Atlus has announced that it is releasing a new Persona 5 mobile spin-off title through Chinese game publisher Perfect World Games. The official website has provided plenty of information about the mysterious video game for fans to enjoy, such as the game's official title, platform, visuals reminiscent of Persona 5, as well as details like some of the key characters, locations, and more.
For those who have been closely following Atlus news regarding the Persona video game series, dedicated fans will likely recall that Perfect World Games had already teased a partnership with Atlus back in 2021. However, all information about the teased mobile game had been scrapped shortly after. Now, close to two years since initial announcement, Atlus and Perfect World Games seem to have found the right time to make the official reveal the Persona 5 spin-off game for mobile devices.
The new mobile game, called Persona: Phantom of the Night, is indeed the title originally teased in 2021, which was then called Code Name X. The game is also being called P5X for short and will be the first mobile title in the series. Understandably, it will take a lot of inspiration from the setting, gameplay, and features of Persona 5, and looks incredibly similar to the 2016 RPG, especially considering it will be released for mobile devices. It even uses a lot of the red design elements found in Persona 5, which can be seen throughout the website and marketing materials.
Though the official website is in Chinese, there is also an English-language announcement that will allow more fans to glean details about Persona: Phantom of the Night. This includes information about the main character, side characters, the similar setting to Persona 5, and even a preview of the Persona series' Velvet Room assistant. There are also a few trailers already available, each providing a more in-depth look into the story and gameplay of the mobile game.
According to official news, development of Persona: Phantom of the Night is ongoing, and the first beta test will happen on March 29. Unfortunately, there is no word on whether global fans of Persona 5 will be able to gain access to the game during this time, given that it is currently being tested in China. Hopefully Atlus will also consider opening the game up beyond the region in the near future.
Persona: Phantom of the Night is currently in development for Mobile.
Source: Persona Central