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"Persona 5: The Phantom X English Release Imminent"

By NatalieJun 30,2025

Exciting news for fans of the *Persona* series—*Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X)* is gearing up for a global journey, with its English version officially on the way. The newly launched Western social media account has confirmed that more details are set to drop soon, including a major livestream event scheduled for May 15.

Global Release in Sight?

The freshly launched official Western Twitter (X) account for *Persona 5: The Phantom X* has made its debut with a bang. On May 15, P5X Official West announced their first major livestream event, set to air at 7:00 AM PT via Atlus’ official western YouTube channel. Fans worldwide can expect this stream to potentially reveal the long-awaited release date for the English version of the game.

To help players across different time zones prepare, a detailed timetable was shared alongside the announcement:

Persona 5: The Phantom X Livestream Timetable

This special broadcast will feature appearances from key members of the development team and voice actors, including Kaede Hondo (voice of Motoha Arai), Chika Anzai (voice of Yui), Chief Producer Yohsuke Uda, Development Director Yusuke Nitta from ATLUS, along with Jun Matsunaga and Yuta Sakai from SEGA. With such high-profile talent involved, expectations are high for significant announcements.

Originally launched in select regions in April 2024, *Persona 5: The Phantom X* has already built a solid foundation. Speculation about a Western release has grown since developers hinted at English localization during the game’s first-anniversary livestream. The official account even teased, “The Japanese release date will be revealed—but what about the West? Be sure to tune in and find out!”

Japanese Launch Set for Summer 2025

In addition to international updates, the upcoming livestream will also provide new information regarding the Japanese release of *Persona 5: The Phantom X*. During the game’s first anniversary celebration, it was previously announced that the JP version would arrive in Summer 2025. Pre-registrations are now live on the Japanese official website, signaling that the launch is approaching fast.

Further confirmation came from Sega Sammy Holdings, who included the game in their rollout schedule for Fiscal Year 2026, indicating a targeted release window between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This aligns with the previously mentioned summer 2025 launch timeframe.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Japanese Release Announcement

With the Japanese version drawing near, the possibility of a global rollout seems increasingly likely. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the big livestream and beyond. If you're eager for more, check out our full coverage on *Persona 5: The Phantom X* right here!

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