Atlus has just revealedPersona Q2, and judging by the logo chosen to accompany the reveal, the gang fromPersona 5will be a part of the cast.
The announcement came through a new website reserved for the game. At the moment, it simply shows and animated Phantom Thieves logo, with the wordsPersona Q2underneath. There isn’t any other media available on the site, such as screenshots – or even a trailer. Clicking the logo will simply redirect to thePersonaPR Twitter.
Persona Qis a sequel toPersona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, which released back in 2014 on the Nintendo 3DS. According to the website,Persona Q2will also be available on the handheld system.
The previous game was a spin-off that takes place in a isolated dimensional pocket where the casts ofPersona 3andPersona 4are drawn together. The game plays like a first-person dungeon crawler, where players explore labyrinths and battle Shadows. It hasn’t been disclosed yet whether or notPersona Q2will follow the same formula as its predecessor, or what otherPersonacharacters will be joining the Phantom Thieves. But it’s a safe bet that the cast ofPersona 4will make an appearance.
As forPersona 5itself, the game will be getting another anime adaption in 2018. Instead of a 30-minute short like Daybreakers, it will receive a fully-realizedtelevision series. It is currently in production by Atlus and A-1 Pictures (Fairy Tail, Sword Art Online). The series will bring back the original voice cast of the Phantom Thieves and is expected to air in Japan some time next year.
It’s no surprise Atlus is keepingPersona 5going through spin-offs and other media. Like previousPersonagames, it was a smash hit in Japan, and has gained plenty of fans worldwide. Readers of the popular Japanese publication Famitsu even votedPersona 5thebest RPG of all time, knocking legends likeFinal Fantasy 7andChrono Triggerfrom the top spot.
