The long-awaited Persona 4 remake was finally announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Officially titled Persona 4 Revival, the reimaginging of the classic RPG, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
The announcement was made with a brief teaser trailer highlighting the game's updated visuals within the rural town of Inaba.
"Arriving as a transfer student, you'll experience an unforgettable year with new friends you meet along the way," the game's description teases. "However, rumors of bizarre murders and a mysterious TV channel quickly disrupt your peaceful everyday life. A door to another world opens, awakening your Persona abilities: it is time to fight alongside your trusted allies to uncover the truth."
Persona 4 Revival intertwines the journey of self-discovery and the exploration of youth through encounters with the occult and an investigation into a string of murders, all within a critically acclaimed, classic RPG experience—reborn in a new form!
In the rural Japanese town of Inaba, the once sleepy streets receive a cold wake-up call when a mysterious serial killer strikes. Also, what's with the rumor of a mysterious TV channel appearing only on rainy nights? A whirlwind of surprises and otherworldly adventures will make the next year of your high school life anything but ordinary!
Following the game's announcement, P-Studio Director Kazuhisa Wada released a special message to fans, promising to share more information about Persona 4 Revival, while also offering an update on the future of the series:
We are very pleased to announce the release of Persona 4 Revival. We look forward to sharing even more information in due time.
Persona 4 has spawned numerous spin-off works, including TV anime, Persona 4 Arena™, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax™, and Persona 4: Dancing All Night™, and is a special title that has been a part of Atlus for many years and holds a personal place in my heart. We are currently working on this project with all our passion and love. We are confident that this will be a fresh and surprising product for both newcomers and long-time fans and we look forward to sharing it with you all.
Additionally, we are actively preparing for the future development of the Persona series as a studio. We are working hard to meet the expectations of fans around the world and our work is progressing well. Please stay tuned for more updates.
A release date for Persona 4 Revival has not been revealed yet, but the game will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, is part of Xbox Play Anywhere. It's currently available to wishlist today. While Persona 4 Revival is also coming to PS5 and Steam, the ability to wishlist on these platforms will be available "at a later time."
Originally released in 2008 for the PS2, Persona 4 was met with critical acclaim, receiving praise for its character development and strong writing, as well as its blending of social simulation elements with dungeon crawling RPG mechanics. The game is considered to be one of the best JRPGs of its generation.