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Atlus

Atlus is promoting Persona 4 Revival, set for February 18, 2027, with a Switch 2 version following on May 20, 2027, and Persona 6 confirmed for the same platforms with no release date. The company also has the Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio launching November 12, 2026, and a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale running.

Synthesized from 22 Yomimono stories · updated 2d ago

Atlus has spent 2026 building a slate around Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 PlayStation 2 RPG. A trailer in late August outlined the story and set a February 18, 2027 launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. The remake is based on Persona 4 The Golden, adds a new English voice cast and re-recorded Japanese voice work, and uses MAPPA for animated cutscenes. At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Atlus ran a playable demo with Story Main and Dungeon Main modes, plus a stage event on September 19 where director Daisuke Yajima and ZETA DIVISION players k4sen and Clutch_Fi showed the Marie Social Link for the first time.

Nintendo hardware figures in the company's plans. Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are both coming to Switch 2, with the remake arriving on that platform on May 20, 2027, after its February release elsewhere. Persona 6 has no release date. Both are planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The Switch 2 port of Metaphor: ReFantazio launches November 12, 2026, following its 2024 debut on other platforms.

The anniversary calendar shapes the rest. A GAME Watch retrospective marked September 20, 2026 as 30 years since Megami Ibunroku Persona's Japanese release on September 20, 1996. Atlus tied a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale to the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, with Persona 3 Reload at 60 percent off on PlayStation and 40 percent off on Switch. It also streamed the Persona 4 anime's first episode on YouTube and put all episodes of both series on ABEMA.

Outside the games, Netflix is developing a live-action Persona series, with Christopher Monfette as writer, showrunner, and executive producer, produced by 21 Laps Entertainment and Story Kitchen.

Key facts

Persona 4 Revival release date
February 18, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam ↗
Switch 2 version of Persona 4 Revival
Launches May 20, 2027 ↗
Persona 6 platforms
Planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, and Steam, with no release date set ↗
Animated cutscenes
MAPPA handles all animated cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival ↗
TGS 2026 Persona 4 Revival stage
Director Daisuke Yajima and ZETA DIVISION players k4sen and Clutch_Fi headlined the September 19 stage, which showed the Marie Social Link for the first time ↗
Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 version
Launches November 12, 2026 ↗
Persona 3 20th anniversary sale
Persona 3 Reload at 60 percent off on PlayStation and 40 percent off on Switch, running on the PS Store until July 29 and the eShop to August 10 for some titles ↗
Persona 30th anniversary
GAME Watch marked September 20, 2026 as 30 years since Atlus released Megami Ibunroku Persona in Japan on September 20, 1996 ↗
Live-action Persona series
Netflix is developing a live-action series with Christopher Monfette as writer, showrunner, and executive producer, produced by 21 Laps Entertainment and Story Kitchen ↗
Franchise sales
The Persona franchise has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and includes six numbered titles and multiple spin-off games ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Announced
Persona 6 (June 2026) · 2026-10-05
Announced
sale · 2026-10-03
Announced
lineup for the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (Tokyo Game Show 2026) · 2026-09-02
Announced
playable demos of Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio at Tokyo Game Show 2026 · 2026-08-27
Noted
Atlus is running a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop · 2026-07-15
Release
game · Tuesday · 2026-07-02

Connections

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persona 3, persona 5, megami ibunroku persona, persona 4 revival, persona 6, persona 4, metaphor refantazio, persona 3 reload, persona 4 golden, persona 4 the revival tv

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Claim activity

When a claim about Atlus was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed Atlus produces Persona 6 Sep 11 · source
  • Confirmed game Tuesday Sep 11 · source
  • Confirmed Atlus produces persona 4 the revival tv Aug 31 · source
  • Confirmed Atlus produces Persona 4 Aug 30 · source
  • Confirmed Atlus produces Persona 4 Revival Jun 20 · source

All coverage

2d ago

Persona 3 Team Recalls Do-Or-Die Rebuild At The Tenth Mosaic

Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro spoke about the making of Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 at The Tenth Mosaic, a game culture festival held September 22 and 23, 2026, at the Institut francais du Japon in Tokyo. Hashino, who took over Atlus's RPG output after the Devil Summoner and Shin Megami Tensei teams, said the situation around Persona 3 was conveyed to him as the last chance for Atlus to make an RPG if the game did not produce results. Persona 3 shipped in 2006, Persona 4 followed in 2008, and Persona 5 arrived in 2016 after a direction change delayed its release. Persona 4 Revival is set for February 18, 2027, and Atlus announced Persona 6 in June 2026 with a teaser trailer.

