Atlus rolled out a new trailer forPersona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikersthat reveals what fans should expect from the next installment in the popular JRPG franchise.
The game, which was codenamedPersona 5 S, was originally thought to be a Nintendo Switch port forPersona 5. It was later revealed in April to be a collaboration between Atlus and Koei Tecmo studio Omega Force, the developer behind the hack-and-slashWarriorsgames.
The trailer reveals thatPersona 5 Scramblewill launch for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on August 25, 2025, and that theMusou-style game will continue thePersona 5story into the Phantom Thieves of Hearts’ summer vacation.
The story ofPersona 5 Scrambletakes placeabout half a year after the end of thePersona 5story, with the Phantom Thieves meeting up for summer vacation. Their time for relaxation, however, is apparently cut short by the return of Palaces, which are the cognitive worlds created by twisted adults. The group finds itself on a road trip across Japan to find out what it causing the mysterious cases.
The trailer did not reveal specific details about gameplay, but it certainly looks likePersona 5 Scrambleis not just a typicalWarriorsgame with the Phantom Thieves as the characters. In addition to being able to switch between the Phantom Thieves, it appears that theMusou-style game will incorporate several elements from the JRPG, including the flashy moves and the use of Personas.
Also spotted in the trailer are a few new characters, including a round-eyed girl who joins the team with yo-yos her weapons of choice, and a colorful girl who looks like one of the game’s villains.
Atlus has also revealed that the first-print purchase bonuses are battle background music from previousPersonaentries. The bonus will also be available to digital pre-orders. There will also be a limited edition version of the game namedPersona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Treasure Box, which will include a 48-page art book, a 45-song original soundtrack, and the making-of video of the game’s theme song, among other collectibles.
Atlus has not yet set a Western release date forPersona 5 Scramble, though it will likely arrive after the spring 2020 launch ofPersona 5 Royal.
