Recent activity on SteamDB suggests a potential global release for the highly anticipated gacha game, Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X).
SteamDB Listing Sparks Global Release Speculation
A "PERSONA5 THE PHANTOM X Playtest" entry appeared on SteamDB on October 15, 2024. While accessed a few times, the limited access and "pwtest" username strongly suggest it's a closed playtest. The currently inaccessible beta further supports this.
Playtest Possibly Precursor to Japanese Launch
Currently, P5X is available in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea. While a wider release is desired, particularly in the West, the SteamDB listing might simply reflect preparations for a Japanese launch.
Atlus, SEGA, and Perfect World hinted at broader release plans at a Shanghai event on July 12, 2024, and SEGA's financial report mentioned considering global and Japanese expansion for P5X. However, concrete details remain scarce.
Announcements from September 25th and Tokyo Game Show 2024 primarily focused on the Japanese release for mobile and Steam, bolstering the theory that the SteamDB listing is Japan-centric.
SEGA has remained tight-lipped about international expansion. Despite this, the considerable buzz surrounding the Japan-only playtest and its prominent showing at Tokyo Game Show 2024 strongly suggests a global launch is likely, though the timing remains uncertain.
The game will feature collaborations with other Persona titles, including Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Reload.
For further updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X's release, please refer to our related article (link omitted).
