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Persona 6

Persona 6 is an upcoming JRPG from Atlus and the next installment in the long-running Persona series.

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Persona 6

JRPG
Franchise
Persona
Developer(s)
Atlus

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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Eupha Makes a Case For Persona 6 to Break Tradition

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Eupha shows the merits of party members holding a fresh perspective while emphasizing their origins, which P6 could draw from.

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The Case For Unique Demon Interactions in Persona 6

Persona 5's negotiation system was a mixed bag for many fans, raising the question of how the mechanic can be iterated on with demon folklore in mind.

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Persona 6's Navigator Can Shake Up a Series Tradition with One Change

Persona 6 could redefine its navigator role by making them a founding member, offering fresh gameplay and storytelling possibilities.

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What Could Persona 6's Velvet Room Look Like?

The Velvet Room is a core part of the Persona series' identity, and it's likely that Persona 6 will offer a new take on this iconic location.

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Persona 5, Persona 3 Reload Present Two Paths for Persona 6's Dungeons

Persona 5 and Persona 3 Reload define two dungeon styles, and Persona 6 could evolve by merging structured storytelling with procedural variety.

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Persona 6's Velvet Room Could Feel a Lot Bigger with One Small Feature from Metaphor's Akademeia

Metaphor: ReFantazio considers the practicality of Akademeia as an environment, encouraging player agency in a way that could inspire Persona 6.

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Why New Damage Types in Persona 6 Might be a Necessity

If Atlus wants to avoid making Persona 6's combat feel overly derivative, the company may have to add some new damage types to the game.

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Why a Secondary Currency in Persona 6 Might Be Inevitable

Persona 6 has a chance to revisit fan-favorite features, such as the inevitable second currency used for valuable combat items.

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How Persona 6 Can Profit Off of Metaphor: ReFantazio's Merchant Archetype

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Merchant Archetype channels classic JRPG vibes with its creative uses for cash, and Persona 6 would be wise to copy it.

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One Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Mystery Game Rumor Opens the Door to Some Big Possibilities

The 2025 Xbox Developer Direct will feature a new, unannounced game, and one rumor suggests that it could be from a major long-running franchise.

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Persona 6 Is The Perfect Time To Do More With The Minor Arcana

Persona 6 could stand out from previous games by giving the Minor Arcana suits a bigger role than temporary Shuffle Time buffs.

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How Persona 6 Could Take School Clubs to New Heights of Immersion

School clubs have provided plenty solid Social Links in Persona games, but Persona 6 could expand their role for its protagonist.

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Persona 6 Could Take One Persona 4 Social Link Design to the Next Level

Persona 6 should feature the return of split Social Links, which first appeared in Persona 4 but were absent in Persona 5.

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The Argument for Persona 6 to Switch Up its Social Link Arcana

While the next evolution of the Confidant system is expected to be a major aspect of Persona 6, its use of the tarot deck should progress accordingly.

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A Fictional Setting for Persona 6 Would Still Need One Core Part of Persona 5's Tokyo

It wouldn't be surprising if Persona 6 takes place in a fictional city unlike its predecessor, but if so, P5's Tokyo needs to leave its mark.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio's Summoner Archetype Could Inspire a Knockout Feature for Persona 6

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Summoner Archetype combines in-world action with Atlus nostalgia in a way that Persona 6 could recapture to great effect.

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The Case For and Against Automatic Social Links in Persona 6

Automatic Social Links have been appearing since Persona 3, but the developers may want to reconsider this tradition for Persona 6.

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Persona 6's Reveal May Be Closer Than One Would Think

Hints from Atlus developers spark speculation about the studio's unannounced 2025 project, possibly the highly anticipated Persona 6.