Summary
Atlus has shared a message with fans that strongly implies thatPersona 5: The Phantom Xis getting a western release announcement soon. The excitingPersona 5: The Phantom Xnews has fans who want their nextPersonafix worked up.
While thePersonaseries has been around for decades, its latest main series entry,Persona 5, has been the leading title for years now.Persona 5originally launched nearly a decade ago, and since then, it’s not only seen spin-offs, but alsoPersona 5 Royal, which took the original game and added an entire new scenario to it, as well as a new playable character. Despite the strongPersona 5fanbase, the mobile game spin-off,Persona 5: The Phantom Xhasn’t gotten any official release news in the west.
That lack of detail could be changing in the near future, if an Atlus tweet is any indication. On the official Atlus West account, Atlus released a tweet with a simple message, saying “Think you dropped this…” with an owl emoji, followed by a second line telling fans to stay tuned. Beyond that, the only thing the tweet included was a single image, telling viewers to “Retake Your Desire.”
Is Atlus Gearing Up for a Persona 5: The Phantom X Reveal in the West?
While it didn’t explicitly state as much, fans believe that Atlus may be getting ready to announce thespin-off mobilePersonagameas coming to English-speaking territories due to some strong hints in the tweet. The image included in the tweet has previously been used to promote the mobile game, and the inclusion of the owl emoji seems to be a mod to the game’s mascot character. Further, Atlus and Sega previously announced that a new livestream forPersona 5: The Phantom Xis on the way, which will premiere on May 15 and will discuss the Japanese release of the game. Although an English version hasn’t been officially announced, the broadcast is also slated to include an “important announcement” for English speakers.
Many fans have been outspoken in their certainty thatPersona 5: The Phantom Xwould make its way to the west eventually. The game has followed a unique route, as while the original is a Japanese game, this spin-off initially launched in Chinese only.Persona 5: The Phantom Xrecently appeared on Steam, further spurring speculation and anticipation.
However, not everyone is thrilled about the prospect of Atlus hyping aPersona 5: The Phantom Xrelease. The game is a mobile title, and contains microtransactions, which some fans aren’t happy about. Some franchise fans are ready for Atlus to turn its attention toPersona 6, but it seems likely thatPersona 5: The Phantom Xwill get its time to shine first.
