{"id":154305,"date":"2023-03-20T23:52:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T23:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=154305"},"modified":"2023-03-29T21:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T21:32:49","slug":"persona-5-the-phantom-x-a-free-to-play-mobile-spin-off-with-new-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/persona-5-the-phantom-x-a-free-to-play-mobile-spin-off-with-new-characters\/","title":{"rendered":"Persona 5: The Phantom X &#8211; A Free-to-Play Mobile Spin-Off with New Characters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publisher Perfect World and developer Black Wings have announced a new Persona 5 spin-off game called Persona 5: The Phantom X, set to be released on iOS and Android.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, and playtests will begin on March 29 in China. Atlus is supervising the game&#8217;s development.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5 first launched in North America in 2017, receiving widespread acclaim and a new generation of fans.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    \n<h2><strong>Persona 5: The Phantom X &#8211; Gameplay and Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phantom X&#8217;s style and gameplay are similar to the original Persona 5 but tailored for mobile gamers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game revolves around a fresh team of Phantom Thieves, centering on the motif of &#8220;desire.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main character can attend classes throughout the school day and partake in activities such as watching films and playing baseball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the school day, the updated Phantom Thieves can venture into the Metaverse and explore the connected Palaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>New Characters and Mascot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gameplay trailer showcased new characters, including the protagonist wielding a singular pistol in battle and his unnamed Persona brandishing two shotguns with hook grooves at the ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two female Phantom Thieves were also revealed, one with a crossbow and the other a rifle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The animal mascot for The Phantom X is an owl wielding dual tonfas, replacing Persona 5&#8217;s black cat, Morgana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiar characters like Igor return, accompanied by a new attendant in the Velvet Room. The character designs are the work of long-time series designer Shigenori Soejima.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Release Date and Future Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No release date for Persona 5: The Phantom X has been announced yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlus has not revealed any major upcoming projects this year aside from the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection and Project Re: Fantasy, which is still in development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5 first launched in North America in 2017, receiving widespread acclaim and a new generation of fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the recent re-releases of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal on modern platforms, fans are eager to see what&#8217;s next for the series.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Public Test on March 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game&#8217;s first public test will take place on March 29. Details about the gacha, microtransaction, or payment systems have not been revealed yet, but these elements could potentially impact the game&#8217;s reception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on Persona 5: The Phantom X, visit the official website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Persona Series: A Brief History<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Persona series is a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, which originated in Japan in the late 1980s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first Persona game, titled &#8220;Revelations: Persona,&#8221; was released in 1996 for the PlayStation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, the series has seen numerous entries and spin-offs, with each game featuring a unique story, characters, and setting while maintaining core gameplay elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The games are often set in a high school environment and blend elements of traditional Japanese role-playing games with social simulation aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players assume the role of a high school student who discovers the power of &#8220;Persona,&#8221; a manifestation of one&#8217;s inner self that grants supernatural abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the series, players interact with a diverse cast of characters, build relationships, and explore parallel dimensions to battle demons and other adversaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Persona 5: A Modern Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5, the fifth main installment in the series, was released in North America in 2017 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, after its initial release in Japan in 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game was developed by Atlus, a Japanese video game company known for creating role-playing games with complex narratives, memorable characters, and unique gameplay mechanics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5 follows the protagonist, known as Joker, and his group of friends who form the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They use their Personas to infiltrate the Metaverse, a parallel dimension where the distorted desires of corrupt individuals take physical form as Palaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By stealing the &#8220;treasure&#8221; within each Palace, the Phantom Thieves aim to change the hearts of these individuals and ultimately reform society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game was praised for its engaging story, stylish visuals, and deep gameplay mechanics, which include dungeon crawling, turn-based combat, and time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the main story, players develop relationships with various characters, known as Confidants, to unlock additional abilities and side stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5 has received multiple spin-offs, including Persona 5 Royal, an enhanced version of the original game with new content, and Persona 5 Strikers, a sequel that incorporates action RPG elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the announcement of Persona 5: The Phantom X, the series continues to expand, introducing new characters and stories while retaining the core elements that have made it a beloved franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Article In a Snapshot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persona 5: The Phantom X, a free-to-play mobile spin-off with in-app purchases, is set to be released on iOS and Android, with playtests starting on March 29 in China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gameplay and style of The Phantom X closely resemble the original Persona 5, but are tailored for mobile gamers, featuring a new group of Phantom Thieves and a theme centered around &#8220;desire.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New characters and an owl mascot are introduced, with character designs created by long-time series designer Shigenori Soejima.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No official release date has been announced for Persona 5: The Phantom X, and details about the game&#8217;s gacha, microtransaction, or payment systems are still undisclosed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Persona series, originating in the late 1980s, has a history of blending traditional Japanese role-playing games with social simulation aspects, and Persona 5: The Phantom X is expected to continue this legacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Publisher Perfect World and developer Black Wings have announced a new Persona 5 spin-off game called Persona 5: The Phantom X, set to be released on iOS and Android. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, and playtests will begin on March 29 in China. Atlus is supervising the game&#8217;s development. 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