Atlus revealed during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on Sunday that fans will be able to play the beloved role-playing game franchise on Xbox consoles and Windows PC.
Here's all that you need to know.
Three Persona Games To Be Available on Xbox
Previously, Persona games were only accessible on PlayStation and PC. But that's about to change as Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal will soon be available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and PC, according to the reports of IGN and Polygon.
All three games follow a group of misfit Japanese teens as they battle demons while juggling romance, exams, and personal relationships. They're noted for their unique art and soundtracks, which have helped them gain popularity in the U.S. The entire series has sold over 15 million copies.
Persona is an Atlus turn-based JRPG series notable for its distinct anime-like style and dramatic narrative following the lives of its teenage combatants. Persona 5 Royal, the most current installment in the core series, expanding on the original Persona 5, as per Polygon.
Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5's Popularity
IGN noted that the most prominent of the ports is Persona 3, whose availability has been limited over time. Persona 3 was first released in 2006, and it helped promote the series in the U.S. by introducing many of the concepts that would later fuel Persona 4 and 5, such as the daily calendar. It was last released as Persona 3 Portable on PlayStation Portable, marking the first and only time the sub-series has let players play as a female protagonist.
Both Persona 4 and 5 are widely available on other platforms, but this will be the first time they appear on Xbox. Persona 4 Golden was launched on PC in 2020 and was an unexpected success.
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Persona Doesn't Have Any Non-PlayStation Releases Prior to This
Polygon reported that on various PlayStation platforms, many of the Persona games have been locked away. Persona 5 Strikers, a recent Musou spinoff, was released in 2021 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC.
It should be note that the mainline games have not seen nearly as many non-PlayStation releases.
Persona 4 Golden was released in 2020 for Windows PC, eight years after its first release. Golden was formerly exclusively available on PlayStation Vita, and it is the series' only mainline game to have a Windows PC version.
When Are These Persona Games Coming to Xbox?
According to Polygon, Persona 5 Royal will be released on Oct. 21, with Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden following in 2023.
Other Games To Look Forward in Xbox
Microsoft has revealed a list of 50 upcoming Xbox games. More than 40 games are on the list, all of which will be available on Game Pass on the day of their release.
More information can be found in the report linked below.
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