Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Release Being Considered by SEGA

Exciting news for fans of the Persona series: Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) might soon be available worldwide. According to SEGA's latest financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 2024, a global release of P5X is under consideration. The report highlights that the game is "starting off as expected" in terms of sales, and SEGA is exploring options for expanding its reach to both Japan and global markets.

Is Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to America?

The possibility of P5X reaching American shores has fans buzzing with anticipation. SEGA's mention of a potential global release has sparked hope that this gacha spinoff of the beloved Persona 5 series will soon be accessible to a wider audience.

Currently in Open Beta for Select Regions Only

Persona 5: The Phantom X first saw a soft launch on mobile and PC in China on April 12, 2024, followed by releases in Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and Taiwan on April 18. The game, currently in its open beta phase, is published by South Korea’s Perfect World Games and developed by Chinese studio Black Wings Game Studio under license.

In P5X, players assume the role of a new silent protagonist named "Wonder," who leads a double life as a high school student by day and a Persona-wielding "Phantom Thief" by night. This group is dedicated to combating the injustices caused by societal corruption and greed, a theme central to the Persona 5 series.

The protagonist of P5X starts with a new Persona named Janosik, inspired by Slovakian literature and embodying the "Robin Hood" archetype. Familiar faces like Joker from the original Persona 5 series join Wonder, alongside a new character, YUI.

P5X retains the beloved elements of the Persona series, such as turn-based combat, social simulation, and dungeon crawling, but introduces a gacha-based system for obtaining new characters, adding a fresh twist to the gameplay.

New Roguelike Gamemode - Heart Rail

SEGA Steady Sales in Full Game Category

SEGA's financial report also highlighted steady sales in their ‘Full Game’ category, driven by new titles from Japanese studios and ongoing sales of games from the previous fiscal year. Notable successes include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which sold 1 million units globally in its first week after launching on January 26, 2024, and Persona 3 Reload, which achieved the same milestone in its first week following a February release. Football Manager 2024 also saw significant engagement, reaching 9 million players since its November 2023 launch.

SEGA’s FY25 Forecast and Mid-Term Changes

Looking ahead, SEGA announced structural changes, forming a new ‘Gaming Business’ segment to further emphasize online gaming. The company plans to enter the North American online gaming market, positioning it as a key pillar of their business strategy. This segment will also encompass the development, manufacturing, and sale of slot machines by SEGA SAMMY CREATION, and the operations of integrated resort facilities by PARADISE SEGASAMMY.

For the fiscal year 2025, SEGA forecasts a 5.4% increase in sales and profits, projecting 93 billion Yen (approximately 597 million USD) for the Full Game segment, up from 88.1 billion Yen in FY2024/3. Additionally, a new title in the Sonic series is expected to be released next year, further strengthening SEGA's portfolio.