Persona 4 Revival is officially happening. After years of speculation and wishful thinking, ATLUS has confirmed that the beloved JRPG is getting a full remake for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. 
The announcement came during the Xbox Games Showcase, with a teaser trailer giving fans a glimpse of the sleepy town of Inaba and our quiet protagonist, Yu Narukami.
While the teaser didn’t show much, fans immediately recognized the iconic battle theme Time to Make History, hinting that the new version will be based on Persona 4 Golden rather than the PS2 original. However, no release date has been provided yet-so while the hype is real, the wait continues.
One major change confirmed is the completely new voice cast. Several original voice actors have revealed they won’t be reprising their roles, indicating a fresh audio direction. This might be bittersweet for long-time fans, but it also opens the door to reinterpreting the characters for a new generation.
Persona 4 is one of ATLUS’ most culturally significant titles. It’s not just a game-it spawned anime, stage plays, and spin-offs. Given its legacy, fans are understandably expecting a high-quality remake. However, the trailer’s visuals didn’t blow anyone away. While not terrible, the graphics seem closer to Persona 5’s PS3-era stylings than what players now expect on current-gen hardware. The art style still holds up thanks to its charm, but some fans hoped for more of a leap forward.
Still, for those who never experienced it-or those who did and want to return-Persona 4 Revival could offer the best way to dive back into this mystery-laden, friendship-filled journey. If Persona 3 Reload is any indication, ATLUS knows how to modernize its classics without losing their soul.
2 comments
graphics mid ngl. for such a legendary game they could’ve tried harder. looks like p5 reskin 🤷♂️
i mean cool n all but idk if i can do another 80 hrs of highschool drama and shadow bs 🫠