Persona 5 Phantom X Playtest Emerges on SteamDB

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 access is currently limited, possibly to playtesters (indicated by a username "pwtest"), its existence fuels speculation of a wider PC release. However, the playtest's inaccessibility via the store page link currently redirects to Steam's homepage.

Possible Precursor to Japanese Release?

Currently, P5X is available in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea. While a global release has been hinted at (Atlus, SEGA, and Perfect World confirmed broader release plans at a Shanghai event on July 12, 2024, and SEGA's financial report mentioned "Future expansion in Japan and globally"), the SteamDB listing might primarily signal an upcoming Japanese release. Announcements surrounding Tokyo Game Show 2024 and Twitter (X) on September 25 focused heavily on the Japanese launch for both mobile and Steam.

SEGA remains tight-lipped about international plans. The timing of a global release remains uncertain, but the significant buzz surrounding the Japanese playtest and its prominent presence at Tokyo Game Show 2024 suggests a global launch is highly probable.

Crossovers and Future Content

In the meantime, P5X promises exciting collaborations with other Persona titles. Expect crossover events featuring Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Reload as the game expands.

Stay tuned for further updates on Persona 5: The Phantom X's release. [Link to related article]