Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Release on the Horizon?
SEGA is Considering a Global Launch for Persona 5: The Phantom X
Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to America?
Exciting news for Persona fans! SEGA's latest financial report hints at a potential global release for Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X). The report states that the game's initial performance is meeting expectations and that future expansion in Japan and globally is "under consideration."
Currently in Open Beta, Limited Regions
Licensed by Atlus, Persona 5: The Phantom X initially soft-launched in China on April 12, 2024, followed by Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and Taiwan on April 18th. Currently in open beta, the game is published by Perfect World Games (South Korea) and developed by their subsidiary, Black Wings Game Studio (China).
Players step into the shoes of "Wonder," a high school student by day and a Persona-wielding Phantom Thief by night. Joining forces with familiar faces and new allies, Wonder fights to combat societal injustices.
Wonder's initial Persona is Janosik, inspired by Slovakian folklore and embodying a Robin Hood-esque spirit. The iconic Joker from the Persona 5 series is also part of the team, alongside a new character, YUI.
Combining the classic Persona elements of turn-based combat, social simulation, and dungeon crawling, P5X introduces a gacha system for acquiring characters.
New Roguelike Game Mode: Heart Rail
Persona content creator Faz showcases the new Heart Rail roguelike game mode in his gameplay video. Similar to *Honkai: Star Rail*'s Simulated Universe, this mode offers power-up choices, diverse maps, and rewarding challenges.SEGA's Strong Performance in Full Game Category
SEGA reported strong sales for new and previously released titles in its "Full Game" category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth achieved 1 million global sales in its first week, while Persona 3 Reload also hit the 1 million mark in its first week—the fastest ever for an Atlus title. Football Manager 2024 boasts 9 million players since its November launch.
SEGA's FY25 Forecast and Business Restructuring
SEGA announced a restructuring, creating a new "Gaming Business" segment encompassing online gaming, slot machine development and sales (SEGA SAMMY CREATION), and integrated resort operations (PARADISE SEGASAMMY). The company anticipates significant growth in the online gaming market, aiming to establish it as a key pillar of its business model in North America.
SEGA projects increased sales and profits for FY2025, with the Full Game segment expected to generate 93 billion Yen (approximately 597 billion USD), a 5.4% increase year-on-year. A new Sonic title is also slated for release next year.