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Persona 4 Revival seemingly features more scenes with Marie, fuelling hopes she'll be integrated better than in Golden: "If they do that, the remake will have fulfilled its purpose"
New footage from Persona 4 Revival featuring Marie has sparked discussion about her potential for better integration into the story compared to Persona 4 Golden. Fans hope the remake will learn from the successful character integration of Kasumi in Persona 5 Royal, believing improved integration of Marie would fulfill the remake's purpose.
Persona 4 Revival promises to be less homophobic than the original game
Atlus is making adjustments to Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the original game, to address its more problematic and homophobic elements, making it more fitting for current societal standards. While the core story and characters remain unchanged, dialogue and certain scenes, particularly those involving the character Yosuke, will be altered. The remake is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, and will also include new content not present in the original or Persona 4 Golden.
There are apparently going to be "changes" to one of Persona 4 Revival's most important characters, but what exactly does that mean?
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada revealed that Persona 4 Revival will feature character adjustments, particularly for Yosuke, to better align with modern sensibilities. While core story elements remain intact, the team is refining expressions and dialogue to be more appropriate for today's audience, drawing parallels to similar changes made in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal.
Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character Changes Are Coming
Persona 4 Revival producer Kazuhisa Wada confirmed that some character expressions will be adjusted to be more appropriate for modern audiences, specifically mentioning Yosuke's dialogue. While core character elements remain unchanged, these updates aim to refine sensitive portrayals, similar to adjustments made in Persona 3 Reload. Wada also hinted at new content being added to the remake.
Atlus celebrates Persona 30th with Trading Cards
Atlus is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise with the launch of Persona 5 Royal Series 1 Trading Cards by Cardsmiths. This collection transforms the world of the Phantom Thieves into a premium trading card experience, featuring rare pulls and bold visuals.
Persona 4 Revival changes some of Yosuke's controversial scenes: "We wanted to lighten that up and make it a little bit more fitting for the world we live in now"
Persona 4 Revival producer Kazuhisa Wada has stated that Yosuke's character will undergo changes to better fit contemporary societal norms. While the core story remains intact, specific dialogue and interactions involving Yosuke will be adjusted to be less insensitive. These modifications aim to address controversial elements that have aged poorly since the original Persona 4's release.
Persona 4 Revival producer says there will be changes to Yosuke
Atlus and SEGA are expected to release Persona 4 Revival for the Nintendo Switch, with producer Kazuhisa Wada indicating that changes will be made to the game to modernize it. Further details about these adjustments are anticipated.
Anime Expo 2026 | Abby Trott Joins the Cast of Persona 4 Revival
During the ATLUS Presents: Persona 4 Revival panel at Anime Expo 2026, it was announced that Abby Trott will be joining the cast. This news was shared during a panel focused on the upcoming title.
If Persona 3 Gave Me The Ick, What Does That Mean For Persona 6?
The author expresses a feeling of "ick" towards Persona 3 Reload, finding the series' formulaic writing and focus on teenage protagonists to be tiresome. This sentiment raises concerns about the potential direction of Persona 6, as the author believes the franchise may be suffering from a lack of vision and has become too rigid in its design over the years.
Persona 4 Revival's cutscenes come from Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man studio MAPPA – just in case the JRPG remake wasn't already promising enough
The JRPG remake Persona 4 Revival will feature animated cutscenes produced by the acclaimed anime studio MAPPA, known for Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. The announcement was made at Anime Expo 2026, where it was also revealed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the English dub, replacing Laura Bailey. Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on February 17, 2027.
Atlus never added her to Persona 3 Reload, but the 2009 JRPG's female protagonist is finally making a comeback in…
Atlus has announced that Kotone Shiomi, the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable, will be returning in a crossover event for the mobile and PC gacha game Persona 5: The Phantom X. While Kotone was not included in the recent Persona 3 Reload remake due to development challenges, this event will allow players to experience her character in a new context. Further details about the crossover's release date are expected soon.
'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the Year
Balatro, the indie roguelike deckbuilder from solo developer LocalThunk, won Game of the Year at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards. The game also secured wins for Best Debut, Best Design, and the Innovation Award. Other notable winners included Astro Bot for Best Audio and Best Technology, and Sam Lake received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
December Backlog Cleanup: 5 Games to Close | TAG
This guide offers strategies for clearing video game backlogs during the week between Christmas and New Year's. It recommends focusing on finishing games already in progress, suggesting titles like Spider-Man 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring Nightreign, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The article also provides advice on managing time, re-engaging with paused games, and avoiding common pitfalls to start the new year with a sense of accomplishment.
Persona 3 fans take matters into their own hands, releasing a DS port of the Atlus JRPG and immediately proving what a missed opportunity it was not to have an official one
A fan group known as the P3D Project has released version 1.0 of Persona 3 Dual, a fan-made port of the JRPG Persona 3 to the Nintendo DS. This fan project aims to recreate the original Persona 3 experience on a handheld, including features like walking through Iwatodai and Paulownia Mall, which were absent in the official Persona 3 Portable release on the PlayStation Portable.
HYTE is celebrating 30 years of Persona with a set of PC accessories that I never saw coming
PC accessory brand HYTE is celebrating the Persona series' 30th anniversary with a collection of themed merchandise. The collaboration includes desk pads featuring mainline protagonists, a keycap set, and an acrylic diorama stand. These items are available for pre-order, with shipping expected in Q3 or Q4 2026, and will be showcased at Anime Expo.
Persona is getting the live-action show treatment at Netflix, Star Trek: Picard and 9-1-1 writer attached as showrunner
Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached as showrunner. Producers Shawn Levy and Toru Nakahara are also involved in the project, which is being developed by 21 Laps and Story Kitchen, known for other video game adaptations like the Sonic the Hedgehog movies.
A live-action Persona adaptation is coming to Netflix
Sega's JRPG series Persona is being adapted into a live-action television show for Netflix, produced by 21 Laps and Story Kitchen. It is currently unknown if the series will adapt an existing game's story or present an original narrative. This announcement comes as developer ATLUS recently revealed Persona 6 and scheduled Persona 4 Revival for a 2026 release.
Atlus has reported 92% operating profit growth in past fiscal year
Atlus has reported a significant increase in its financial performance, with operating profit growing by 92.5% year-on-year and net profit up by 74.2% in the past fiscal year. This growth coincides with the release of titles such as Raidou Remastered, Persona 5: The Phantom X, and Persona 3 Reload on the Nintendo Switch.
Persona 4 Revival makes changes to fan-favorite scene from the OG JRPG, and veteran players aren't sure how to feel: "I'm sure people will be normal about this"
Persona 4 Revival, a remake of Persona 4 Golden, is making changes to the original JRPG's Beauty Pageant event, notably featuring Rise in her Persona 4: Dancing All Night idol outfit for the casual wear portion. This alteration has sparked discussion among veteran players, with some speculating about broader changes to the game's content and others hoping for a faithful adaptation.
Persona live-action show in the works at Netflix, and the Joker fan-casting has already begun
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached to write and Shawn Levy producing. While details are scarce, the adaptation is expected to draw heavily from the popular Persona 5. Fans have already begun speculating about casting, with Tom Holland being a popular fan choice for the role of Joker.
