Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Akihiko Sanada in P3R Collaboration
The addition of Akihiko Sanada from Persona 3 Reload into Persona 5: The Phantom X marks the first major crossover between the two games, bringing a fan-favorite character with unique mechanics into the mobile title.
Reporting from 1 sources: 4Gamer.net.
Persona 5: The Phantom X has released Ver.4.3, adding Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character through a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event, titled "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," runs until June 25, 2026, and includes a pickup contract, login bonuses, and anniversary rewards.
The Ver.4.3 update for Persona 5: The Phantom X introduces Akihiko Sanada as a ★5 character via a collaboration event with Persona 3 Reload. The event story, "Moon Path・Thunder Fist," sends the Phantom Thieves into a dimensional space connected to a monorail where they face a large Shadow. Akihiko uses Assist instead of ranged attacks and Theurgy instead of Highlight, and his kit focuses on building Fighting Spirit for powerful area attacks with guaranteed critical hits. The pickup contract runs until June 25, 2026. The update also launches a 1st anniversary campaign with daily login bonuses, a selection ticket for ★5 characters up to Ayaka Sakai, and 600 free crystals distributed as a commemoration reward.
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- 4Gamer.net 「ペルソナ5: The Phantom X」，P3Rの「真田明彦」が登場