Exciting news for fans of the *Persona* series—*Persona 5: The Phantom X* is officially making its way to a global audience, and pre-registration on Android is now live. While it was previously announced for a June 26th, 2025 release in Japan, that same date has now been confirmed for the global launch, giving players worldwide something to look forward to.
The game originally launched in China back in 2024 and later expanded to Taiwan, South Korea, Macau, and Hong Kong, where it became available across Android, iOS, and PC platforms. Now, SEGA and Atlus are gearing up for a full international rollout, ensuring players everywhere can experience the latest entry in the beloved *Persona* universe.
Developed by Black Wing Game Studio with creative guidance from former *Persona 5* developers, *Phantom X* follows a free-to-play model supported by a gacha system. This allows players to summon various characters to join their team, enhancing both gameplay variety and strategic depth.
Global Pre-Registration Details
For the global version, players can expect Japanese voice acting paired with the choice of either English or Japanese text, preserving the authentic atmosphere of the series while making it accessible to a wider audience. If you're excited about the release, you can already pre-register on the Google Play Store. Plus, here’s your first official look at the game:
Gameplay & Story Overview
In *Persona 5: The Phantom X*, you’ll step into the shoes of an entirely new protagonist leading a fresh crew of Phantom Thieves. Explore a stylized rendition of modern-day Tokyo filled with unique palaces, mysterious mementos, and plenty of opportunities to reshape hearts—and destinies.
The game blends familiar elements from the series, including turn-based combat and dual-life rhythm mechanics, with new features like light social simulation, dungeon exploration, a guild system, and a PvE mode called Velvet Trials. Some iconic faces from *Persona 5* also make appearances, offering a nostalgic touch for longtime fans.
The story begins when the protagonist awakens from a nightmare only to find themselves trapped in a distorted version of reality. As they navigate this surreal world, they encounter Lefaye—a talking owl—and reconnect with the enigmatic Velvet Room crew, including the long-nosed man and his assistants.
That’s all the latest news on *Persona 5: The Phantom X* global pre-registration. Stay tuned for more updates as the June 26th release date approaches. And don’t miss our next feature on Crunchyroll’s upcoming roguelike combat deckbuilder, *Shogun Showdown*.
