Persona 5, the latest entry in the series developed by Atlus, is receiving an updated version called Persona 5 The Royal later this year, at least in Japan.
Earlier today, Atlus confirmed the first details of the game. For starters, it will not be DLC, but an expanded re-release which will come not only with improved graphics and 4K support on PlayStation 4 Pro, but also a new opening, a new area, a new character called Kasumi Yoshizawa, who will going the Phantom Thieves, a new confidant, new events, new enemies, new treasures, UI improvements and much more.
A new trailer has also been released, and you can find it below.
Persona 5 The Royale has been confirmed only for PlayStation 4, so sadly we still don't know if a Nintendo Switch version of the game will be coming. Persona 5 S has yet to be revealed, so there's still some hope left.
Persona 5 The Royal will release in Japan on October 31st. The game has also been confirmed for the West, and it will be released sometime next year. We will keep you updated on the game as soon as more come in on it, so stay tuned for all the latest news.
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