Exciting news for fans of the Persona series! Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) is set to expand its reach with an English version on the horizon. The official Twitter (X) account for P5X has announced that the English release is coming soon, sparking anticipation among fans worldwide. This announcement comes ahead of a highly anticipated livestream where more details will be shared.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Releasing Globally
First Announcement From Western Account
Persona 5: The Phantom X aims to broaden its audience with the launch of a dedicated social media account for its upcoming English version. In a post dated May 15, P5X Official West announced their first significant reveal during a livestream scheduled for the same day at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus' official western YouTube channel. Fans eager to catch the live event can refer to the timetable below to find out when it starts in their region:
The livestream promises an exciting lineup of guests, including Kaede Hondo, the voice of Motoha Arai, and Chika Anzai, who voices Yui. They will be joined by P5X Chief Producer Yohsuke Uda and Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, along with Development Producer Jun Matsunaga and Live Ops Director Yuta Sakai from SEGA.
Originally launched in selected regions in April 2024, P5X has already captured the attention of fans globally. There's speculation that the upcoming stream might reveal the game's Western release date, following hints dropped during the game’s first anniversary livestream. The official account has teased that while the release date for Japan is on the agenda, the possibility of a Western announcement remains a thrilling mystery. "Be sure to tune in and find out!" they encouraged.
Japanese Release Coming Soon
The livestream will also shed light on P5X's Japanese release, which was announced during the game's first anniversary celebration. Atlus has confirmed a launch in Japan during Summer 2025, and pre-registrations are now open on P5X’s Japanese website. Adding to the excitement, Sega Sammy Holdings, in their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12, included P5X in their rollout schedule, targeting a launch "In or after FY2026/3" (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), with a specific aim for this summer.
With the Japanese release imminent, the global launch of P5X appears to be just around the corner. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X by checking out our comprehensive article below!
