Opening up what has been a mostly PlayStation console exclusive franchise to other systems, Xbox gamers are due to get their first Persona release since Persona 4 Arena with a ported release of Persona 5 Royal (Review). ATLUS West has confirmed that the game will be launching on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S platforms starting 21 October 2022 – with the option to purchase a physical standard edition priced at $99.95 AUD or local equivalent. Persona 5 Royal will also be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass, for anyone who is a member to enjoy what could be considered one of the defining RPGs of last generation consoles.
Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as you break the chains of modern society, stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways. For new players, you will get the definitive Persona 5 experience, while for returning players of Persona 5 (PS3/PS4), there is a range of new content including:
- A new semester at Shujin Academy following the events of the main game
- A new area of Tokyo to explore
- New characters to form social links with
- A new story arc
- New battle system mechanics
- New personas, activities around Tokyo and more
