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Persona5: The Phantom X
Adventure
RPG
Free To Play
Single-player
Multi-player
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support

“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!

Developers: ATLUS SEGA Perfect World
Publishers: SEGA
Release Date: Jun 25, 2025
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 1.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(44%)
Persona feel
art style
music
gameplay mechanics
new characters
combat system
free content
gacha mechanics
monetization
technical issues
global treatment
The general sentiment among players is a blend of disappointment and frustration with the game's management and monetization strategies. While fans appreciate the familiar themes and motifs of Persona, the aggressive monetization tactics, technical issues, and perceived unfair treatment of global players overshadow its potential. Responses to updates suggest a cautious optimism, but many remain disappointed at how the current experience compares unfavorably to the original releases, suggesting players tread carefully before investing time and money.

Positive Points

  • The game captures the Persona feel with familiar themes, art style, and music, appealing to fans of the series.
  • Some players appreciate the game for scratching the itch of having more Persona content.
  • The game offers smooth gameplay mechanics and is seen as a faithful Persona experience by some fans.
  • Several characters are well-received, with unique designs and personalities that some players enjoy.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is heavily criticized for its predatory gacha mechanics and aggressive monetization, treating players as cash cows.
  • Global players receive worse treatment with fewer rewards, harder content, and accelerated schedules without adequate compensation compared to the Chinese version.
  • There are numerous reports of technical issues such as bugs, crashing, and clunky UI design, especially on PC.
  • The story is considered lackluster and uninspired, with poorly written characters and plots that don't live up to the series' reputation.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players find the new characters appealing and engaging, others feel they are uninteresting and lack depth.
  • The combat system has mixed reviews; some find it a refreshing take on the usual mechanics, whereas others see it as overly simplified compared to previous games.
  • The game is noted for being both free and having premium mechanics; some appreciate the free content, while others lament the necessity of paid aspects for full enjoyment.

    • Common Themes

  • Many reviews mention a strong sense of disappointment due to the difference in treatment between global and other servers.
  • There is a recurring theme of hope for future updates to resolve current issues, but skepticism remains high among the player base.
  • Gacha system and monetization practices are a central focus in many reviews, often overshadowing other aspects of the game.
    • Updated 9/23/2025, 12:01:48 AM UTC
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