3d ago

Atlus Ad Features Therapist Inspired By Persona 5 Royal Counselor

An Atlus commercial published on its overseas YouTube channel features Dylan Lackaye, who became a therapist after the Persona 5 Royal counselor Takuto Maruki pushed him toward the profession. He appears at roughly the 1 minute 15 second mark in the Persona 5 Royal segment with the line "your life will change." The video also covers sale information for Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

4d ago

Steam Autumn Sale Runs Through October 9 With Palworld and Pragmata Discounted

Valve started the Steam Autumn Sale at 2:00 AM Japan time on October 2, and the sale runs until 2:00 AM on October 9. Pocketpair put Palworld at 30 percent off for 2,380 yen and Craftopia at 40 percent off for 1,680 yen, with the publisher saying every eligible title sits at its lowest price yet. Capcom's BIOHAZARD requiem is 30 percent off at 6,293 yen and PRAGMATA is 20 percent off at 6,392 yen. Square Enix and Atlus opened their own sales ahead of Valve's start, listing Persona 3 Reload at 70 percent off for 2,303 yen and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH at 70 percent off for 1,973 yen. 4Gamer.net reported Pocketpair's discounts and Automaton listed titles including ARC Raiders at 50 percent off and Monster Hunter Wilds at 25 percent off.

Sep 19

GAME Watch Marks 30 Years Of Megami Ibunroku Persona

A GAME Watch retrospective marks September 20, 2026 as the 30th anniversary of Megami Ibunroku Persona, which Atlus released in Japan on September 20, 1996. The piece traces the series from that first title through Persona 2: Innocent Sin and Eternal Punishment, Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5, which the article notes now reaches its 10th anniversary.

Sep 19

Persona 4 Revival Shows Marie Social Link At TGS 2026

Atlus brought Persona 4 Revival to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a playable story-mode demo and a stage event on September 19 headlined by director Daisuke Yajima and ZETA DIVISION players k4sen and Clutch_Fi. The stage showed the Marie Social Link for the first time, in an event absent from the demo: a blue door in the Inaba Central Shopping District leads to the Velvet Room, where Margaret, Marie, and Igor appear, and eating at shops or viewing scenery with Marie raises her Social Link rank. Hands-on impressions describe a full remake of the 2008 game with redrawn character proportions and backgrounds matching Persona 5 and Persona 3 Reload, a new battle UI, newly recreated BGM including a new arrangement of "Reach Out To The Truth," and fully re-recorded voice work. The demo covered an early episode in which the protagonist confronts Yosuke Hanamura's Shadow.

Sep 18

Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back Debuts First Footage at TGS 2026

Dragami Games, NADA HOLDINGS, and JP UNIVERSE showed the first footage of Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back during the Lollipop Chainsaw NEW PROJECT stage at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 18. The sequel brings back cheerleader zombie hunter Juliet, who returns after about 13 years in a new, more covered outfit, with her boyfriend Nick still a severed head. Development is at 99 percent, with a release planned for PS5 in 2027. The stage also confirmed a live-action film adaptation of the series, with Kirk Shaw and Robert Frank as producers. A playable demo is available at the Sega/Atlus booth during the show. The team behind the game includes Dragami Games, NADA HOLDINGS, and JP UNIVERSE, led by Hajime Tabata, with Masahiro Yuki on scenario and Nekosogi Shogun on character design and art.

Sep 17

Sega And Atlus Bring Persona 4 Revival Demos To Tokyo Game Show 2026

The Sega and Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 centers on playable demos of in-development titles, with Persona 4 Revival among them. Attendees can also try Stranger Than Heaven, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The Persona 4 Revival demo includes a photo spot built around Kuma, while Stranger Than Heaven hosts a theater where visitors can listen to the game's music. Crazy Taxi: World Tour staff are guiding commemorative photo sessions. The show runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. A separate demo of Persona 4 Revival is playable at the Nextorage booth, where a PC version of the game is available to try. Persona 4 Revival has not been released.

