Lots of Persona 5 News

[Vermachtnis]

I want the Catherine costumes.

[Wolf Kanno]

The director of Persona 4 Arena and P4 Arena Ultimax recently said he would love to make a Persona 5 Arena game and wishes for fans to request it.

[Wolf Kanno]

First English trailer for the game has been released.

[Fynn]

It's weird that they changed Igor's voice. I mean, I get that they changed the Japanese VA because the old one died, but I expected the English Igor to stay the same.

[Wolf Kanno]

It's weird that they changed Igor's voice. I mean, I get that they changed the Japanese VA because the old one died, but I expected the English Igor to stay the same.

There is apparently a story reason for the VA change within the game.

[Fynn]

He does say "my Velvet Room", so maybe you're on to something

[Fynn]

Hey look! This game ALSO got delayed!

Also, I am hearing rumors that two male co-ops may actually be romanceable - or at least have strong romantic undertones. So brace yourselves, we may actually finally get a gay option or two in a Persona game.

[Wolf Kanno]

Atlus also announced that with the delay, they are offering some free stuff as an apology for the delay.

There is an Avatar/Theme set of the blond kid available until November 17th (today) for the PS4. Also, Atlus has announced that when the game releases, they will also release a special patch for the game that allows for the original Japanese audio for the game, this too will also be free.

[Slothy]

He does say "my Velvet Room", so maybe you're on to something

That was menacing as smurf and if there's a reason he's sounding menacing as smurf and the new VA is part of it I think I'll be okay with it.

[Vermachtnis]

Speaking of VAs. The protagonist is the Smash Announcer. That's awesome.

[Mr. Carnelian]

Also, I am hearing rumors that two male co-ops may actually be romanceable - or at least have strong romantic undertones. So brace yourselves, we may actually finally get a gay option or two in a Persona game.

'Bout damn time! So looking forward to this game, more than FFXV, truth be told. Not sure how I feel about the new Igor voice actor, but I'll reserve judgement until I hear some more substantial dialogue in the game itself.

[Fynn]

Also, I am hearing rumors that two male co-ops may actually be romanceable - or at least have strong romantic undertones. So brace yourselves, we may actually finally get a gay option or two in a Persona game.

'Bout damn time! So looking forward to this game, more than FFXV, truth be told. Not sure how I feel about the new Igor voice actor, but I'll reserve judgement until I hear some more substantial dialogue in the game itself.

I spoiler myself, sadly, but yes, there is very much a plot reason for the voice.

Also, turns out that no, no gay option. Just some weird hints and a couple of stereotypes in the city.

Here's hoping for Persona 6

[Mirage]

Don't hold your breath. It's a japanese game about high-schoolers. The developers seem to be stuck in a rut when it comes to social progress.

[Fynn]

Well, FE: Fates actually added gay options, and the demographic is similar. I think it's just a matter of time.


ESPECIALLY SINCE WE ALREADY HAD JUN Not to mention the Yosuke romance route was so developed before being cut that there's even leftover English dub data. So it's not like they haven't considered the option,

[Vincent, Thunder God]

I'm a bit disappointed that it's been delayed again (it was coming out just a few days after my birthday)! But I'm still really looking forward to it. Dual audio should be interesting (though I generally prefer English voices, as I don't understand Japanese).

EDIT: I can't believe there was a Yosuke romance route that was scrapped! I just looked it up. Was this planned for Golden only, or planned for the original too? It would have been interesting, though I think a Kanji route would have been cooler. I also got some possible vibes from the Naoki Konisihi social link (Saki's brother) at the beginning - that could have been interesting too.