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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Persona 5 Gacha Studio Acknowledges Angry Feedback, Promises Response
Persona 5: The Phantom X has faced a sudden barrage of criticism in the wake of its western launch. The team at Black Wings Game Studio was met with backlash after it was announced the gacha game would be accelerating its story rollout to catch up to the original Chinese version, and fans discovered they'd been receiving smaller rewards compared to the Chinese audience. After fans review bombed the game, Atlus and Black Wings Game Studio have released a statement that is non-specific, but says they are taking in all the feedback. The official Phantom X social media accounts posted an update that didn't acknowledge the specifics of the 'feedback' the team has received, but says it will be elaborating on its plans in a future livestream. This could mean that the game will be rolling back its acceleration plans or adjusting rewards to accommodate the shorter time, or it could mean that the studio will just be explaining the thinking behind the existing decisions further. The statement stops short of saying that it's doing anything to address the concerns players have raised, instead just acknowledging that it hears the outcry and will be responding to it. The full statement reads as follows: Thank you for playing P5X. We have received many comments about the operations of P5X. We take your feedback very seriously, and we will be explaining our future operation plans in the next broadcast. We ask for your patience in the meantime. In addition, we would like to apologize for the ver. 1.1 livestream being delayed. We will announce details regarding the English broadcast for ver. 1.2 ahead of time, so please stay tuned to the official P5X West social media accounts. Thank you for your continued support. Persona 5: The Phantom X finally came to the west after being out in China for over a year, and while the game has some dedicated players, its early story chapter has become a bit of an inside joke within the the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Persona 5 Gacha Players Review Bomb The Game After Accelerated Schedule Comes With Worse Rewards
When it was announced that Persona 5: The Phantom X would be accelerating its story content rollout for the West to catch up to China, which has had the game for over a year, players were wary. As a gacha game with timed events and currency, The Phantom X is a game in which narrative developments and their associated rewards come and go, and that means if you can't get around to playing it for some time, you might miss out on something big. Western players wondered if they might be getting a lesser experience than the original Chinese audience until they were caught up, and while it remains to be seen just how much this new accelerated story will affect things, fans are already noticing they're getting smaller rewards on this faster timeline than The Phantom X's original run. As reported by GamesRadar+, The Phantom X players have been comparing the rewards for the worldwide release with those of the original Chinese one, and while in some cases the western audience is receiving more rewards comparatively (North American players get more character materials in the battle pass, for example), broadly, it appears that the spoils players earn by playing have been nerfed from what they were for Chinese players a year ago. You can read the full breakdown in a shared document that goes through each change. If you're not playing The Phantom X and don't know what all these currencies and points mean, all you really need to know is that these changes will require more grinding and time investment over the course of the game, or for players to make up for that by spending real money. With The Phantom X now being on an accelerated story roadmap, it all amounts to western players having to work with fewer resources and less time. A lot of free-to-play live-service games bank on players feeling a sense of urgency to play and sometimes pay money to not fall behind, but fans argue that these factors make The Phantom X feel unfair, and that western players are 'getting treated like trash.' As such, swaths of players have review-bombed the game on Google Play, where its user rating sits at a low 1.9/5 stars, with its one-star reviews eclipsing all other scores combined. 'Honestly, this is a really fun game so far,' one Google Play review reads. 'But the current greed and lack of compensation while speeding up updates and banners to catch up with the other versions will run the global version of this game into the ground, very, very quickly. I personally wouldn't invest too much if things don't change, cause in a few more updates it might just be time to jump ship.' We've reached out to Atlus for comment on the situation and will update the story if we hear the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Persona5: The Phantom X Officially Launched Today in Southeast Asia. Surpasses One Million Pre-Registrations. Log In Now to Claim Free Rewards.
Available on mobile and PC NOW. TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - The highly anticipated turn-based JRPG Persona5: The Phantom X is officially launched today on iOS, Android, and PC platforms across Southeast Asia. Developed through the collaboration between Atlus' P-Studio and Chinese developer Perfect World Games' Black Wings Game Studio, this title marks the latest addition to the critically acclaimed Persona5 franchise, offering players a bold new entry with the series' signature stylish combat, rich storytelling and an entirely new cast of Phantom Thieves, bringing players to the world of Persona5. Following its recognition at Tokyo Game Show 2024, where it earned the Japan Game Awards' Future Division honour, Persona5: The Phantom X reaffirms the franchise's standing as a leader in anime-style JRPG storytelling and innovation. P5X SEA Press releaseEN 1920x1080 2 Expanding upon the thematic and narrative depth of Persona5: The Phantom X presents players with a brand-new protagonist named Wonder who awakens from a disturbing dream to find himself in a world bereft of hope. Guided by enigmatic new companions, an eloquent owl named Lufel, a long-nosed man, and a mysterious woman clad in blue. He must navigate the dual realities of daily life and the Metaverse to confront an impending ruin. This instalment retains the series' signature visual style, strategic combat system and deeply immersive storytelling. Official trailer: Persona5: The Phantom X has received an overwhelmingly positive response in the region, amassing over 1 million pre-registrations prior to launch, unlocking the milestone rewards. As a gesture of appreciation, all pre-registered users will receive free contract draws x20, free weapon draws x15, free outfit for Protagonist and free exclusive avatar frame, and player card. To commemorate the official launch of Persona5: The Phantom X, a special collaboration event featuring characters from Persona5 begins today and runs through July 31, 2025, at 05:00 (GMT+8). The exclusive 5-star Curse character Joker is one of the most iconic figures in the Persona5 series, voiced by Jun Fukuyama. Joker is a second-year high school student whose powers as a Persona user were awakened in a moment of desperation. His Persona is Arsène. In celebration of the official launch of Persona5: The Phantom X, the operations team has prepared a wide range of launch rewards for all players. By logging in and completing designated missions, players can earn the following items: Wonder exclusive weapon, extra contract draws, Phantom Thief & Weapon Selection Box, Protagonist's exclusive outfit, chat emojis, and a variety of valuable in-game items. Additionally, a Beginner Contract Draw Event is now available. Players who complete 50 draws will receive a guaranteed opportunity to select one of the following limited-time Persona5 Phantom Thieves to join their team: Ann, Morgana, or Ryuji. Persona5: The Phantom X is now officially available for download on iOS, Android, and PC platforms in Southeast Asia. Hashtag: #P5X #P5 #persona5x The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Persona5: The Phantom X Officially Launched Today in Southeast Asia. Surpasses One Million Pre-Registrations. Log In Now to Claim Free Rewards.
