As the franchise prepares for its anniversary this year,Personais making a strong start withPersona 5 Strikers. After the year-long wait forStrikers' western release, the action-RPG twist toPersona 5’s foundation releases in the west this February. One unique aspect ofPersona 5 Strikersis the combat system, and the ability to quick-swap between any four Phantom Thieves, each with their own unique move set of attacks and Personas.
The latest trailer from Atlus West showcases the unique combat capabilities of each Phantom Thief inPersona 5 Strikers, highlighting each character’s unique attack style. Whether it’s the adaptive fast-and-loose style of Joker, the close-range beat ‘em up style of Queen, or the ranged magic focus of Panther, each Phantom Thief’s fighting style suits a different method of combat.
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Providing a montage of all the Phantom Thieves in action, the latestStrikerstrailer provides a vertical slice of each character’s move set and style. Players can pick and choose their team at will from the seven iconic characters (and two additional Phantom Thieves, new toStrikers). Each member ofthe Phantom Thieves illustrates a different style of combat, whether it’s the Vergil-style Iaijutsu move set of Yusuke, to the heavy-hitting and wide-sweeping axe attacks from Haru.
Additionally, hints throughout the montage showcase the various jails that players will be exploring throughoutStrikers’ story. Thoughlarger in scope compared to the originalPersona 5’s palaces, the various Jails (dungeons) throughout the game emulate the visual styles from the original game.
As for the reason for the Phantom Thieves' return,Persona 5 Strikersintroduces a new Metaverse full of corrupted individuals distorting society’s desires. Taking place a few monthsafter the end ofPersona 5, notPersona 5 Royal, the retired Thieves reconvene for summer vacation.
Just as the group makes their summer plans, the Phantom Thieves discover a new corruption has swept across Japanese society. It’s up to them to rise up once more and journey across Japan to discover the secrets of the “Jails,” and who is orchestrating the changes of heart across the country.
InGame Rant’s preview ofPersona 5 Strikers, this follow-up toPersona 5is already showing great promise. The interesting mix between Musou-style combat mechanics, and the usual framework of Personas and elemental affinities, plays a lot like an action-RPG withDynasty Warriorsroots. This trailer offers just a glimpse of the hectically satisfying action combat coming toPersona 5 Strikersthis February.
Persona 5 Strikersreleases on August 02, 2025, for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
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