News of a global release for Persona 5: The Phantom X has been highly anticipated and the game's latest announcement might be the most promising sign yet. While Persona 5: The Phantom X has been available in China and other parts of Asia on PC and mobile platforms, its upcoming release on Steam—albeit only for the Japanese market—is a significant step forward. Seeing the game land on a global platform like Steam, even in a limited capacity, suggests that an international release could be on the horizon.
Originally developed to fill the gap left by Persona 5’s absence in mainland China, Persona 5: The Phantom X was designed with that market in mind. However, the game has attracted a substantial international fanbase, with many players outside Asia clamoring for an official worldwide release. The fact that Persona 5: The Phantom X is moving to Steam gives hope that Atlus could soon make it available beyond Japan, a move that would meet growing demand from Western audiences.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X is Now Coming to Steam in Japan
The announcement of Persona 5: The Phantom X coming to Steam, though limited to the Japanese version, is a major development for fans worldwide. By making the game available on a platform known for its international reach, Black Wings Game Studio, under the guidance of Atlus, seems to be signaling that more regions may soon gain access. Steam’s infrastructure is inherently global, and players can avoid the hassle of installing third-party clients, which makes the potential for expansion much more realistic.
Atlus Teases Plans for Global Console Release
Atlus previously confirmed during an offline event in July that it intends to release Persona 5: The Phantom X internationally, and this Steam launch in Japan aligns with those plans. While the timeline for the international release remains unclear, Atlus also revealed that Persona 5: The Phantom X would be coming to consoles after the game’s global debut. This broader console release further suggests that Atlus is preparing to cater to a worldwide audience, likely driven by the immense popularity of the original Persona 5 and its spin-offs.
Crossovers with Other Persona Games Boost Appeal
In addition to its Steam release and upcoming console availability, Persona 5: The Phantom X is set to include exciting crossover content with other titles in the Persona series. Players can look forward to collaborations with Persona 5 Royal, Persona 3 Reload, and Persona 4 Golden.
These crossovers are a huge draw for fans of the series, and they could serve as another incentive for Atlus to bring Persona 5: The Phantom X to more markets. By offering new content that appeals to the larger Persona fanbase, Atlus is likely testing the waters for how the game will be received outside its original target regions.
Ultimately, while Persona 5: The Phantom X is still limited to Japan’s Steam client, its presence on such a globally accessible platform strongly hints that Atlus may be preparing for a broader release. There have already been players, who are from the Western part of the world, who’ve already found ways to play the game and have commented on the way in which the gacha style of the game seems to be done fairly and thoughtfully.
Given that the game has already garnered significant attention from international fans and the developer has expressed intentions for a worldwide launch, it seems like only a matter of time before Persona 5: The Phantom X reaches Western markets. Plus, this could also help usher in the new era of Persona games with Persona 6 taking over at some point.
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Persona 5 Royal
JRPG
Systems
- Top Critic Rating:94/100 Critics Recommend:98%
- Franchise
- Persona
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 31, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Atlus , P-Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
