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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New Release of The Persona5 Series, The Phantom X Confirms Southeast Asia Release Date. Pre-registration Is Now Open
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2025 - Following successful launches in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau SARs, Taiwan region, and South Korea in April 2024, Persona5: The Phantom X finally announced the Southeast Asia release date. The highly anticipated title will be available on mobile devices and PC on July 3, 2025, bringing more of the series' stylish turn-based combat and an entirely new cast of Phantom Thieves. Developed through a collaboration between Atlus' P-Studio and Chinese developer Black Wing Games, Persona5: The Phantom X is a mobile-optimised title that transports players back to the world of Persona5, allowing players to control Wonder, a second-year high school student at Kokatsu Academy, whose mundane life takes a dramatic turn after encountering a mysterious owl-like creature named Lufel. As Wonder unravels the truth behind a society losing its desire, players will form a new team of Phantom Thieves and embark on a mission to restore this vital human essence. Promotional Video: As a live-service title, Persona5: The Phantom X promises an ever-evolving adventure. The game features familiar gameplay pillars from the mainline series—including turn-based combat, dungeon crawling, time management, and social bonding—while introducing new systems unique to this entry. Players can take on part-time jobs, join after-school clubs, strengthen their Personas, and develop social stats, all within a vibrant, original narrative. Notably, fan-favourite Persona characters, such as Joker, Ann Takamaki, and Ryuji Sakamoto, will make special appearances via exclusive in-game contracts. New additions to the series include the Velvet Trials, a PvE-focused challenge mode, an expanded Mementos to explore, mini-games, and the ability to form or join Guilds, offering players new avenues for cooperative and competitive play. Since its regional debut, Persona5: The Phantom X has received acclaim for its engaging story and dynamic new cast, qualities fans have praised as being remarkably in line with the high standards of the original Persona5. This strong reception is no surprise, as the development team includes veteran creators such as the General Producer Kazuhisa Wada, Composer Ryota Kozuka and Character Design Shigenori Soejima. Pre-registration is now open via the iOS App Store and Google Play, with exclusive milestone-based rewards to be distributed at launch through in-game mail. Current reward tiers include: • 50,000 pre-registrations: Free contract draws ×10 • 100,000 pre-registrations: Free weapon draws ×5 • 200,000 pre-registrations: Free Outfit for Protagonist (More milestone rewards to be revealed soon.) The official website of Persona5: The Phantom X has also launched, offering more information and resources for eager fans. The game launches in Southeast Asia on July 3, 2025 for mobile and PC. For more updates and community engagement, follow our official channels.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Things You Need to Know Before Playing Metaphor: ReFantazio in Xbox Game Pass 2025
Metaphor ReFantazio is one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2025, coming soon on Xbox Game Pass, right at launch. Atlus, the popular studio behind the Persona series, developed the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This game takes players into a rich fantasy world filled with political intrigue and strategic battles. As one of the most anticipated games of the year, it offers a new experience to both new and long-term RPG fans. This article highlights the important things to keep in mind before playing Metaphor ReFantazio on Xbox Game Pass. What you should know before playing Metaphor ReFantazio on Xbox Game Pass AVOID WASTING TIME! Know 22 Essential Tips Before Starting Metaphor Refantazio - Beginner Guide Metaphor ReFantazio introduced some fresh ideas that may feel new, especially if you are playing the game through Xbox Game Pass. Here are some essential tips for you to help get started smoothly. 1. The archetype system is central to gameplay. Rather than being locked to a single role, Metaphor ReFantazio lets you switch between 'Archetypes,' each of which has specific abilities and roles in a fight. Players can flexibly unlock and switch between multiple archetypes, and you can adapt your strategy depending on the situation. Experimenting with different archetype combinations is the reward for overcoming strategic challenges. 2. Prepare for strategic combat. Battles are turn-based but include real-time elements like positioning and timing special movements. Maintaining a good synergy with your team and planning moves carefully is important for success. Get ready to adjust your tactics as enemies evolve throughout the night. 3. A story driven by politics and choices The story concentrates on a royal election where your decisions shape the league and your reputation. Decisions and dialogue choices have an important impact on reputation, so think about how you want to grow your character. This story explores the themes of trust, identity, and leadership. 4. Make the most of Xbox Game Pass features. Game Pass Ultimate users can get access to cloud gaming, playing through the consoles, PCs, or even mobile devices. Be sure to check for the latest updates and be up-to-date on additional content that may come along with your subscription. Your content progress is saved across devices, so you can pick up wherever you left off. 5. Benefit from Atlus' signature features
Engadget
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Persona 5: The Phantom X is coming to PC and mobile next month
