The rumors of a Persona 4 remake are starting to ramp up, and it might be launching sooner than fans think. This comes after reports that Atlus registered a possible Persona 4 remake-related domain, fueling speculation that the game is in the middle of development already.
A Persona 4 remake would make sense following the success of Persona 3 Reload. The fourth installment also received critical acclaim when it first came out in 2008 because of its exciting gameplay, strong characters, and a compelling plot about uncovering the truth behind the murders in Inaba. At the same time, the rumored Persona 4 remake could affect Persona 6‘s release window.
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A Persona 4 Remake May or May Not Steal Persona 6’s Thunder
There have been several leaks and rumors about Persona 6‘s potential release date and gameplay mechanics, but the game is still pretty much a mystery because Atlus has yet to make an official announcement about its development. Some believe that the sixth installment is already being developed and could release sometime this year or in the next couple of years. However, even if that’s the case, Atlus’ plans could still change, and it could come out with other projects, such as a Persona 4 remake, within this period.
Pros to a Persona 4 Remake Before Persona 6
What’s good about potentially releasing a Persona 4 remake is it would give Persona 6 more time to cook in development. Longtime fans know just how deep each Persona game’s story goes. Atlus really makes sure to give each character depth, and make the combat system slightly different in every installment while still maintaining a sense of familiarity. It would understandably take a significant amount of time for Atlus to refine the sixth installment, ensuring that it’s a fresh experience from its predecessors.
Persona 4 is also worth revisiting, especially if fans haven’t played it for a while. The close bonds that the protagonist has with everyone, especially his teammates and the Dojima household, results in a particularly heartwarming experience. If Atlus’ work on Persona 3 Reload is any indication, the rumored Persona 4 remake could improve the game’s core features by leaps and bounds, most especially Inaba and the dungeons within the Midnight Channel.
Cons to a Persona 4 Remake Before Persona 6
However, there could be a catch if the Persona 4 remake comes out before Persona 6, including the possible effect on the latter’s release window. As mentioned, there have been leaks suggesting that Persona 6 might launch in 2025, but Atlus hasn’t confirmed this and could have other plans in mind. If the sixth installment gets pushed back, fans might get impatient since it’s almost a decade since Persona 5 came out.
Granted, Atlus hasn’t scrimped on game releases in the last few years, which included a number of Persona 5 spin-off titles. These games might have a decent following, but the fatigue of playing the same Phantom Thieves in different iterations is definitely possible for some fans. Despite the Phantom Thieves’ global popularity, many fans are also craving new content that doesn’t involve the beloved party, which Persona 6 could finally deliver.
- Pros: Releasing the rumored Persona 4 remake first would give Atlus more time to refine Persona 6 in development. Fans are also given the chance to revisit the story and explore an improved version of Inaba and the Midnight Channel.
- Cons: By pushing back the potential release date of Persona 6, fans might get impatient because it’s been almost a decade since Persona 5 came out.
Whether Atlus releases Persona 6 or the rumored Persona 4 remake soon, the fans of the franchise win either way. The beauty of Persona games is that they’re replayable, allowing players to explore other possibilities they may have missed, especially with Social Links in the mainline titles. There’s no shortage of content to play through before the next installment comes out, which, at the end of the day, is still a good thing for longtime fans.
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December 9, 2008
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M For Mature 17+ due to Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence