Summary
ThePersonaseries had a solid year in 2023, with games likePersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Goldencoming to modern consoles to start the year, andPersona 5 Tacticareleasing to cap the year off. While the year was light on new mainline games, it did also include the reveal ofPersona 3 Reloadat the Xbox Games Showcase in Summer 2023. While these releases and reveals were great forPersonafans in 2023, next year is looking even better with the series in position for some big launches and possibly even bigger announcements.
Atlus has been pretty consistent withPersonareleases over the years, with nearlyevery year since the release ofPersona 3containing a new game. It appears that 2024 will continue this trend withPersona 3 Reloadslated for release early in the year, but there are other titles fans could see pop up as the year goes on. Between the release ofPersona 3 Reloadand the possibility of aPersona 6reveal, 2024 has the potential to be one of the biggest years thePersonafranchise has seen in a while.
Personafans can expect a strong start to 2024 asPersona 3 Reloadis set to release early in the year on February 2. Prior to its announcement in Summer 2023, many fans of the series had been hoping for aPersona 3remake in the style ofPersona 5for some time, andPersona 3 Reloadseems to be just what these fans were hoping for. The game looks to take the best of both worlds, combining the elements fans loved about the original game with improved mechanics from more recent entries, new voice acting, and a graphical overhaul to create a fresh take on the beloved entry.
There has been a lot of hype leading up to this game’s launch, with Atlus releasing consistent trailers detailing the characters players will meet inPersona 3 Reload, as well as the new and returning mechanics they can expect to find. While there was somecontroversy aboutPersona 3 Reloadlacking the additional contentpresent inPersona 3 FESandPersona 3 Portable, Atlus may be planning to release this content as DLC sometime down the line. However, players will still be able to experience a fresh take on the familiar world ofPersona 3whenPersona 3 Reloadkicks off the series' 2024 plans in early February.
Atlus Could Officially Announce More Persona Spin-Off Titles
WhilePersona 3 Reloadis definitely the star of the series' 2024 line-up, there is a possibility that fans might see somePersonaspin-off gamesannounced next year as well. There are two major titles rumored to be headed for a 2024 reveal that fans may want to keep an eye out for.
Rumored for global release
2024
Android, iOS
A mobile spin-off developed by Black Wings Game Studio that is currently only being beta tested in China.
Persona “ASA”
Q3 2024
Unknown
Said to be a multiplayer party game featuring characters from throughout the entire Persona franchise.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Release
Developed by Black Wings Game Studio with official authorization from Sega and Atlus,Persona 5: The Phantom Xis a mobile spin-off ofPersona 5that follows a similar gameplay loop with a new story. The game takes place in the same world asPersona 5with players able to visit familiar locations like Shibuya and Yongen-Jaya, but features a new protagonist and playable party members. So far,Persona 5: The Phantom Xhas only been available for beta test periods in China, but there is a possibility that it will see a global release announcement sometime in 2024.
The Rumored Persona “ASA” Game
Another spin-off game that is rumored to be in development is a newPersonagame code-named “ASA,” supposedly targeting a Q3 2024 release date.Persona ASAis said to be a party gamesimilar to something likeMario Partybut featuring a cast of characters from across thePersonaseries. It’s not clear what type of gameplay or mini-games this title would feature, but the inclusion of characters from the originalPersonaall the way up throughPersona 5makes it seem like a title designed to be a celebration of the franchise.
Persona 6 Might Finally Be Revealed
The question of whenPersona 6will be revealed is weighing on the minds of manyPersonafans, but the answer might be in 2024. Next year will make it eight years sincePersona 5first launched, meaning there is a better chance than ever thatPersona 6is on the horizon and an official reveal is imminent. With how popularPersona 5is, spawning multiple spin-offs and helping the series reach new audiences worldwide, there is a lot of pressure riding onPersona 6to deliver a worthy follow-up experience, so Atlus likely wants to take their time to get the game just right.
However, rumors point towardsPersona 6having an internal planned release window of 2025, so it’s likely that the game will be officially announced in 2024. The Summer Game Fest or other major presentations around that time make the most sense for a reveal of this size, andPersona 3 Reload’s announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase in Summer 2023 sets a precedent for the franchise appearing at these types of events. Atlus will have to balance itsPersonanews with its upcoming titleMetaphor: ReFantazio, which could complicate the timing ofPersona 6’s announcement.
