Persona 5: The Phantom X English Release Soon

Exciting news for fans of the Persona series: Persona 5: The Phantom X is set to expand its reach with an upcoming English version. The game's new official Twitter (X) account recently announced that the English release is on the horizon, with more details to be shared during an upcoming livestream. Let's dive into what you can expect from this highly anticipated event.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Releasing Globally

First Announcement From Western Account

In a thrilling development, Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) is gearing up to captivate a broader audience with its English version. The game's Western account, P5X Official West, announced a major livestream scheduled for May 15 at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus’ official western YouTube channel. This event promises to be the first significant announcement regarding the English release.

Here's a handy timetable to help you catch the stream in your region:

The livestream will feature an exciting lineup of guests, 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, Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, Development Producer Jun Matsunaga, and Live Ops Director Yuta Sakai from SEGA.

Persona 5: The Phantom X initially launched in selected regions in April 2024, and fans are buzzing with anticipation for the Western release. During the game’s first anniversary livestream, developers hinted at their plans for English localization. The official account has teased that while the release date for Japan will definitely be announced, the Western release date might also be revealed. Tune in to find out!

Japanese Release Coming Soon

In addition to the English version, the livestream will shed more light on the Japanese release of P5X. Atlus confirmed during the game's first anniversary celebration that it will launch in Japan in Summer 2025, with pre-registrations now open on P5X’s Japanese website.

Sega Sammy Holdings, the Japanese global holding company, included Persona 5: The Phantom X in their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12. The game is slated for release "In or after FY2026/3" (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), targeting a launch this summer.

With the Japanese release on the horizon, the global launch of P5X seems imminent. Stay tuned for more updates and check out our article below for the latest information on Persona 5: The Phantom X.