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It’s been almost nine years since then Atlus issued Role 5 In Japan, the game has received good reviews and has been a huge success since then. As of March 2025, the original and royal versions were 93 and 95 respectively, with a total of more than 10.45 million copies sold. Human 5 tactics and action RPG Role 5 forward.
up to date Role 5 spin off, Character 5: Phantom xis a mobile and PC game that expands new characters and mechanics in the series’ legend, suitable for the platform. period Animation Expo In 2025, Animation News Network has the opportunity to sit down Atlus and Sega Producer Yousuke Uda and Jun Matsunaga discuss Character 5: Phantom xtheir impression of fan reception so far and their plans to get players involved in the future.
Character 5: Phantom x Even after about two weeks since its launch, it was released globally on June 26, although it has been around for about two weeks, the UDA said. Atlus So far I’m satisfied with the reception. “It’s good. People are playing a lot and it’s going very well,” he explained. “We see people’s thinking[…]Posted on social media, we are very grateful for the comments. ”
The developers are satisfied with the active acceptance of the game mechanics, including combat systems. Although Atlus put up Phantom x To become a mobile game, fans say that the original game has equality of games Role 5.
“[…] We’re really happy […] People say they got the Role 5 On the console, [Persona 5] On the console. ”
although Role 5The explosive popularity makes it an obvious choice for derivatives, Role 3 and Role 4 There is also a strong fan base. The former was remake last year People 3 reloadthe latter recently announced People 4 Revival. But there are other reasons Role 5 Selected as his own mobile game.
“Everyone’s perspective is almost unified around one fact because we have our Role 5 “Asset, we have all the expertise. It will be the easiest to make, and since this is our first mobile game, everyone agrees that we’re going to get along with it,” the UDA said.
He also added: “The team engaged in People 3 reload and People 4 Revival In progress Character 5: Phantom x at the same time. So it’s impossible to do it Role 3 Or 4 mobile games. ”
There is a report Phantom x There will be a console port, but Atlus These rumors have been closed. The developer of the Chinese version of Perfect World, the game, has previously said it is studying the possibility, which is the origin of some reports. However, the UDA clarified that not all hope is lost. “We’ve been doing some research on the possibilities in the future. However, there are no official announcements in terms of console versions.”
As a mobile game, Phantom x Many cooperation is expected in the future. However, cooperation is currently limited to a wider range of Role series. They include original characters Role 5also Role 4 and Role 3. The Chinese version already exists People 3 reload Crossover, it seems that the global version will receive its expiration soon.
When asked about his dream crossover, UDA offered nothing, but simply explained its recent crossover plan, saying: “The first is to work with other character numbering entries. We should focus on something from China. I think it might be possible Role 3 It was the first one we started. ”
Another aspect Atlus Need to consider how to keep players from Phantom x. A common strategy is to deploy seasonal events, Atlus The future has been confirmed. But making the event fascinating is the difficult part. “There are seasonal events, specific to summer and Christmas seasons,” Uda said. “These events also have to be fun, so it’s kind of like keeping balance and making sure we keep adding stupid scenes, but also keeping the striking and serious side.”
Despite these obstacles, it seems Character 5: Phantom x Prepare successful. The game is currently steamindicating that the player is enjoying it.
Character 5: Phantom x Now available on PC and mobile devices.
