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First-Ever Persona Live 2026: Awakenings Concert to Debut in Los Angeles

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Attention Persona and ATLUS fans! For the first time ever, SEGA is thrilled to share new details about the highly anticipated musical event that will unite fans of the acclaimed Persona series: Persona Live 2026: Awakenings.

Persona Live 2026: Awakenings is the first U.S. show of the Persona Music Experience series, which includes the full cast from Japan, set to debut at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The day will include two shows, and the performance will feature live performances by fan-favorite artists including:

  • Lyn Inaizumi: Singer of Persona 5 series
  • Azumi Takahashi: Singer of Persona 3 Reload
  • Lotus Juice: Rapper and vocalist of Persona 3 & Persona 3 Reload
  • Toshiki Konishi: Composer and guitarist from the Atlus Sound Team

Following the success of the Persona Live Tour across Asia, which excited audiences with its high-energy performances and talent, the 2026 Los Angeles shows are eagerly awaited by U.S. fans excited to experience the magic firsthand. These shows give fans the chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with the music and talent that defined the Persona game franchise.

Key Information:

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Where: Dolby Theater, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Ticket Sales:

Pre-Sale: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10 AM PT

Public On-Sale: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10 AM PT

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Persona5: The Phantom X Now Available on PC and Mobile!

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Calling All Phantom Thieves! Today, SEGA and ATLUS launched Persona5: The Phantom X on PC and mobile, inviting players into an all-new adventure set in the colorful and engrossing world of the legendary Persona series. In Persona5: The Phantom X, players will journey as a brand-new protagonist with the unique turn-based RPG gameplay and setting of Persona 5.

An original event based on Persona 5 is also now live, with Joker from Persona 5 available from a limited contract. To celebrate the launch, check out the latest Student Life trailer here, and the Phantom Thieves Life trailer here. You can also watch the Release Countdown livestream VOD here.

Full announcement details are in the press release below!

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Persona 4 Revival Announced at Xbox Games Showcase

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At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, ATLUS announced Persona 4 Revival, an upcoming reimagining of the classic RPG Persona 4™ that was first released in 2008. Persona 4 Revival is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, is part of Xbox Play Anywhere, and will be available to wishlist later today. The game is also coming to PlayStation 5 and Steam, and wishlisting on these platforms will be available at a later time.

For more information on Persona 4 Revival, read the full press release and check out screenshots of the game in the next section.

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Dive Deeper into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army with The Principles of Raidou Video Series

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Today, ATLUS released a new video for their upcoming supernatural action RPG RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army™, showcasing the historical Taisho Era Capital setting and the allied demons players will meet on their journey. 

In the new video, Devil Summoner Rasputin introduces players to detective Raidou Kuzunoha and shines a light on the mysteries he will encounter during his investigation, the function of demons like Jack Frost and Muu Shuwuu and key gameplay functions like demon fusion and devil charts. 

Fans looking to learn more about the upcoming game can keep an eye out for a second Principles of Raidou video about the battle system on May 27, 2025 and a third episode highlighting the story and characters on June 3, 2025 on our ATLUS West YouTube channel.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Xbox Series X|S on June 19, 2025, and is available to pre-order now.

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ATLUS Announces Persona5: The Phantom X, Launching June 26, 2025

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Today, SEGA and ATLUS announced that Persona5: The Phantom X will be launching on PC and mobile on June 26, 2025. In this unique turn-based RPG set in the world of Persona 5, players will lead a double life as a student and a Phantom Thief with a brand-new protagonist and band of Phantom Thieves.

Check out more information and screenshots of the game in the next section of the article.

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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Reveals New Details on Key Characters, Locations, and Features

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Atlus has unveiled new information and screenshots for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the enhanced version of the cult classic Devil Summoner entry, highlighting fully-voiced characters, detailed environments, and gameplay additions that expands the experience.

The Demonic Designations: Summoner Titles will also be released post-launch on July 3 for free. It will include 10 total fan-voted titles for Raidou (7 from North America and 3 from Southeast Asia) and are handpicked from submissions in a special social media promotion that took place earlier. Winning titles will be announced in the near future.

ATLUS also launched the “Mysterious Cases” sweepstakes for Summoners Guild members in the U.S. and Canada, running from May 9 to June 20. Fans can solve three Raidou-themed puzzles for a chance to win a retro Raiho plushie, perfect for collectors. Details can be found here!

Hit the next section of the article to check out further new details and screenshots on RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Pre-order RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army today!

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Metaphor: ReFantazio and Like a Dragon GDC Lectures Free to View on GDC Vault

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SEGA and ATLUS have made their latest Game Developers Conference (GDC) lectures available to watch for free on the GDC Vault! No account is needed, and fans of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Like a Dragon can now dive into rare behind-the-scenes insights on how SEGA / ATLUS craft their visual styling, gameplay and game worlds in their acclaimed titles.

