| Persona 5: The Phantom X | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Register & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 (West & Japan Release) More Details |
|
| Genre | |
| RPG, Adventure, Gacha | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
   |
Free-to-play |
| Developer | Publisher |
| ATLUS, Perfect World | SEGA |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | M |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBA | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Persona 5: The Phantom X |
Persona 5: The Phantom X Latest News
⚫︎ Persona 5: The Phantom X launches June 26 in the west, Japan
(Gematsu)
⚫︎ Persona 5: The Phantom X Pre-registrations Open (P5X Official West on X/Twitter)
Persona 5: The Phantom X Overview
Persona 5: The Phantom X (also known as P5X) is the latest entry in the Persona series, and the first mobile game for the Persona 5 subseries. Set in modern-day Tokyo, the game puts players in the role of the silent Protagonist as he lives his double-edged life—an average high-school student during the day, then becoming a mysterious Phantom Thief at night.
Like the Persona titles before it, P5X features elements of social simulation and dungeon crawling adventure. The Protagonist is able to freely explore various areas of Tokyo during the day, experiencing story events, creating relationships with NPCs through Synergy Links, and earning money and proficiency in social stats through various activities like jobs, batting, or fishing. Combat comes into play during the night when the Protagonist and his crew head into the Metaverse to fulfill requests and complete story events, as well as to hone their combat abilities.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Gameplay
Similar to its namesake, Persona 5: The Phantom X retains most of the features from its predecessors. Players take on the role of the Protagonist, also known as Wonder, and live a double life—a normal high-school student by day, then an elusive Phantom Thief by night.
During the day, players can build relationships with characters as well as explore several iconic locations in Tokyo like Shibuya. Then, under the cloak of night, they enter the Metaverse and become a Phantom Thief, taking down Shadows in turn-based combat that features Persona summons, Gun Attacks, and All-Out Attacks.
A unique feature of Persona 5: The Phantom X is its gacha pull system, allowing users to acquire new characters to use in combat, as well as its hourglass system which replaces the series’ calendar system, limiting players’ playtime equivalent to the number of hourglasses they have.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Announcement Trailer
Persona 5: The Phantom X Story Trailer (Global)
Opening Animation Trailer
The opening animation of Persona 5: The Phantom X maintains a striking art style and aesthetic, reminiscent of its predecessors. Against a predominantly red backdrop with subtle hints of black, the game introduces its Phantom Thieves, showcasing the universe's main characters. These include Wonder, the protagonist, as well as his companions: Cattle (Ruferu), Closer (Motoha Arai), Soy (Shun Kanou), and Wind (Riko Tanemura). The animation also features Igor, a familiar character from the series, alongside the new Velvet Room Attendant, Merope.
Heart Stealing Test Trailer
The trailer for Persona 5: The Phantom X offers a glimpse into the game's gameplay, showcasing the Phantom Thieves as they infiltrate a Palace that appears to be inspired by a Japanese Imperial Castle. The footage also takes viewers on a tour of Tokyo's city streets, including the City Walk and Shibuya, highlighting the game's day and night cycle.
In addition to the gameplay, the trailer introduces the hangout option, which replaces the traditional Confidant or Social Link System. This feature allows players to interact with their friends and colleagues in a more casual setting.
The trailer also teases various other activities, including the Gacha system, a soccer match, and a rhythm mini-game similar to the Persona Dancing spin-off games. New puzzles and areas are introduced in the Palace and Mementos, respectively, as well as new boss battles, including one that bears a striking resemblance to Kamoshida.
The trailer also showcases cutscenes, All-out Attacks, and a dramatic appearance by Joker emerging from the shadows.
Official Gameplay Trailer
The official gameplay trailer for Persona 5: The Phantom X begins with the protagonist waking up in the Velvet Room, where he is greeted by Igor. The new Velvet Room setting is revealed to be an aquarium-like environment, with a whale visible outside the glass.
The trailer then cuts to the protagonist exploring Tokyo, where a brief cameo of Takemi, a confidant from Persona 5, is featured. The gameplay also shows the protagonist's new school, where they meet future teammate and friend Motoha Arai, who has short blonde hair. The trailer highlights familiar mechanics from the previous game, including answering teachers' questions, visiting Iwai's gunshop, and engaging in nighttime activities at Shibuya.
It also showcases the protagonist's daily routine, including part-time jobs, fishing, and batting cages. The scene shifts to the Phantom Thieves' activities, including their interactions with Ruferu, a talking owl mascot who appears to take on a role similar to Morgana's in Persona 5.
The trailer also features Arai confronting a corrupt adult, and Ruferu and Wonder entering the Metaverse. The protagonist's Persona, Rob Roy, which resembles a Gundam, is revealed, as well as the Phantom Thieves' entrance into a Palace that resembles Sae's Casino from Persona 5. The Palace's king is introduced as a baseball player with purple skin, and the Phantom Thieves are initially beaten up before Wonder awakens his Persona, Jánošík and concludes with a new All-Out Attack sequence.
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