something called 'The Persona Collection'. It's a digital bundle that includes Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable. It's priced at $89.99 / £72.99, which is obviously less than what you'd pay if you bought the three...
News Persona 5 Tactica Gameplay Puts the Phantom Thieves in the Spotlight
Time to shine
Persona 5 Tactica is patiently moving into position for release on PlayStation platforms, with 17th November being the appointed date the tactical spin-off comes to PS5 and PS4. A few months back, we were introduced to the leaders of the Phantom Thieves and how they operate in Tactica. Atlus has blessed us with another gameplay...
News JRPG's Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden to Get Physical PS4 Versions
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games has revealed it'll be putting out physical versions of both Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on PS4, with pre-orders available soon. Persona 3 Portable will be treated to three different versions, ranging from the standalone game to a $199.999 priced S.E.E.S. Edition that bundles in a 1:1...
News Persona 3 Reload Confirms All-New Story Scenes and Character Interactions
Even for Strega
It was hinted at in the game's latest trailer, but now it's been confirmed through an official press release: Persona 3 Reload will feature all-new story scenes and additional character interactions. Overall, the remake will obviously stick to the original plot, but it sounds like Atlus has taken this opportunity to expand upon all...
News Persona 3 Reload Is Starting to Look Like a Dream Remake in New Footage
Battle upgrades, expanded story
The more we see of Persona 3 Reload, the more impressed and intrigued we are. Now, we know that the remake won't borrow key features from Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable — and that's a bit disappointing — but what is here looks fantastic. If you're like us and you've got fond memories of the original Persona...
Preview Persona 5 Tactica Is Shaping Up to Be More Than Just a Tired Strategy Spin-Off
Take your time
We've accepted the Phantom Thieves aren't disappearing anytime soon and Persona 5 Tactica reaffirms why that isn't a bad thing. Much like Persona 4, Atlus' phenomenal RPG took on a life of its own and since 2016, we've seen our favourite Phantom Thieves investigating jails, crawling through dungeons and
Preview Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
SEESing the moment
Persona 3 remains a groundbreaking RPG but we were slightly worried if Persona 3 Reload would live up to its legacy. It's been 16 years since the original game first appeared, introducing life simulation mechanics and a considerably darker storyline than its successors. As the game that reshaped Atlus' popular series, expectations...
News Persona 5 Tactica Battle Gameplay Showcases Revolutionary SRPG Mechanics
Positioning is everything
Persona 5 Tactica is currently gearing up for its 17th November tactical insertion onto PS5 and PS4. To hold us over, we got another Xbox-flavoured trailer (this time showcasing battle gameplay), which features some exciting additions and innovations even veterans of SRPGs might find interesting. Baton Passes are making...
News Persona 3 Reload's Battle System Gets Some Great Upgrades from Persona 5
Teamwork makes the dream work
With Atlus giving press the opportunity to play Persona 3 Reload at Gamescom this year, we're starting to see preview articles pop up online, providing new information on how the remake actually plays. Based on official correspondence, we know that Reload is a largely faithful recreation of the original PS2 title, but...
A day after Granblue Fantasy: Relink
RPG fans will be eating good early next year, as Persona 3 Reload just got a confirmed release date. The remake will launch on the 2nd February, 2024 — just a day after the long-awaited Granblue Fantasy: Relink hits. That's a deadly combination already, but then you realise that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be...
News Persona 5 Tactica's Got Bangers and Baddies in Its Intense New Trailer
Tactically speaking
Atlus has released a new trailer for Persona 5 Tactica, and we reckon it's the game's most enticing promotion yet. It shows off some story stuff, a bit of tactical action, and several fresh faces. It's also packing a banging new music track, in that now famous Persona 5 style. If nothing else, you know Tactica's going to be a joy...
Random Spruce Up Your Musty Hangout with These Persona 5 Royal Scented Candles
Notes of rebellion and loyalty
Ever wondered what abstract concepts like rebellion or loyalty smell like? We neither, but the list of products Atlus hasn't yet managed to shoehorn the cast of Persona 5 into grows shorter every day. Case in point, this collaboration between the publisher and gaming candle maker Wick & Skull offering officially...
