Persona 5: The Phantom X Global Release Being Considered by SEGA

SEGA is exploring a global launch for its mobile gacha game, Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X), as indicated in their recent financial report. Let's delve into the details.

SEGA Weighs Global Launch for P5X

Will Persona 5: The Phantom X Reach Western Markets?

SEGA's financial statement for the fiscal year ending March 2024 reveals that P5X's performance is meeting expectations, and a global release, alongside continued expansion in Japan, is under active consideration.

Currently in Open Beta, Limited Regions

Licensed by Atlus, P5X initially launched in a soft-launch open beta phase in China (April 12, 2024), followed by Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and Taiwan (April 18, 2024). Perfect World Games (South Korea) publishes the title, developed by their subsidiary, Black Wings Game Studio (China).

Players assume the role of "Wonder," a high school student by day and a Persona-wielding Phantom Thief by night, fighting societal injustices.

Wonder's initial Persona is Janosik, inspired by Slovakian folklore and embodying a Robin Hood archetype. The game features Joker from the main Persona 5 series, along with a new character, YUI.

Maintaining the core turn-based combat, social simulation, and dungeon crawling elements of the Persona series, P5X incorporates a gacha system for character acquisition.

New Roguelike Mode: Heart Rail

Strong Sales for SEGA's Full Game Portfolio

SEGA reported consistent sales of new titles from their Japanese studios within the "Full Game" category, as well as continued sales of previously released games. Notable examples include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1 million units sold globally in its first week), Persona 3 Reload (1 million units globally in its first week – Atlus' fastest-selling title ever), and Football Manager 2024 (9 million players since its November launch).

SEGA's FY25 Outlook and Strategic Shifts

SEGA announced a restructuring, creating a new "Gaming Business" segment. They intend to prioritize online gaming, aiming to establish a significant presence in the North American online gaming market as a key pillar of their business strategy. This segment will also encompass slot machine development and integrated resort operations.

For FY2025, SEGA projects year-on-year increases in sales and profits, with the Full Game segment anticipating 93 billion Yen (approximately 597 billion USD) in revenue – a 5.4% rise from FY2024. A new Sonic title is also slated for release next year.