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Persona 5

by P Studio · published by Atlus USA

Released September 15, 2016 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

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About Persona 5

Persona 5, a turn-based JRPG with visual novel elements, follows a high school student with a criminal record for a crime he didn't commit. Soon he meets several characters who share similar fates to him, and discovers a metaphysical realm which allows him and his friends to channel their pent-up frustrations into becoming a group of vigilantes reveling in aesthetics and rebellion while fighting corruption.

The story focuses on the 16-year-old protagonist after he is transferred to Syujin High School in Tokyo, Japan. Staying with friends of his parents, he meets up with problem child Ryuji Sakamoto, the withdrawn Ann Takamaki, art student Yusuke Kitagawa, and a talking, shape-shifting cat-like creature known as Morgana. During the protagonist's time there, feeling suppressed by their environment, the five form a group known as the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts", working together to explore the "Palace", a castle created by the hearts of people, and steal ill intent from others' hearts to help them: during this quest, they confront adult authority figures opposing them, along with a greater enemy revealed by their activities.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 3April 4, 2017 · Out now
PlayStation 4April 4, 2017 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score9421 reviews
Player score921115 ratings on IGDB

Persona 5 FAQ

When did Persona 5 come out?

Persona 5 was released on September 15, 2016 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Persona 5 on PlayStation 5?

No. Persona 5 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Persona 5 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Persona 5 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Persona 5 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Persona 5 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Is Persona 5 on PC?

No. Persona 5 has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Who is making Persona 5?

Persona 5 is developed by P Studio and published by Atlus USA, Deep Silver, and Atlus.

Is Persona 5 multiplayer?

No. Persona 5 is single player only.

Is Persona 5 good?

Critics give Persona 5 an average score of 94/100 across 21 reviews.

Persona series

40 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Megami Ibunroku Persona1996
  2. Persona 2: Innocent Sin1999
  3. Persona 2: Eternal Punishment2000
  4. Persona 3: The Night Before2006
  5. Persona 32006
  6. Megami Ibunroku Persona: Iku no Tou-hen2006
  7. Megami Tensei QIX: Persona 32007
  8. Persona 2 Tsumi: Lost Memories2007
  9. Aegis: The First Mission2007
  10. Persona 3 Em2007
  11. Persona Ain Soph2008
  12. Persona 3 Illust Puzzle2008
  13. Persona 3 Broken Shadow2008
  14. Persona 42008
  15. Persona 2 Batsu: Infinity Mask2008
  16. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona2009
  17. Persona 3 Social2010
  18. Persona 3 Escape2011
  19. Persona 4 Colors2011
  20. Persona 4 Arena2012
  21. Persona 2: Eternal Punishment2012
  22. Persona 4 Golden2012
  23. Persona 4: Golden - Solid Gold Premium Edition2012
  24. Persona 4: The Card Battle2012
  25. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax2013
  26. Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth2014
  27. Persona 4: Dancing All Night2015
  28. CR Persona 4 the Pachinko2016
  29. Persona 52016
  30. Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight2018
  31. Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight2018
  32. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth2018
  33. Persona 5 Royal2019
  34. Persona 5 Strikers2020
  35. Persona 4: Golden Midnight Channel Edition2023
  36. Persona 5 Tactica2023
  37. Persona 3 Reload2024
  38. Persona5: The Phantom X2024
  39. Persona 4 Revival2027
  40. Persona 6TBA

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