Persona 6 is Likely to Release in 2026; Will Be A Huge Leap Forward Over Its Predecessor – Rumor

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Persona 6 is still quite early from release, and it may take another three or so years for the next entry in the popular series by Atlus to be released.

Speaking on X/Twitter, @MbKKssTBhz5, who proved to be reliable in the past regarding Persona, Shin Megami Tensei series leaks, revealed that the next entry in the series is not coming next year, and possibly not even in 2025, as a 2026 release is much more likely. Apparently, the scope and scale of the game are much bigger than those of its predecessor, and it will be different in many ways. Persona 3 Reload is, in some ways, a test for this game, although the leaker didn't specify how.

The next Persona was not going to come out in 2024. Right now it’s 2025, but 2026 is much more likely.

It is a a higher scale game than P5, but in many ways it will be different too. P3R is in some ways a test for this game. It will be a much larger step than P5 from P3/P4.

— みどり (@MbKKssTBhz5) September 5, 2023

While it may take a while longer to experience Persona 6, there are more projects related to the series in the works, including a game that will feature the entire cast of the series, which will be both announced and released in the current fiscal year. With the Tokyo Game Show right around the corner, it's likely that this announcement is imminent.

P5X will also be released in Japan next, and a closed beta test is being worked on for it. There will be an announcement for this eventually. P5X is close to being released in China too.

— みどり (@MbKKssTBhz5) September 5, 2023

Alongside Persona 6 and new series projects, something is cooking for the Shin Megami Tensei series as well. According to the leaker, a new title will be coming in the future, and it is connected to Shin Megami Tensei V.