Sep 12

Persona 4 Revival Switch 2 Version Set for May 2027, Persona 6 Also Confirmed

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 4 Revival launches May 20, 2027, with physical pre-orders opening in sequence. Persona 6 will also appear on the system, with no release date set. Both are planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, and Steam. A Switch 2 announcement trailer and a September 20 special program are also planned.

Sep 9

Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 Are Coming to Switch 2

Atlus announced during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct that Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are both coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Persona 4 Revival launches on Switch 2 on May 20, following its February 18 release on other platforms. MAPPA is handling the game's animated cutscenes.

Sep 7

Shin Megami Tensei V / V Vengeance Art Book Gets ebtenDX Pack with Acrylic Panel

The Shin Megami Tensei V / V Vengeance official art book is up for pre-order at ebten. The volume collects art from both games, centered on Masayuki Doi's illustrations of characters and demons, with a cover drawn new for the book and setting materials and early sketches shown for the first time. The ebtenDX pack adds an A4 acrylic panel of the cover art with Doi's digital signature and an A6 illustration card as an Atlas D Shop bonus. Release is November 11, 2026.

Sep 2

Atlus Reveals TGS2026 Booth Plans for Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor

Atlus announced on September 2 the lineup for the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. Persona 4 Revival gets a playable demo with two selectable modes: Story Main, which covers the early story and exploration of the strange shopping district, and Dungeon Main, which sends players through Yukiko's Castle against shadows and a boss. A new photo experience, the Persona Summon Experience Photo, lets attendees summon a Persona and take a commemorative photo with a special frame, delivered by QR code, alongside a Kuma cosplay spot. Booth novelties include paper glasses that let visitors become the Persona 4 Revival protagonist and a large shopper bag printed with both Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor: ReFantazio artwork. Stage events include DJ RAM RIDER's Persona series 30th anniversary music live, a dancing stage, an Enako talk show with general producer Wada Kazuhisa, a ZETA DIVISION stage with k4sen and Clutch_Fi, and a live by singer Shiori Sasaki. All stages stream on the Sega official YouTube channel. Metaphor: ReFantazio's Nintendo Switch 2 version gets a hands-on Sword Trial based on its Fast & Squad battle system, plus a September 20 talk stage on villain Louis.

Aug 28

Persona 4 Revival Trailer Previews Story, Sets February 2027 Launch

Atlus revealed a new trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its 2008 RPG, outlining the game's story. The game launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Pre-orders are open. MAPPA handles all animated cutscenes, and the remake features a new English voice cast.

Aug 28

Persona 4 Revival Preview: More of What You Love

Anime News Network previewed Persona 4 Revival, Atlus's remake of Persona 4 Golden. The demo showed the Shadow Yosuke fight, new English dub voices for Yosuke and Teddie, and battle additions like Baton Pass, Prime Time, and a parry mechanic. The core combat remains unchanged, with elemental weaknesses and All Out Attacks intact.

Aug 27

Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor Switch 2 Version Playable at TGS 2026

Atlus announced on August 24 that it will bring playable demos of Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio to Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. At the Sega/Atlus booth, visitors can spend 15 minutes with Persona 4 Revival, choosing between Story Focus, which covers the early narrative and the Strange Shopping District, and Dungeon Focus, which features Yukiko's Castle and a boss battle. The remake is based on Persona 4 The Golden and is set in the rural town of Inaba. Those who try the demo receive a special design Atlus water, a plastic bottle holder, and an original sticker set for Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor. The Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 version offers hands-on content called Trial of the Sword, based on the battle system, though with a TGS-specific build that does not support Joy-Con motion controls. Persona 4 Revival releases on February 18, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The Metaphor Switch 2 version releases on November 12, 2026.

Aug 21

Stranger Than Heaven TGS 2026 Stage Guests Announced

Sega announced the guest lineup for the Stranger Than Heaven stage at its Sega/Atlus booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The event spans five days, with both special stages and gameplay stages scheduled. Actor Tsuyoshi Ukaji is set to appear on the September 18 special stage, while professional wrestler Kenny Omega joins the gameplay stage on September 19. Voice actor Akio Otsuka takes the special stage on the same day. The September 20 lineup includes streamer kson on the gameplay stage, with the special stage guest still listed as coming soon. The final day, September 21, features Ushizawa on the gameplay stage and a special last stage with actors Yu Shirota and Dean Fujioka. Sega plans to stream each stage program on the RGG Studio official YouTube channel.