Available on mobile and PC NOW. TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - The highly anticipated turn-based JRPG Persona5: The Phantom X is officially launched today on iOS, Android, and PC platforms across Southeast Asia. Developed through the collaboration between Atlus' P-Studio and Chinese developer Perfect World Games' Black Wings Game Studio, this title marks the latest addition to the critically acclaimed Persona5 franchise, offering players a bold new entry with the series' signature stylish combat, rich storytelling and an entirely new cast of Phantom Thieves, bringing players to the world of Persona5. Following its recognition at Tokyo Game Show 2024, where it earned the Japan Game Awards' Future Division honour, Persona5: The Phantom X reaffirms the franchise's standing as a leader in anime-style JRPG storytelling and upon the thematic and narrative depth of Persona5: The Phantom X presents players with a brand-new protagonist named Wonder who awakens from a disturbing dream to find himself in a world bereft of hope. Guided by enigmatic new companions, an eloquent owl named Lufel, a long-nosed man, and a mysterious woman clad in blue. He must navigate the dual realities of daily life and the Metaverse to confront an impending ruin. This instalment retains the series' signature visual style, strategic combat system and deeply immersive The Phantom X has received an overwhelmingly positive response in the region, amassing over 1 million pre-registrations prior to launch, unlocking the milestone rewards. As a gesture of appreciation, all pre-registered users will receive free contract draws x20, free weapon draws x15, free outfit for Protagonist and free exclusive avatar frame, and player commemorate the official launch of Persona5: The Phantom X, a special collaboration event featuring characters from Persona5 begins today and runs through July 31, 2025, at 05:00 (GMT+8). The exclusive 5-star Curse character Joker is one of the most iconic figures in the Persona5 series, voiced by Jun Fukuyama. Joker is a second-year high school student whose powers as a Persona user were awakened in a moment of desperation. His Persona is Arsè celebration of the official launch of Persona5: The Phantom X, the operations team has prepared a wide range of launch rewards for all players. By logging in and completing designated missions, players can earn the following items: Wonder exclusive weapon, extra contract draws, Phantom Thief & Weapon Selection Box, Protagonist's exclusive outfit, chat emojis, and a variety of valuable in-game items. Additionally, a Beginner Contract Draw Event is now available. Players who complete 50 draws will receive a guaranteed opportunity to select one of the following limited-time Persona5 Phantom Thieves to join their team: Ann, Morgana, or The Phantom X is now officially available for download on iOS, Android, and PC platforms in Southeast #P5X #P5 #persona5x The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Can you romance or date in Persona 5 The Phantom X?
Image via Atlus In classic Persona fashion, building bonds with characters is a huge part of the experience. But what about romance? Can you actually date characters in Persona 5: The Phantom X ? Well… yes, but it's not as simple as you might have thought. Here's everything you need to know. Can You Romance in Phantom X? Short answer : Yes, but only in select regional versions. The romance system is live only in the Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese servers of the game. If you're playing the global version right now, your hands are tied. The global release doesn't include romance yet, but fingers crossed for future updates. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - COMPLETE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PERSONA 5: THE PHANTOM X 2025! (GLB) How Does Romance Work in the Early Access Version? For players on supported servers, romance isn't just handed to you. You've got to work for it. Synergy System = Your Social Link Phantom X introduces the Synergy feature, think of it as this game's version of the Social Link/Confidant system. To unlock romance: Spend time with characters Give them gifts Take them on outings Raise your Synergy Rank Once you hit certain milestones, the option to date specific characters unlocks. You can even go full harem route and date multiple girls at once. Can You Still Build Bonds in the Global Version? Absolutely. Even though romance is currently restricted, the Synergy system is still very much alive in the global version. Hanging out with characters will: Boost your Synergy Rank Unlock new combat or support abilities (called Synergy Abilities) Grant access to rewards like skills, fusions, and more I Played Persona5: The Phantom X EARLY AND… IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH PLAYING Who Can You Bond With? Here are just a few standout characters you can deepen Synergy with in Phantom X: Merope – Your Velvet Room guide (and possible romantic option) Ayaka Sakai – Socially awkward guitarist (big Futaba energy) Kira Kitazato – The arcade-loving doctor Tomoko Noge – Your quirky part-time job coworker Miyu Sahara – A mysterious puppeteer Yumi Shiina – A dancing bartender with style Li Yaoling – A curious Chinese exchange student There's no clear limit on how many characters you can romance, either. If you're chaotic neutral enough, you can pursue multiple people at once and take the harem route. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Romance in Persona 5: The Phantom X exists, but it's currently locked behind regional versions. If you're desperate for that dating-sim experience, you might consider hopping servers. Otherwise, keep enjoying the game's core relationship-building and hope that Atlus rolls out the romance feature globally soon. Because let's be honest—what's a Persona game without a little love drama? Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
