Persona 4, arguably one of themost beloved JRPGs of all time, could be getting a remake after 17 years. The ATLUS classic was an introduction for many fans to the Persona series, which has only increased in popularity with the likes of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3 Reload in more recent years.
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The influence of thePersonaseries is undeniable at this point, with titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Thaumaturge and ATLUS' own Metaphor ReFantazio all taking inspiration from its semi-open world design andturn-based combat mechanics.
Will A Persona 4 Remake Headline The Xbox Showcase?
MP1st leaked the newswith a report thata Persona 4 remake is likely to be one of the big surprise reveals of the June 8th Xbox Showcase, according to “a source familiar with the situation”.
The release is apparently planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version also expected. Details have yet to be confirmed, but if true, it bodes very well for gamers across all platforms and for the Persona franchise as a whole.
Though it has been thought to be in the works for a while, no concrete details have yet emerged from Xbox or ATLUS regarding the potential remake. What set the rumour mill in motion was theregistering of a web domainfollowed by a series of updates to the Persona 4 main website.
Second Persona 4 Actor Snub Could Signal Full New Voice Cast For Remake
A second voice actor from Persona 4 has said that they won’t be returning for the still-rumored remake, suggesting it has a whole new cast.
Given that Xbox announcedPersona 3 Reloadas part of their 2023 showcase, it isn’t a huge stretch to assume that a Persona 4 remake could be in the works and announced at such an event.
Though the details remain tenuous for now, I think we can all agree that the more noise surrounding the Persona franchise, the better. The series is known for it’s in-depth characters,thoughtful storytelling and unique mechanics, all of which we hope will continue if the rumours end up being true.
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