Jul 15

Atlus Marks Persona 3 20th Anniversary with Deepest Discounts Yet

Atlus is running a Persona 3 20th anniversary sale on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 3 Reload at its highest discount ever: 60% off on PlayStation and 40% off on Switch. The sale also includes deep cuts on Persona 5 Royal, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and other Atlus titles. The PS Store sale runs until July 29, while the eShop sale extends to August 10 for some titles.

Jul 2

Persona 4 Revival Trailer Introduces Characters, New Voice Cast

Atlus released a trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the 2008 RPG, on Tuesday. The trailer introduces the game's characters and confirms a new English voice cast. The remake launches February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC via Game Pass, and Steam.

Jun 30

Netflix Developing Live-Action Persona Series

Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on Atlus and Sega's Persona video game franchise, according to a report from Variety. The project has Christopher Monfette attached as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Monfette's credits include the final two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys, and 9-1-1. The series will be produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, the company behind Stranger Things, and Story Kitchen, the production outfit founded by Sonic the Hedgehog film producer Dmitri M. Johnson. Sega's Toru Nakahara, who produced the Sonic movie series, will also serve as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Shawn Levy, Robert Atwood, Dan Levine, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson. Variety's report did not specify whether the adaptation will follow the story of a specific Persona game. The Persona franchise, which launched in 1996 as a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei series, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The franchise includes six numbered titles and multiple spin-off games. Netflix declined to comment on the report. The series would join Netflix's growing catalog of video game adaptations, which includes The Witcher, Arcane, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Jun 27

Persona 3 Reload Hits Lowest Price Ever on Steam at 65% Off

Atlus's 'Persona 3 Reload' is available on Steam at its lowest price ever: 65% off the standard edition, bringing it to 2,687 yen. The sale runs until July 10 and also applies to the Digital Deluxe and Digital Premium editions. The remake has an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from over 39,000 reviews.

Jun 19

Persona 4 Revival Sets February 2027 Release Date

Atlus announced a February 18, 2027 release date for Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 PS2 RPG. The remake features a new visual style, all-new voice recordings, full voice acting for event scenes, and battle additions including knockback and baton pass mechanics.

Jun 16

Atlus to Stream Persona 4 Revival TV on June 19

Atlus will stream a program titled "Persona 4 Revival TV" on June 19 at 8:00 AM JST on its official YouTube channel. The broadcast, narrated by protagonist voice actor Daisuke Namikawa, will introduce the full remake of Persona 4 The Golden, including its evolved graphics and battle system. The game is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Game Pass, PS5, and Steam.

Jun 10

Atlus to Stream Persona 4 Revival TV on June 19

Atlus announced a June 19 livestream called "Persona 4 Revival TV" to showcase the full remake of Persona 4 The Golden. The stream will cover evolved graphics, a modernized battle system, and other updates. The game is set for release on February 18, 2027.

Jun 9

Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 Version Launches November 12

Atlus announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct livestream that the Switch 2 version of its fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will release on November 12, 2026. The game originally launched in 2024 on other platforms. Set in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, the story follows a protagonist and the fairy Gallica as they try to lift a death curse from the prince, becoming entangled in a magical election for the throne. The battle system combines real-time field attacks against weaker enemies with turn-based Squad command battles against stronger foes. Players can switch between Archetype classes-warrior, mage, and others-to customize party composition and character growth. The announcement was part of a broader Nintendo Direct broadcast that included other titles.

Jun 7

Persona 4 Revival Launches February 18, 2027

Atlus announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 livestream on June 7 that Persona 4 Revival, a full remake of the 2008 role-playing game Persona 4, will launch on February 18, 2027. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open. The remake modernizes visuals, battles, and events, according to 4Gamer.net. The original Persona 4 followed a student who moves to a rural town, investigates the urban legend of the Midnight Channel, and solves a series of murders. The game later received a Vita port titled Persona 4 Golden and inspired spin-offs including Persona 4 Arena and Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Atlus previously released a remake of Persona 3, titled Persona 3 Reload, in February 2024. The announcement was part of a broader showcase that also revealed a release date for the Fable reboot, set for February 23, 2027.