Game Rant

Persona 5

Persona 5 is a major instalment in the Persona series. In this title, players take on the role of Joker. The player joins with some other characters to form the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, who remove evil intentions from people's hearts.

persona-5-poster-1
Franchise:
Persona
Platform:
PS3, PS4
Released:
September 15, 2016
Developer:
P-Studio
Publisher:
Atlus
Genre:
RPG, Social Simulation
Engine:
Proprietary
ESRB:
M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
See Full Video Game Info

latest Persona 5 Articles

Persona 5 Royal Joker, Akechi, Yoshizawa cafe scene 1
Persona 6 Can Beat P5 in Scale With One Simple Calendar Change

Ever since Persona 3, the franchise's activity time slots have worked about the same way in each game, but Persona 6 could make one easy upgrade.

By 
persona-5-cast-new-p5t-game-rumor 1
What The Rumored 'P5T' Persona 5 Spin-Off Could Be

Although it's just a rumor, the recent registration of the P5T domain in Japan suggests Atlus could have another Persona 5 spin-off in development.

By 
Sae Nijima over a scene from the Persona 5 intro 1
Persona 6 Will Need to Change One Aspect of Persona 5's Automatic Confidants

Persona 5's automatic Confidants ended up being far less useful than Persona 5's other Confidants, but Persona 6 could fix that issue.

By 
Persona 5 logo with Phantom Thieves portraits 1
Rumor: Another Persona 5 Spin-off Could Be on the Horizon

One eagle-eyed fan goes online to share some evidence suggesting that Atlus could be working on yet another Persona 5 spinoff.

By 
The playable party members from Persona 5 1
Persona 5's Early Game is Accessible in a Way Persona 6 Can Easily Repeat

Persona 5 made a slight tweak to its early game compared to previous titles, and Persona 6 should follow that for its own introduction.

By 
JRPGs That Encourage Multiple Playthroughs 1
10 JRPGs That Encourage Multiple Playthroughs

JRPGs are rich with story and characters, and for the most part, players have to go through the game multiple times to get the full experience.

By 
persona-5-tokyo 1
Persona 6: The Case for Staying in Tokyo

The greatly anticipated Persona 6 has a few avenues it can take in regard to setting, though working from Persona 5's Tokyo could prove advantageous.

By 
persona-spin-off-q2-list 1
Persona Spin-Off Games Tier List

The popularity of the Persona series continues to grow, and several spin-offs have spawned as a result, but some are better than others.

By 
Persona 5 the Animation Kawakami at laundromat 1
Persona 5 Royal: How to Get Kawakami to Do Laundry

Here's how to get the Temperance confidant Kawakami to help you wash sooty armor.

By 
Geralt in The Witcher 3 and exploring the world in Elden Ring 1
RPG
The 8 Best RPGs With Mature 17+ ESRB Ratings

These M-rated RPGs are some of the best games the genre has to offer.

By 
Becky (Sadayo Kawakami). Faris, Haru and Lilia Greyrat are all at your attention for maid service 1
18 Most Iconic Anime Maids, Ranked

No trope is as iconic in anime shows as maid characters. Here are the most famous maids in anime history.

By 
persona 6 1
Persona 6 is Atlus' Chance to Examine a Cyclical Aspect of the Franchise

The Persona series has had the same formula since Persona 3, but Persona 6 is now the perfect opportunity to truly shake the franchise up.

By 
persona 5 royal social stats 1
Persona 5 Royal: Which Social Stats to Rank Up First

There's much to do in Persona 5 Royal, but if players want to max out their Confidants, they'll need to rank up their Social Stats.

By 
persona 5 royal treasure demon joker 1
Persona 5 Royal: Best Ways to Get EXP

Leveling up in Persona 5 Royal is necessary for the Phantom Thieves if they plan on stealing hearts - here are some ways to get tons of EXP.

By 
best modern jrpgs tales of arise, yakuza lika a dragon, smt 5 1
The Best Modern-Day JRPGs (According To Metacritic)

Modern JRPG titles still definitely live up to older classics. Here's a look at the best of the genre from the past decade, according to Metacritic.

By 
Best PS3 JRPGs Feature Image 1
PS3
10 Best PlayStation 3 JRPGs, Ranked

Sony has always been the place to go for JRPGs and the PS3 was no exception. And these are the best for players to explore first.

By 
persona 5 royal part time jobs 1
Persona 5 Royal: How To Get a Part Time Job

Working a part-time job in Persona 5 Royal will help rake in some extra cash and unlock certain Mementos requests. Here's what each job entails.

By 
persona-5-royal-joker-protagonist-shujin-outfit 1
One Popular Persona 5 Mod Shows the Importance of a New Persona 6 Feature

Mods are a great way for communities to craft features they want to see in games, and one Persona 5 Royal mod should inspire an aspect of Persona 6.

By 
ps plus subscribers can claim one of the best games ever 1
Some PS Plus Subscribers Have Another Chance to Claim One of the Best Games Ever

Some PS Plus subscribers get another chance to claim one of the best games ever made, as one title makes a surprising return to the service.

By 
best rpgs romance options 1
25 RPGs With The Most Romance Options

One of the standout features of RPGs is the ability to do anything you want, even fall in love. These titles feature a wide array of romance options.

By