Summary
After months of consistent rumors, the highly anticipatedPersona 4remake was officially revealed during the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase. Initially released for the PS2 in 2008,Persona 4has remained one of the most popular titles in Atlus' JRPG franchise, and the title will soon be similarly adapted for modern audiences to 2024’sPersona 3 Reload.
Following themassive success ofPersona 3 Reload, many have believed thatPersona 4would be the next to get the remake treatment. In May, three separate voice actors from the original title took to social media to explain that they hadn’t been asked to return to the remake, all but confirming that the long-standing rumors were true. Additionally, Atlus registered a suspicious domain earlier this year, causing rumors to begin swirling even more fervently. As many anticipated, the game has been officially announced, with fans immediately taking to social media to celebrate the news and ponder what new gameplay mechanics and quality of life updates may be on the way.
During the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, Atlus revealedPersona 4 Revival, a remake of 2008’sPersona 4 Golden. While no release date has been confirmed, the title will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S sometime in the future. While the reveal trailer was somewhat short, it showed off some familiar locales, including the main shopping street in Inaba and the stack of TVs that features prominently in the game’s opening cinematic. Earlier this week, severalsources reported that aPersona 4remake would be announcedduring the livestream, asPersona 3 Reloadwas revealed during the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase.
Persona 4 Revival Officially Revealed
In early 2024, multiple leakers implied thatseveral otherPersonaremakeswere in the works, including reimaginings of bothInnocent SinandEternal Punishment. ThePersona 4remake was also mentioned at this time, though it was unclear whether Atlus would be releasing the title before or after the highly anticipatedPersona 6. Nothing concrete has been revealed about the latter, despitePersona 5having been released nearly a decade ago.
Persona 4 Revivalwill likely featuremany ofPersona 3 Reload’s quality of life upgrades, along with improved graphics, an updated soundtrack, and a new vocal cast. As the community waits forPersona 6,Persona 5: The Phantom Xwill be released in the West on June 26 for PC and mobile devices. The gacha title will be free-to-play and will include many familiar mechanics found in Atlus' mega-hit release.