There's a new Persona game coming very soon, but sadly it isn't time for the next mainline entry just yet. Rather, Persona 5: The Phantom X is a spinoff in a similar vein to Persona 5 Strikers . Like that game, The Phantom X is set in the same universe as Atlus' incredibly successful RPG, Persona 5 , but unlike Strikers , this one features a new cast of characters, including a talking owl named Lufel that presumably takes the place of Morgana. First announced in 2023, Persona 5: The Phantom X is a free-to-play live service game from Chinese publisher Perfect World, which released the game in open beta in its native country in April last year. It introduces a fresh team of Phantom Thieves and seems to be aiming for the classic Persona blend of high school drama, social interaction and dungeon crawling with impossibly stylish turn-based battles. There's a new 'Synergy' system that develops as you form bonds with NPCs, new mini-games and a PvE mode called The Velvet Trials. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Underpinning the whole experience will be a free-to-play model, the exact nature of which is not yet clear. Time will tell if gacha tactics will get in the way of a good time, and how well the familiar Persona gameplay loop translates to your phone, but the game's official website says it's intended for both Persona 5 fans and newcomers. Atlus will be hoping that P5X tides fans over until it has any news on Persona 6 . Its most recent release was last year's Metaphor: ReFantazio , and the studio is currently saying nothing about the follow-up to Persona 5 , which launched in its original pre- Royal state way back in 2016. Persona 5: The Phantom X launches June 26 on PC, iOS and Android.
Al Bawaba
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soars in reviews ahead of release
Published April 23rd, 2025 - 09:20 GMT ALBAWABA - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nearly within reach, and reviews of one of the most stunning games of 2025 have already started pouring in on social media. First revealed in 2024, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 caught the eyes of many JRPG fans for its fluid turn-based gameplay, which incorporates classic and modern mechanics, and its beautifully crafted setting, located in France and developed using Unreal Engine 5. Several reviewers claim that the game has one of the "most fun" turn-based gameplay, going as far as comparing it to Atlus' Persona 5, a game highly regarded by JRPG fans. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already received several reviews, most notably from renowned gaming news outlets such as IGN, Gamespot, and many more. It garnered several 9/10 reviews across the board. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 reviews!10 - RPG Site10 - Areajugones10 - Critical Hits10 - DualShockers10 - CGMagazine9.5 - Destructoid9.5 - XboxEra9 - IGN9 - GameSpot9 - Game Informer9 - PSX Brasil9 - Noisy Pixel9 - Push SquareMetacritic - 92 OpenCritic - 92 — Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) April 23, 2025 YouTuber 'MrMattyPlays' wrote on Musk's X (formerly Twitter), "I can finally say it! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games I've ever played," praising its story, soundtrack, and describing its gameplay as the "best turn-based combat." Another reviewer added, "Expedition 33 is a must play RPG, with one of the most fun turn based mechanics ever. there's systems here i wish Persona would copy" Several expressed their concern for the game's developers since the game might go unnoticed due to the unexpected shadow drop of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion's remake, which took the internet by storm. Expedition 33 is expected to drop Tomorrow, April 24, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, including a day one release for Game Pass. It'll be up to you, play what you wantAll I am saying is, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available and will always be successful, Bethesda is BIG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 needs the support more and looks like a great game made by 30 passionate game developers — GamesLover (@lofi_lover0930) April 22, 2025 © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PS4 Port of Vita's Best Game Is Under $10 on PS Store
Another day, another deal for gamers to sink their teeth into. Currently, Sony's video game digital storefront is running its Dealmania promotion which sees literally hundreds of items discounted up to 75%. This includes a , and one of the most beloved JRPGs of all time. Atlus' Persona 4 Golden is currently $9.99 on the PS Store. That is a 50% discount from its typical $19.99 price tag. Interested PS4 and PS5 gamers will want to hurry though as this offer ends in six days, on March 13. 'They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night…,' reads the game's description on the PS Store. 'This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist's new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.' Persona 4 Golden was originally launched for Sony's gone but not forgotten handheld, the PS Vita, back in 2012 and was received incredibly well upon release. According to review aggregate site Metacritic, it received an average score of 93 across 61 critic reviews. It is tied with the base version of Persona 5 as the second highest-rated game in the series. The highest-rated is 2020's Persona 5 Royal, a rerelease of the fifth entry that added some new content, features, and quality-of-life improvements. Persona 4 received a plethora of spin-offs after its original 2008 release for the PS2. This includes the fighting game Persona 4 Arena, its sequel Person 4 Arena Ultimax, and rhythm game Persona 4: Dancing All Night. It was also given a manga and anime adaptation. The post PS4 Port of Vita's Best Game Is Under $10 on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
