Persona 5 Royal - PlayStation 4

Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation 4 expands on the stylish, story-driven RPG experience that made Atlus’ modern Persona entries so memorable. Set in contemporary Tokyo, this enhanced edition of Persona 5 follows a high school student who lives a double life as the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. By day, you attend classes, build friendships, and manage daily life; by night, you and your allies explore surreal Palaces formed from the distorted desires of corrupt adults, stealing their treasure to force real-world change.

The story centers on a rebellious group of students, including the fiery and determined Ann Takamaki, the calculating strategist Makoto Niijima, the unpredictable artist Yusuke Kitagawa, and the sharp-tongued navigator Futaba Sakura. Persona 5 Royal introduces new characters such as Kasumi Yoshizawa and the mysterious counselor Takuto Maruki, whose presence significantly reshapes the narrative and adds a deeper emotional layer to the game’s themes of identity, freedom, and personal responsibility. Players summon powerful Personas—manifestations of inner selves inspired by mythological and literary figures—during turn-based battles that reward careful planning and exploiting enemy weaknesses.

Often referred to as Persona 5 or P5R, this definitive version adds a new semester, additional story events, refined combat mechanics, and expanded social activities. With its striking art direction, jazz-infused soundtrack, and blend of dungeon crawling and life simulation, Persona 5 Royal stands as one of the most celebrated Japanese role-playing games of its generation, offering a lengthy and deeply engaging adventure on the PlayStation 4.