Persona 5 Strikers News
July2021
News Atlus Has Seven "Project" Reveals Planned For Persona's 25th Anniversary
The first one is scheduled for this September
Atlus has officially announced its Persona series' 25th anniversary. To kick things off, it's opened a special website. This page teases seven different projects which will be revealed between September 2021 and Autumn 2022. Below is a little a bit extra about what to expect. Keep in mind, there are no...
March2021
News Unlock Some New Smash Bros. Spirits With Persona 5 Strikers And Ghosts 'n Goblins Save Data
Will be made available to all players at a later date
Nintendo has just rolled out Version 11.0.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Apart from the new DLC characters, fighter adjustments and fixes, it seems this update also includes some extra goodies for anyone who has save data for
February2021
Nintendo Download 25th February (Europe)
Bravely Default II! Persona 5 Strikers! Taxi Chaos!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Baobabs Mausoleum...
Reminder Persona 5 Strikers Launches Today On Nintendo Switch
Here's the launch trailer
Just in case it had slipped your mind, here's a friendly reminder that Persona 5 Strikers is available starting today on Nintendo Switch. Featuring a deep story campaign and an exciting hybrid battle system, Persona 5 Strikers has been available to those who purchased the Digital Deluxe edition for several days now. Today...
Reminder Play Persona 5 Strikers Early By Picking Up The Digital Deluxe Edition
Start playing today!
Persona 5 Strikers isn't technically out on Switch or other platforms until 23rd February, but there is a way to get stuck into the game ahead of time if you're super-keen on checking it out. By purchasing the Persona 5 Strikers Digital Deluxe Edition, you'll get access to a variety of bonus content on top of the base game, all...
Nintendo Download 18th February (North America)
Cathedral, Capcom Arcade Stadium, Persona 5 Strikers!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Capcom Arcade Stadium...
January2021
Video New Persona 5 Strikers Trailer Shows Off The Phantom Thieves' Unique Abilities
Turn the tide of battle
If you're looking forward to playing through Persona 5 Strikers next month on Nintendo Switch, make sure to turn that hype up to eleven by watching the latest trailer above. Premiered by Atlus today, the new video gives us a look at the unique abilities offered by The Phantom Thieves; you'll be striking back against...
News Persona 5 Strikers Brings The Hype With New Action-Packed Trailer
"All-Out-Attack"
Only a month or so remains until Persona 5 Strikers starts stealing hearts on Switch, so what better way to keep the hype going than with a brand new trailer? Atlus has delivered exactly that with a new 'All-Out-Attack' video. Available to be viewed on YouTube here (embedding isn't allowed for this particular video, sadly), we get...
December2020
Feature Dynasty Warriors: A Series That's Remarkably Adept At Producing Spin-Offs
Omega Force's crossovers which led to Persona 5 Strikers and Age of Calamity
When you consider how few main Dynasty Warriors / Musou entries have come to Nintendo platforms, it’s almost strange how much influence Koei Tecmo’s hack-and-slash series has upon the Switch library. Developed by Omega Force, their main Nintendo output has mostly been...
News Persona 5 Strikers Switch eShop File Size Revealed
Make some space
Although Persona 5 Strikers isn't out until next year here in the west, we're learning more about the localised version each day. Now to add to this, Nintendo's official web page has revealed the file size for the Switch eShop version of the game. It's slightly more than Omega Force's previous release Hyrule Warriors: Age of...
News Persona 5 Strikers Supposedly Won't Be Getting A Demo In The West
Atlus reportedly has no plans to release one locally
Last week, we finally got confirmation Persona 5 Strikers would be getting a western release on 23rd February 2021. If you were hoping to try out this game before you commit to purchasing it, well... you might just have to settle with the Japanese demo instead. RPG Site staff member Cullen Black...
News Persona 5 Strikers Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Deluxe And Standard Editions Available
Deluxe includes plenty of extra goodies
If you're feeling the hype for Persona 5 Strikers, you'll be pleased to know that the upcoming title is now available to pre-order on Nintendo Switch. As was revealed last week, the game's launching on Switch on 23rd February 2021. Both standard and deluxe editions are available – although the deluxe...
News Persona 5 Strikers Launches On Switch In The West In February, New Trailer And Screenshots
The Phantom Thieves are back!
Nintendo has shared a new announcement trailer for Persona 5 Strikers, confirming that the game will be launching for Switch in the west on 23rd February 2021. Of course, the news won't come as too much of a surprise for anyone aware of last week's leak, but it's still nice to have it confirmed all the same. You can...
News Persona 5 Strikers Expected To Be Officially Revealed For The West Next Week
The worst kept secret?
