Persona 5

A stylish 2016 turn-based JRPG about Tokyo high schoolers who become the Phantom Thieves, entering cognitive Palaces to change corrupt hearts while balancing daily life.

  • Developer: Atlus (P-Studio)
  • Genre: Turn-based JRPG, life sim elements
  • Platforms: PS3/PS4 (2016 JP/2017 WW); later Persona 5 Royal on PS4/PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC
  • Mechanics: Press Turn-style weaknesses and Baton Pass, Persona fusions, Social Stats and Confidants, calendar-based progression, stealth dungeon infiltration
  • Notable: Acclaimed art direction and soundtrack, expanded definitive release (Royal), major global popularity for the series

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