Atlus made an unprecedented announcement back in July of this year, all in the name of an impressive anniversary. This year, the Persona series celebrated 25 years this past September, and Atlus stated it was preparing seven Persona-related reveals from now until Fall 2021. Of course, many expected this to be big: Seven announcements spread out across the next year, potentially seven separate game reveals, was huge for Atlus. Many assumed the kick-off event was going to start with a bang, but with the announcement of new anniversary merchandise and new concert/stage performances, some fans were particularly disappointed.

Whether it's the reveal of Persona 6, or even something smaller like a Persona 4 Arena remaster, many figured Atlus had something relatively major planned as the first announcement. Atlus isn't necessarily setting a precedent with its first anniversary announcement, but Persona's remaining six anniversary reveals definitely need to top September in some form. However, there's no reason to believe that Atlus isn't planning some pretty significant reveals between December and next fall. Whether it's based on some of the rumors and leaks from earlier this year, or highly requested remasters or ports, Atlus could come out swinging with the rest of Persona's reveals.

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September's Persona Anniversary Reveals Disappointed Some Fans

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September's Persona anniversary announcements delved into a lot of reveals and updates that hardcore fans are likely excited for, but there were no formal game announcements. The various Persona anime series are returning to streaming services in Japan, while the Persona 5 stage adaptation will also be available on streaming platforms in Japan.

Additionally, live musical performances from the Persona band are also planned for this November in the Tokyo Opera City Hall, as well as a special performance by Persona 5 lyricist Lyn Inaizumi at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Lastly, Atlus showed off some new Persona anniversary merchandise, as well as setting the next stream for December.

Atlus' reveals of new merchandise and other Persona-related multimedia can only extend so far before fans are going to want more substantive announcements. Plenty of leaks and rumors have hinted at a few Persona-related projects in development, and even if the Persona 5 Royal on Switch/PC leak was false, that doesn't mean it can't happen. More significant leaks like the website domains for unknown projects (P5AG.JP, 13C.JP, etc.) remain unconfirmed, as well as the rumors of a Persona 5 fighting game (or Persona 4 Arena remaster) as well. That's without even counting potential remasters or even remakes of games like Persona 3 or the first two Persona games.

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Possible Game Reveals For Persona's 25th Anniversary

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Obviously the more conservative picks for games make the most sense for six game-related Persona reveals, regardless of whether or not they're remakes, remasters, or even just ports/re-releases of existing games. Many expect Persona 5 Royal will eventually come to another platform besides PS4, especially with Persona 4 Golden selling over one million since its release on PC via Steam, and Persona 5 Royal breaking sales records for the series on PS4 alone. A Persona 3 remaster/remake/re-release is also another big request by fans for the same reason, especially since 2021 marks the 15th anniversary of the third Persona game.

Then there's the more obscure options for games; generally spin-offs or other non-mainline Persona games that hardcore fans enjoyed, but didn't necessarily have the same audience as mainline entries. One game particularly welcomed by the fighting game community at the beginning of last decade was Persona 4 Arena, an anime fighter co-developed by Atlus and Arc System Works. As part of the leaked web domains registered by Atlus, there's also rumors of a Persona 5 anime fighter coming, thanks to "P5U.JP" being renewed by Atlus last May. Considering the popularity of Persona 4's fighting game spin-off, Persona 5's fighting game could be forthcoming.

Eager fans are, of course, waiting for the eventual tease of Persona 6, a title that Atlus has already mentioned is in early development. When discussing Atlus' future after Persona 5 Royal, Atlus director Naoto Hiraoka mentioned that Persona was taking "the next step" in regards to Persona 6. Hiraoka never elaborated further on the development status of Persona 6, though it can be inferred that the game is at least still in early development. That being said, it's possible the last planned reveal (slated for "Autumn" 2022) could be at least a tease for Persona 6. Topping off the 25th anniversary for Persona with the next mainline game would certainly make sense.

Regardless, December's announcement will likely solidify expectations for the remainder of next year's reveals. Even if some fans were disappointed by September's inaugural reveal, Atlus likely has something big planned for December, even if it may not be Persona 6 exactly.

The next Persona anniversary reveal is slated for "December" 2021.

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