Update: And it's official! Original Article: Yesterday, the news we've been waiting for all year was finally confirmed, just not officially. Well, kind of... Yes, that's right, according to an
News Persona 5 Strikers Is Coming To Western Switch Consoles In February 2021
The wait is almost over
Atlus has revealed the western release date for Persona 5 Strikers via an unlisted YouTube video, which has now been removed. The game will come to Switch, PS4 and PC on February 23rd, 2021. Entitled Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers in Japan, the game hit the PlayStation 4 and Switch in that region on February 20th...
November2020
News English Version Of Persona 5 Scramble Listed By Multiple Asian Retailers
And it could be arriving early next year
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers - will it or won't it get a western release? In Koei Tecmo's most recent financial report there was no mention of localisation but now we've got a more promising update. According to Persona Central, several Asian retailers have created listings for an English version...
October2020
News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation Not Mentioned In Koei Tecmo's Latest Report
Focused on other offerings
Word about the localisation of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has been floating around all year, but now, in Koei Tecmo's latest financial report there's no mention of a western release. In terms of console offerings, it's currently focused on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and a bunch of other games including
July2020
News Atlus Says Persona 5 Scramble's Sales Exceeded Its Expectations
Still no word on localisation
Ever since Joker joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster, there have been calls for Atlus to release the mainline Persona series on the Nintendo Switch. While there's still no sign of it happening, the spin-off Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has already made its way across to the hybrid system in Japan...
April2020
News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation 'Still Being Planned', According To Koei Tecmo Report
Could the game be heading to the west?
Ever since it launched in Japan back in February - and most likely before then, too - fans of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers have been hoping to see the game release in the west. Thankfully, a new financial report from Koei Tecmo appears to give a fresh burst of hope for a localised port. The company...
March2020
News Atlus Survey Asks Fans If They Would Like To See Persona 5 Scramble Localised
Joking about
One of the bigger third-party games that has already been released on the Switch this year is Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The only issue is it's not available outside of Japan yet. In its latest online survey designed for fans who recently picked up Persona 5 Royal on the PlayStation 4, Atlus asked them if they'd like to...
February2020
News Atlus Reveals Video Recording Guidelines For Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers
No joking around
One of the best ways to promote a video game to the masses nowadays is via live streams and video recordings. Not every company is necessarily a fan of this, though. In the past, we've seen developers like Arc System Works enforce streaming guidelines, in an attempt to reduce the number of spoilers, and now Atlus has shared its own...
News Persona 5 Scramble Japanese Demo Goes Live On Nintendo Switch
Give it a go!
As had been previously promised, a demo for the upcoming Persona 5 Scramble has now been released for Nintendo Switch. If you want to give the game a go before its full launch, here's your chance. You can access the demo by logging onto the Switch eShop with a Japanese account (if you don't already have one, it's not too complicated...
News You Don't Need To Play Persona 5 To Enjoy The Story In Persona 5 Scramble
According to the game's producer
As grateful as we are that Atlus decided to release Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers on the Nintendo Switch, we can't help but wonder how new players will cope with the story in this upcoming action-RPG spin-off if they've never played the mainline entry before. Fortunately, it shouldn't be a problem...
January2020
Video Persona 5 Scramble Treated To Flashy New Trailer, Demo Arrives Next Month
Consider our hearts taken
There's plenty to keep you busy at Evo Japan, so once you're all finished up watching the Super Smash Bros. tournament winner drop his grand prize on stage, you can go ahead and be treated to a new gameplay trailer for Persona 5 Scramble on Nintendo Switch. Lucky for some, huh? As it happens, we're all pretty lucky
November2019
Video Persona 5 Scramble Gets A New Trailer Introducing Joker
Just months ahead of its launch
Atlus has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, which is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in Japan in February. As you
October2019
News Atlus Is Releasing Persona 5 Scramble In Japan Next February
New trailer also shared
A number of months ago, Atlus confirmed Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers was coming to the Nintendo Switch. Now, after a prolonged period of silence, it's announced the game will arrive in Japan on 20th February next year. Fans will be able to select from the standard edition or Treasure Box edition – containing a...
August2019
News The Persona Series Has Now Sold More Than 10 Million Copies Worldwide
No joke
The Persona series might not be as globally recognised as Mario or Pikachu just yet, but it's certainly grown in popularity over the past number of years. In fact, it recently reached a significant milestone in its history. According to Atlus, in a blog post over on the official Japanese Persona website, the entire series has now sold more...
April2019
News Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Officially Confirmed For Switch
Not the Persona you were looking for?
After all the rumours, curiosity and questions surrounding 'Persona 5 S', we finally have an answer as to what the thing actually is. The good news is that it is a Switch game after all, the other - different - news is that it is not a port of Persona 5. The game's full title is
