Following a teaser announcement again in April 2021, writer Excellent World Video games and developer Black Wings Recreation Studio have formally introduced Persona 5: The Phantom X for iOS and Android. A launch date was not introduced, however it will likely be a free-to-play title with item-based in-app purchases. Signal-ups for the “Infiltration Check” playtest can be found now on the official web site, and the playtest itself will start on March 29 in China.

Persona 5: The Phanotm X is a very new title based mostly on the world of Persona 5 and set in Tokyo, and follows an authentic story surrounding a brand new group of Phantom Thieves. The fashion 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.

SEGA and ATLUS‘ P-Studio are supervising improvement and offering assets, whereas Excellent World Video games and Black Wings Recreation Studio will develop, distribute, and function the title. Whereas it’s based mostly on the world of Persona 5, it’s being developed as a brand new recreation tailor-made to native consumer preferences, tendencies, and gameplay environments. The protagonist and his Persona had been designed by ATLUS artwork group’s Shigenori Soejima.

The sport is concentrated on the theme of “need,” and tells the story of scholars who’ve woke up to their “Personas,” going through difficulties collectively in an period of “low need.” A mysterious outdated man with a protracted nostril, a wierd underwater room, an owl that may converse human language, and one other world separate from actuality—these seemingly unrelated issues are all someway related.

Gamers will tackle the position of a pupil, attending lessons throughout the day and taking part in actions reminiscent of baseball or watching films with pals throughout their free time. After college, they will infiltrate the opposite world, which seems within the type of palaces with completely different themes, and use their Personas to interact in high-octane battles in opposition to enemies.

Watch a set of announcement trailers under. View the primary screenshots on the gallery.

Idea Trailer

Gameplay Trailer

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