These talks cover everything from evolving the genre of RPG command battle systems and crafting a unique visual identity for ATLUS’ new fantasy IP, to how RGG Studio consistently delivers story-driven games on a tight production schedule. Click the provided links to watch and learn more behind the scenes!

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ATLUS Reveals More Details on Characters and Features for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army™

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Atlus has shared new details about RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army‘s cast of characters, demons and progression systems. ATLUS’ upcoming supernatural RPG features over 120 demons, with several of the new demons recognizable from Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon™ and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance™. Learn more about Kenzo Satake, Sadakichi, Kiyoshi Daidouji, Hell’s Pawns and Red Cape and their roles in the game by reading the next section of the article!

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S on June 19, 2025, and is available to pre-order now (pre-order date for Nintendo Switch 2 version to be announced).

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Enter the Dark Hour by trying out a Free Demo for Persona 3 Reload™ Available Today!

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Today, ATLUS announced that a free demo for the smash-hit RPG remake Persona 3 Reload is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Since its release, Persona 3 Reload has delighted countless fans and surpassed more than one million units sold worldwide.

In the demo, players can experience the opening months of Persona 3 Reload and step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.

Save data from the demo* carries over to the full game, so players who purchase the full game can continue their journey right from where they left off.

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ATLUS’ RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launches June 19 on All Platforms

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During today’s Nintendo Direct, ATLUS announced that their supernatural action RPG RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will launch June 19, 2025. The remaster of the fan-favorite Shin Megami Tensei spin-off will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, and is available to pre-order now on all platforms. RAIDOU Remastered is a faithful remaster of the PlayStation 2 action RPG Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army.

It features an overhauled battle system, enhanced graphics, full voiceover added to the main story, and quality-of-life enhancements to improve the gameplay experience. ATLUS also hosted a livestream showing a first look at RAIDOU Remastered and an interview with the Game Director, Kazuyuki Yamai.

The livestream (both dubbed and subbed) featured further details about the game’s narrative, updates, and enhancements. Watch the livestream VOD on the ATLUS YouTube channel here. Check out the press release and screenshots for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army in the next section of the article!

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Manga Adaptation To Be Simultaneously Released In English & Japanese on January 21, 2025

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Manga Plus has made an announced that ATLUS’s acclaimed RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, will be receiving a manga adaptation set to be simultaneously released in English and Japanese.

The manga will be available for viewing on the Manga Plus platform alongside the manga’s publication in V-Jump magazine in Japan on January 21, 2025 with the first part featuring 58 color pages.

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G FUEL x Metaphor: ReFantazio “Awakening Collector’s Box” collaboration announced

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Energy drink maker G FUEL and SEGA owned game studio Atlus have announced a collaboration which will see the game Metaphor: ReFantazio reimagined as a peach raspberry energy drink flavor. The flavor will be released as a powder tub in the Awakening Collector’s Box which also comes with a Metaphor: ReFantazio branded shaker featuring the game’s logo and character art.

Fans can join a waitlist to order the collector’s box, and if you use the promo code “SEGABITS” at checkout you can knock 20% off your order!

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Demo Available Today on Steam and PlayStation

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Today ATLUS announced that a free demo for the demon-collecting RPG Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now available on Steam, and will also be available for PlayStation today at 9pm PT.

In the demo, players can choose between two story paths, the brand-new story “Canon of Vengeance” or the original story from SMTV “Canon of Creation”. Explore a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, now reduced to an expansive wasteland called Da’at that is torn apart by a conflict between angels and demons. Progression from the demo will carry over to the full game, so players can continue their journey right from where they left off. Both story paths can be experienced for those interested in exploring each.

The free demo release follows the patch released earlier this month on all available platforms that includes the following.

  • New Demon Kishin Marici

  • Addition of Fan-selected Demon Navigators (Hell Biker, Idun, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Mothman, Mara, and Cleopatra)

  • The New Elite Difficulty for the Virtual Trainer

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed RPG, which introduces a new storyline, brand-new characters, a new area to explore, a new dungeon, more accessible gameplay, an improved battle system, new demon experiences and currently has a metascore of 90 (PC) and 87 (PS5) on Metacritic as of today.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Trailer feat. Cover of Radiohead’s “Burn the Witch”

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Today, ATLUS released the launch trailer for their highly anticipated fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring a cover of Radiohead’s “Burn the Witch” by Mark Evans and Mel Guerison.

From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical “Archetype” powers that lie dormant in your heart. 

 

A free Prologue Demo is now available on all platforms for those eager to get a head start on their adventures in the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Progression from the demo carries over to the full version of the game.

 

Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available October 11, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 with pre-orders available now on the official website.

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