Exciting news for fans of the Persona series: Persona 5: The Phantom X is gearing up for its English release! The game's new official Twitter (X) account has confirmed that an English version is on the horizon. Get ready to dive into more details with their upcoming livestream.
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 English version. The release date might just be unveiled during the livestream scheduled for May 15. On May 15, the P5X Official West account announced a major reveal set to happen at 7:00 AM PT on Atlus’ official western YouTube channel.
Check the timetable below to see when the stream starts in your time zone:
The livestream promises special appearances from the game's voice cast, including Kaede Hondo, who voices Motoha Arai, and Chika Anzai, the voice of Yui. They'll be joined by key figures from the development team: 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 select regions in April 2024, P5X has sparked speculation about its Western release, especially after the developers hinted at English localization plans during the game's first anniversary livestream. The official account teased that while the release date for Japan will definitely be announced, fans should tune in to discover what's in store for the West.
Japanese Release Coming Soon
The upcoming livestream will also shed more light on Persona 5: The Phantom X's Japanese release. Atlus has slated the game for a Summer 2025 launch in Japan, and pre-registrations are now open on P5X’s Japanese website.
Sega Sammy Holdings, a major player in the gaming industry, included Persona 5: The Phantom X in their Fiscal Year 2025 Results Presentation on May 12, confirming its inclusion in their upcoming release schedule, set for "In or after FY2026/3" (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), with a targeted summer launch.
With the Japanese release just around the corner, a global launch of P5X seems imminent. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X by checking out our article below!
