Exciting news for fans of the *Persona* series: *Persona 5: The Phantom X* is set to launch its English version soon, and the anticipation is building. The game's new official Twitter (X) account has announced that more details will be shared during an upcoming livestream. Keep reading to discover what you can expect from this highly anticipated event.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Releasing Globally
First Announcement From Western Account
*Persona 5: The Phantom X* (P5X) is gearing up for a global expansion with the launch of a dedicated social media account for its upcoming English version. The release date might be unveiled during the livestream scheduled for May 15 at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus' official western YouTube channel. The announcement was made via a Twitter (X) post on May 15.
To help you plan your viewing, here's a timetable for the stream in different regions:
The livestream promises to be an exciting event, featuring special guests from the game's cast, including Kaede Hondo, the voice of Motoha Arai, and Chika Anzai, the voice of Yui. They will be joined by key figures from the development team, such as P5X Chief Producer Yohsuke Uda, Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, Development Producer Jun Matsunaga, and Live Ops Director Yuta Sakai from SEGA.
Initially launched in selected regions in April 2024, P5X has sparked speculation about a Western release. The developers hinted at their plans for English localization during the game's first anniversary livestream. The official account has teased that while the Japanese release date will be confirmed, fans should tune in to learn about the Western release as well.
Japanese Release Coming Soon
The livestream will also provide more details about P5X's Japanese (JP) release, which was announced during the game's first anniversary celebration. Atlus has confirmed that the game will launch in Japan in Summer 2025, and pre-registrations are currently open on P5X's JP website.
Furthermore, Sega Sammy Holdings mentioned in their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12 that P5X is part of their rollout schedule, set to release "In or after FY2026/3" (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), with a targeted launch this summer.
With the Japanese release on the horizon, a global launch of P5X seems imminent. Stay updated with the latest news on *Persona 5: The Phantom X* by checking out our article below!