News SEGA Survey Suggests Persona 3 Reload to Retail for $69.99
Persona fans know Tartarus well
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at this point (considering how many times we've purchased different iterations of Persona games previously), but Persona 3 Reload is looking like it will retail for $69.99. That's despite being based on the initial PS2 version of the game, which may not include
News Persona 3 Reload Gets English Gameplay Reveal in Xbox-Flavoured Trailer
But it is actually coming to PlayStation
We got the English gameplay reveal of Persona 3 Reload at Anime Expo 2023, dressed in all the trappings of an Xbox exclusive (it's not). This is standard procedure with Atlus of late, and if things play out like normal, we'll get a trailer that mentions PlayStation after the agreed-upon 48-hour marketing...
News Persona 5 Tactica PS5, PS4 Gameplay Spotlights Joker, Morgana, and Newcomer Erina
Revolution of the heart
Persona 5's revolutionary spin-off, Tactica, is getting a series of character spotlights started with a bang. Atlus released a trailer showcasing the different gameplay stylings of Joker, Morgana, and dissenting radical Erina, a newcomer to the cause of the Phantom Thieves (or perhaps the other way around). Whether you have...
News Morgana Gives Enemies of the Phantom Thieves Paws in Fresh Persona 5 Tactica Trailer
Pouncing into action
A new trailer for Persona 5 Tactica has just been unmasked, this time focusing on the true star of the Phantom Thieves, the ever-stylish and deadly Morgana. Sure, the trailer's in Japanese, but the gameplay speaks for itself, and we can't wait to get to grips with this one on PS5 and PS4 from 17th November. Everyone's favourite...
News Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Tactica Finally Confirmed for PS5, PS4 After Xbox Embargo Lifts
Take your time
Confirming what we already assumed to be the case, remake Persona 3 Reload and SRPG spinoff Persona 5 Tactica will both be coming to PS5 and PS4. Announced at the recent Xbox summer showcase, after an apparent and appropriate period of marketing exclusivity (around 48 hours), those longed-for logos can now be seen at the end of Atlus'...
News Persona 3 Reload Won't Include FES or Portable Content, No Female Protagonist
The Darkest Hour
If a remake of Persona 3 sounded too good to be true, it kind of might be, depending on which version of the game you remember. Atlus has announced the recently revealed Persona 3 Reload (officially, at least) will be based on the original PS2 release and won't feature content from the FES or Portable incarnations of the game. Thi
News Persona 5 Tactica Is Launching This Year, But No Mention of PS5, PS4 Yet
Sit tight
Who doesn’t love an Atlus announcement during an Xbox Showcase? Persona 5 Tactica was, unsurprisingly, revealed during Microsoft’s briefing earlier today – but as we observed earlier in the day, it looks like PlayStation confirmation is embargoed for the time being. We’ve contacted the company and will update when we get
News Surprise! Persona 3 Reload Is Real, and It Definitely Didn't Leak
No one saw this coming
Okay, brace yourself for this megaton: Persona 3 Reload is real. Announced out of absolutely nowhere and without any leaks whatsoever, the remake was officially revealed during Xbox's summer showcase. Of course, we had no idea this was coming — it's not like it's been heavily rumoured for the best part of a year or anything...
News Persona 5 Tactica Launches 17th November, Persona 3 Reload Early 2024
Atlus accidentally leaks two new titles
Two new Persona titles have leaked, although they’ll hardly come as a surprise after strong rumours recently. Both games emerged on Atlus’ Instagram account ahead of schedule, although the strong Xbox marketing presence suggests they were intended to debut during Microsoft’s own event later in the week...
Rumour A New Persona 5 Game Announcement Is Imminent
Too fast for eyes
Last month, we reported on a newly registered website domain for something called 'P5T'. Said domain matched up with previous registrations from Persona publisher and developer Atlus, leading to a lot of speculation with regards to a potential Persona 5-related announcement. As noted in our first article, a new domain registration...
News New 'P5T' Domain Has Fans Questioning Another Persona 5 Game Announcement
Saw it coming
Trying to discern Atlus' plans for the Persona series has always been exceedingly difficult. The developer typically leaves very few hints as to what's happening behind the scenes, but over the last few years, fans have been identifying Persona-related domain registrations in an attempt to work things out. And the latest domain to...
Rumour Persona 3 Remake Reveal May Be Coming Next Month
From a more unexpected venue
The rumoured remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 will be announced next month according to one of the original sources of the claims. ResetEra user I'm A Hero Too said a certain press conference in June will be "Evoke-itive", referring to the Evoker, a gun in the JRPG that allows Personas to be summoned.
