Summary
ThePersonaseries has already had a strong 2023 withPersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Goldenreleasing on modern platforms earlier in the year, andPersona 3 ReloadandPersona 5 Tacticacoming in the near future. As new info aboutPersona 3 ReloadandPersona 5 Tacticacontinues to be released, fans of the series should look forward to what developer Atlus has in store for September 21, which marks the start of Tokyo Game Show 2023. Both of these titles have been confirmed to have a presence at the event, but there could also be more Atlus has yet to reveal for the series.
Tokyo Game Show 2023runs from September 21-24 and features some of Japan’s top game developers, including Capcom, Square Enix, and Sega. The line-up for Sega has already been confirmed to include titles likeSonic Superstars,Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, andEndless Dungeonon top of Atlus’Persona 3 ReloadandPersona 5 Tactica. The presence of these games alone should have fans excited to check out the event, but there could be more in store regarding unannounced titles planned for release in the next year and beyond.
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The Tokyo Game Show 2023 Should Be Exciting for Persona Fans
As therelease dates forPersona 3 ReloadandPersona 5 Tacticaapproach, Atlus has been providing a steady stream of information about the titles to help build hype for their launches and give fans an idea of what these games will offer. The Tokyo Game Show 2023 now has the chance to give players an even deeper look at how these titles will play through new trailers and gameplay demos that have been confirmed for event attendees. This event has historically been a good source for looks at real gameplay for upcomingPersonatitles, and that trend will likely continue this year.
Persona 5 Tacticais the title that will be closest to its release at Tokyo Game Show 2023, launching in just a couple of months on November 17. This game was initially revealed in June of this year at the Xbox Game Showcase 2023, debuting a new look for the Phantom Thieves along with a new tactical RPG system of gameplay. While bits of story and gameplay have been revealed forPersona 5 Tacticaahead of its release, the Tokyo Game Show 2023 will be a great chance for attendees to get hands-on impressions of the title to see how this new style of gameplay meshes with the series.
The other bigPersonatitle confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2023 isPersona 3 Reload, the highly anticipated remake of the iconicPersona 3. From what has already been shown, this remake isn’t just a new coat of paint for the original game, but also incorporatesmechanics of modern titles likePersona 5 Royal, introduces new voice actors and remixed music, and expands on the original’s Social Link mechanic. This event will be a great chance for players to see how well these changes compare to the originalPersona 3and whether they should represent the direction of the series going forward.
While these are the titles confirmed to have a presence at Tokyo Game Show 2023, there could still be room for some surprise announcements. The big one on most fans' minds isPersona 6after recent leakssuggested it could be further away from release than initially expected. As the sequel to the widely successfulPersona 5,Persona 6has a lot of expectations placed upon it, meaning it’s unlikely Atlus will reveal the title until they are confident in its state, but a small tease could still be possible.
Persona 3 Reloadlaunches July 12, 2025, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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