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Persona 5, a Persona 4 remake for Vita, and Persona 4... the 2D fighting game?

Atlus lets loose with three times the Persona we expected

Atlus recently launched a mysterious teaser site that left many suspicious a remake of Persona 4 might be coming. The latest issue of Famitsu (reported by Sinobi and translated by Andriasang) confirms it: Persona 4: The Golden is coming to Vita. But Famitsu also unexpectedly added that Persona 4: The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena (a 2D fighting game) and a Persona 5 have begun development — though the latter game is still a long way from being finished.

Above: First screens of the Persona 4 fighter from Famitsu

The Vita remake, Persona 4: The Golden, is both a port and an upgrade of the game — possibly very much like Persona 3 Portable for the PSP was an enhancment of the PS2 version of that game. The Golden will add 50 percent more voice acting, a new character named Mary, and wireless support that can be used to ask others for help in dungeons. It's due out in the Spring of 2012 (in Japan). We loved the first one so we'd recommend anyone who let Persona 4 slip by check it out.

While remakes of Persona games aren't new, Persona 4: The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena is. Atlus has partnered with Arc System Works (BlazBlue, Guilty Gear) to take the dense RPG and re-imagine it as a fighting game. The story takes place two months after the end of Persona 4, but features characters from both Persona 3 and 4. It's expected in Japanese arcades in spring of 2012 and to become a downloadable game for PS3 and Xbox 360 in summer of 2012 (again, in Japan).

The last bit of information wasn't as much of a revelation as a confirmation that events are proceeding as expected. The development of Persona 5 has begun, at least as far as assembling the development team. Returning developers from Persona 3 and 4 include Katsura Hashino as director, Shigenori Soejima as character designer, and Shouji Meguro as main composer. We'll let you know as we learn more.

Aug 31, 2011

Source: Andriasang

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29 comments

  • ice_sneasel - September 1, 2011 10:03 p.m.

    I just beat P4 today with the true ending and now theres a remake coming to the vita the handheld i wasnt planning on getting and a fighting game and P5 i guess its time to buy a vite and get some more money
  • griffinkat - September 1, 2011 6:23 p.m.

    Well Sony you did it. You made me want an Vita fully and absolutely. First a remake of Disgaea 3 and now Persona 4 on it? Just take it all already damn you. >.> And they better add costumes into persona 4 like they had in 3 then I'll die happy little nerdboy.
  • knightnettie - September 1, 2011 9:27 a.m.

    PLEASE LOCALIZE!! >w<
  • ShadowBroker23 - September 1, 2011 6:36 a.m.

    I haven't even read the article yet but... BRING PERSONA 5 TO XBOX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If they won't... well, I'm sure buying a PS3 wouldn't be so bad
  • ChiChiRocket - September 1, 2011 12:16 a.m.

    There is nothing about this article that I didn't like!
  • pr0tostar - August 31, 2011 11:20 p.m.

    MainCharacter's Bizarre Adventure: Persona Shift! I trust Arc will do some amazing things with these characters.
  • pr0tostar - August 31, 2011 11:10 p.m.

    MainCharacter's Bizarre Adventure: Persona Shift!
  • The Fecal Fiend - August 31, 2011 10:46 p.m.

    This gets me harder than scoop of fudge sunday on a pair a tits. Hell yeah, great. This a good thing.
  • The Fecal Fiend - August 31, 2011 10:44 p.m.

    This gets me harder than a chocolate scoop of ice cream dripping down a womans chest. OH GOD.
  • Valcrist - August 31, 2011 8:26 p.m.

    NNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Thats it, I just had a nerdgasm, then an orgasm, then another orgasm... then an orgasm on my eyes.... and another nerdgasm Just yesterday I commented on the review of innocent sin about how I wanted to know about P5... sniff If you excuse me I have to go sacrifice some chickens to the dark god of JRPGs now
  • kit07 - August 31, 2011 8:08 p.m.

    to me the persona series has kinda become my new final fantasy. if that makes any sense, to anyone.
  • n00b - August 31, 2011 7:31 p.m.

    I've never felt like so miserable I've never felt like thinking this will last forever Baby stay with me you gotta tell me your love came all over me I never felt like so different now It doesn't seem like we've been far apart turn me so jealous My life'll turn out it doesn't seem like it could be last for my life When stars're smiling at moon wonder how they look in your eyes Just dialing your number failing to press the last two pray in the heart When the moon's reaching starts if you hold me tight Feeling heart best so close will this last long? My life'll turn out to move on like that Just give me something that proves you're not fooling Just give me you gotta tell me your love came all over me My life'll turn out to be so cruel Just give me something that proves you're not fooling If this is so real So just tell me your love came all over me When stars're smiling at moon wonder how they look in your eyes If I could ever tell you that wouldn't I feel so weak pary in the heart when the moon's reaching starts you won't leave again If I could ever tell you that you wouldn't leave me When stars're smiling at moon wonder how they look in your eyes Now I need that smile so close can't help thinking of you up in the sky Seeing the moon's reaching starts if you hold me tight Feeling heart best so close will this last long?
  • soranamineforever - August 31, 2011 7:07 p.m.

    Huh, I'd guessed Arc Systems was the fighting game this the second I looked at the screenshot. I'm just kind of a genius like that (read: nerd), I suppose. And its about bleeping time for Persona 5. Catherine was definitely a nice diversion (by diversion I mean something I could read about while wishing I had more money), but Persona 5 is supposed to be the real bleep. Maybe a teaser by TGS? At worst, something at E3 next year. And I swear half these recaptchas are unbleepingreadeable. By God.
  • Sonar23 - August 31, 2011 6:42 p.m.

    Words cannot describe how very, very excited this makes me... suffice to say I also need a change od pants
  • BlackElement17 - August 31, 2011 5:53 p.m.

    The last screen gives my a similar vibe to the the Jojo"s bizarre adventure 2D fighter.
  • Ultimadrago - August 31, 2011 5:48 p.m.

    HNNNNNNNG HNNNNNNNG Insta-buy upon American release! HNNNNNNNG
  • Ultimadrago - August 31, 2011 5:49 p.m.

    On the fighting game and P5, I mean. The Persona4 Vita seems okay. But I'm not planning on buying a Vita.
  • Lolwarf - August 31, 2011 5:45 p.m.

    I'm more excited about Persona 5 and the fighting game, but P4G is looking pretty good.
  • Samacutter - August 31, 2011 5:21 p.m.

    Dude I would so reserve this I hope it comes to the U.S. If not I will go to Atlus and beg and me being a fighting game fanatic makes this even more important for me to get.I am so excited I might run up the walls and ceiling and punch a wall I am so excited.
  • F4G1TR0N - August 31, 2011 5:20 p.m.

    Whoa....

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