News Confusion as Persona 5 Returns to PS Plus Collection in Some Regions
Like a Phantom Thief
Update: Based on what we can see, Persona 5 has now returned to the PlayStation Plus Collection in North America as well. There's no sign of it in Europe yet, however. Original Story: It seem as though Persona 5 — that's the base game, not to be confused with Persona 5 Royal — has found its way back to the PS Plus...
PSA Persona 5 Royal's Massive £50/$60 DLC Bundle Is Free Right Now on PS4 in Europe, US
Phantom thievery
Update: Almost a week after the original publishing of this article, the Persona 5 Royal DLC Pack is now free in North America as well. Previously price tagged at $59.99, the bundle includes all of the game's additional content, including loads of character costumes and powerful personas. You can grab the bundle right now from the...
News Persona 3 Remake Is Reportedly Real and In Development
Oh baby baby baby baby baby
It's been a shockingly busy few days for Persona fans. In case you missed it, supposedly leaked Persona 3 Remake gameplay footage went viral across the likes of Reddit and social media. The incredibly short clip shows party member Yukari summoning her persona and unleashing a flurry of magical arrows — and generally...
Rumour Persona 3 Remake Gameplay 'Leak' Is Going Viral
We'll SEES about that
Supposedly, a very short gameplay clip from the rumoured Persona 3 Remake has appeared online, and it's now gaining some noticeable traction across the likes of Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube. The alleged footage shows party member Yukari summoning her persona before letting lo
News Oh No, 'Exciting' Persona News Has Been Teased Again
Don't you dare
No. No. Don't even think about it. Don't you dare get hyped for Persona news. You've been here before. We've all been here before — and we all know how it ends. That's right, Atlus is once again teasing "exciting news" regarding its role-playing series. This time, it's telling fans to stay tuned for an upcoming livestream, which is...
News Persona Producer Raises Eyebrows with Comments on AI Art
"Our art team has been talking about it"
So, AI art. That is, art that's been created through artificial intelligence. The method has spawned plenty of heated debate in recent times as AI art has developed, and grown dramatically in terms of popularity; some believe that AI-driven work can reinforce existing projects, while others think that it's a...
News There's a New Persona 5 Game, But It's a Gacha for Smartphones
Monkey's paw
Persona 5 is easily one of the most iconic JRPGs of modern times, and so it stands to reason there’s more mileage to extract out of Joker and gang. We can’t say we had a gacha adaptation for smartphones on our bingo card, however, but that’s exactly what was announced earlier this week. There’s currently no launch date attached...
News Persona 5 Royal Steals Four Hour Trial on PS Plus Premium
Phantom Thievery
A new game trial has just been added to the most expensive tier of Sony's subscription service, PS Plus Premium. If you're a subscriber, you can now play the first four hours of the utterly brilliant Persona 5 Royal on PS5 — although, admittedly, four hours isn't going to get you very far into what is a massive RPG. Still, you...
Poll What Review Scores Would You Give Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden?
This time, it's Persona-l
It's been a week or so since Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden were finally made available on modern consoles, and as per usual, we want to know what review score you would give them. If you've read our reviews, then you'll know that we're huge fans of the Persona series. And while we do think that Persona 5 Royal...
News Persona 3 Portable PS4 Patch Will Reportedly Fix Audio Quality Issues
"I've been waiting for this!"
Atlus is reportedly in the process of delivering a post-launch patch for the recently released remaster of Persona 3 Portable on PS4 and other platforms. The update will, according to SMT Network, address issues with the port's audio quality. We reviewed the Persona 3 Portable just last week, and we did note that the...
News Three More Amazing Persona Soundtracks Added to Spotify and Other Music Streaming Services
P3P, P3D, and P5D
Atlus has added three more Persona game soundtracks to music streaming services such as Spotify, which is always nice to see. Music from the likes of Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and spinoff Persona 5 Strikers has been available for a while, but now they're joined by Persona 3 Portable, Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, and...
Poll Did You Buy the Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden Remasters?
A social link
Can you believe that Atlus finally grew a brain and re-released two of its most beloved games on modern platforms? Well, it's finally happened: today marks the launch of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on PS4, and we want to know if you're dipping into these fantastic RPGs. We dare say that both ports will be attracting a lot...
