Exciting news for fans of the Persona series: Persona 5: The Phantom X is gearing up for an English release. The game's new official Twitter (X) account has confirmed that the English version will be available soon. Dive into the details of their upcoming livestream and what you can expect from this eagerly anticipated release.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Releasing Globally
First Announcement From Western Account
Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) is set to broaden its audience with the launch of a dedicated social media account for its upcoming English version. The release date might be unveiled during the livestream scheduled for May 15. In a post on May 15, P5X Official West announced their first major update, which will be streamed live at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus' official western YouTube channel.
Below is a timetable to help you catch the stream in your local time:
The livestream promises special appearances by members of the game’s cast, 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 and Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, as well as Development Producer Jun Matsunaga and Live Ops Director Yuta Sakai from SEGA.
P5X initially launched in select regions in April 2024. There's speculation that the Western release could be announced during the upcoming stream, following hints dropped during the game’s first anniversary livestream. The official account teased that while the Japanese release date is set to be revealed, fans should tune in to discover what's in store for the West.
Japanese Release Coming Soon
The livestream will also shed light on the Japanese (JP) release of P5X. Atlus has confirmed that it will hit Japan in Summer 2025, and pre-registrations are now open on the P5X JP website.
In their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12, Sega Sammy Holdings mentioned that P5X 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, a global launch of P5X appears to be imminent. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X by checking out our article below!
