Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Release Being Considered by SEGA

Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Launch on the Horizon?

SEGA's recent financial report hints at a potential global release for Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X). The report indicates that the game's performance is meeting expectations and that international expansion, including a global launch, is under consideration.

Currently in Open Beta (Select Regions)

Licensed by Atlus, P5X initially launched in a soft-launch open beta phase in China (April 12, 2024), followed by Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and Taiwan (April 18, 2024). Perfect World Games (South Korea) publishes the title, with development handled by Black Wings Game Studio (China).

Players control a new silent protagonist, "Wonder," a high school student by day and Persona-wielding Phantom Thief by night. The game retains the series' signature turn-based combat, social simulation, and dungeon crawling elements, but incorporates a gacha system for character acquisition.

Wonder's initial Persona is Janosik, and the team includes the original Joker from Persona 5, alongside a new character, YUI.

New Roguelike Mode: Heart Rail

A recent gameplay video showcases the new "Heart Rail" roguelike game mode, reminiscent of Honkai Star Rail's Simulated Universe. This mode offers power-up choices, varied map exploration, and rewarding stage completion.

SEGA's Strong Performance and Future Plans

SEGA reported strong sales for several titles, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1 million units in its first week), Persona 3 Reload (1 million units in its first week – Atlus' fastest ever), and Football Manager 2024 (9 million players).

The company announced restructuring, creating a new "Gaming Business" segment that will focus on online gaming, aiming to establish a significant presence in the North American online gaming market. SEGA also forecasts increased sales and profits for FY2025, projecting 93 billion Yen (approximately 597 billion USD) in revenue for the Full Game segment. A new Sonic title is also anticipated for next year.