News Shocking: Atlus Won't Restrict Persona 3, Persona 4 Remaster Footage, Screenshots
We should hope not
We finally have proof that Atlus isn't completely backwards when it comes to "spoilers" for its games. You may recall that the developer previously placed strict restrictions upon the ways in which people could share footage or screenshots from the likes of Persona 5 — even going as far to disable the PS4's share button in the...
News Persona 3 Portable Trophies on PS4 Ask You to Beat the Game Twice
Get ready to grind
You'll have to play through Persona 3 Portable twice on PS4 to unlock that all-important Platinum, the game's recently released Trophy list reveals. All in all, it's a fairly predictable list, but it's probably going to take most players a significant amount of time to unlock everything — especially if you're playing through...
News Persona 3, 4 PS4 Ports Priced $20 Each, Add Difficulty Settings and Quick Save
Oh baby baby baby
Update: Atlus has confirmed that the PS4 remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will indeed be priced at $19.99 each (which we assume will equate to around £15.99 here in the UK). You'll also be able to purchase both games as one very slightly discounted bundle, at $39.49. Original story: Atlus has shared some key...
News Persona 5 Royal Surpasses 1 Million Sales Across PS5 and Other New Platforms
Royalty
People have been begging for Persona 5 to release on non-PlayStation platforms for what feels like an eternity, so it's no surprise to see Persona 5 Royal rack up some impressive sales numbers just over a month from its re-release. The exquisite RPG has quickly sold more than 1 million copies across PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox...
News See How Persona 5 Royal on PS5 Compares in Latest Digital Foundry Tech Test
60fps or bust
The recently released PS5 version of Persona 5 Royal has been in the wild long enough for the technical wizards over at Digital Foundry to work their magic, comparing the immaculate JRPG across each and every platform on which the game is playable. Persona 5 has seen several iterations since it was released in 2016. Originally...
News Persona 5's Huge Success Is Down to Western Sales, SEGA Report Reiterates
How the tables turn
SEGA recently disclosed its latest sales data, and the report makes for a fairly interesting read — especially when it comes to Persona. The property now sits at 15.5 million units sold worldwide, which means that it's moved around 500,000 additional units since this time last year. The headline here, though, is that Persona 5...
News Persona Fans on PlayStation Get Sold Short Again as Xbox Deal Reveals Native Ports
This time it's Persona-l
Atlus and SEGA are clearly in bed with Xbox for the upcoming Persona ports — and we've known that for a while. Not only are the new versions of Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable coming to Game Pass — while PlayStation users have to pay with no upgrade path — Microsoft even managed to place...
News Persona 25th Anniversary Celebration Ends, Director Regrets Not Being Able to Share New Info
Take your time
Atlus, the legendary Japanese developer perhaps best known for their Persona franchise, has announced the end of the year-long 25th-anniversary celebration of the long-running JRPG spinoff. You might be forgiven for forgetting that such a thing was going on, as it didn't result in much, although we
News Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden Get January 2023 Release Date on PS4
Two games, one day
Atlus has confirmed that the PS4 ports of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will release on the same date. Both games arrive on the 19th January, 2023 — which is honestly earlier than we expected. Dropping two huge RPGs on the same day may seem like overkill, but at least fans won't have to wait between releases. We don't...
News Persona's Special Famitsu Feature Has Fans Dreaming of Mystery Announcement
Issue drops in October
Remember back in the summer of last year when Atlus said it had a bunch of announcements in store for its Persona series' 25th anniversary? Well, the last of those announcements is supposed to be dropping this autumn. We're still waiting on this supposed grand finale, and now, a tease from Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has...
News No Persona Game Announcements Planned for Persona Concert 2022 Next Month
Atlus makes it clear
Oh well, at least they let us know beforehand! Atlus has confirmed that it has no plans to announce any new Persona games at this year's Super Persona Live P-Sound Wish concert, which is scheduled for next month, on the 8th and 9th October. Previous concerts have featured things like teaser trailers, or special reveals, but...
News Atlus Wants to Sell You Another Persona 5 Royal Collector's Edition, This Time on PS5
1 More time
It was inevitable, wasn't it? As soon as Persona 5 Royal was announced for PS5, and then it was confirmed that there would be no free upgrade or upgrade path for those who already own the game on PS4, we all knew that Atlus would wheel out a new collector's edition. And here it is! The 1 More Edition (bloody hell, they're not even...
