Exciting news for fans of the Persona series: Persona 5: The Phantom X is gearing up for an English release, and the anticipation is palpable. The game's new official Twitter (X) account has announced that an English version will be launching soon, with more details to be unveiled in an upcoming livestream. Dive in to discover what's in store for fans during this highly anticipated event.
Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) is set to broaden its horizons with the launch of a new social media account specifically for its upcoming English version. The release date might just be revealed during the livestream scheduled for May 15 at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus' official western YouTube channel. This was announced in a Twitter (X) post on May 15 by P5X Official West.
Be sure to check the timetable below to find out when the stream starts in your region:
The livestream promises to be an exciting event, featuring special guests from the game's cast, including Kaede Hondo, the voice of Motoha Arai, and Chika Anzai, the voice of Yui. They will be joined by key figures from the development team: P5X Chief Producer Yohsuke Uda and Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, as well as Development Producer Jun Matsunaga and Live Ops Director Yuta Sakai from SEGA.
Originally launched in selected regions in April 2024, P5X is poised for a potential Western release announcement during the upcoming stream. The developers hinted at their plans for English localization during the game's first anniversary livestream. The official account teased that while the release date for Japan will be announced, "but what about the West? Be sure to tune in and find out!"
The livestream will also provide fans with more details about P5X's Japanese (JP) release. During the game's first anniversary celebration, Atlus announced that it will launch in Japan in Summer 2025, and pre-registrations are now open on P5X's JP website.
Furthermore, Sega Sammy Holdings, the Japanese global holding company and conglomerate, included P5X in their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12, indicating a release "In or after FY2026/3" (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) with a targeted launch this summer.
With the Japanese release on the horizon, a global launch of P5X seems imminent. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X by checking out our article below!