The official reveal of Persona 6 in June didn't give fans much more to go on than they've had in the past, but its PlayStation Store page certainly revealed some key details, especially in combination with Persona 6 trailer.
Of course, it's worth noting that current rumors also point towards Persona 6 letting go Persona 4 Revival in February, so it's possible that fans will only get a little peek here and there later this year or earlier next year, which P4R will take up most of the marketing budget. New Persona 6 leaks pointed to the dominant green color confirmation, as well as showed off images of Persona 6s alleged dual protagonists. It's taking shape, though the details remain largely bare.
Persona is getting a live-action TV series
A new report suggests that ATLUS' hit JRPG franchise is receiving a live-action TV series and will premiere on a major streaming platform.
Persona 6 explores occult incidents and urban legends
PlayStation Store's description of Persona 6 adds some detail to what's at play, with the biggest one no doubt hinting at why the main characters and Persona 6 familiars have Personas and follow the larger story (as opposed to what happens locally). Namely, “strange rumors, disturbing urban legends, and “occult incidents” take place across the main site of Persona 6which only players and their allies can face. “Urban Legends” and “Occult Incidents” are the big ones here, gives Persona 6 a completely different tone than the supernatural sci-fi horror Personas 3murder mystery atmosphere Personas 4and/or focus on rebellion/heist Persona 5.
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It's worth noting that the PlayStation Store mentions it Persona 6 takes place in present-day Japan, which is not surprising, but it has further implications. A Japanese setting, Urban Legends, Occult Incidents and a clear tree in the trailer are not likely coincidences; in Japan the occult and nature are deeply intertwined, with old trees often revered as shinboku (divine trees) dwellings kami (spirits) or act as portals to the supernatural. Supernatural tree portals are right up Personas alley.
Even less surprising is the confirmation of it Persona 6 will allow players to navigate the daily grind of school, pursue romance, build friendships, and “cultivate memories that matter,” while awakening their Personas and dealing with supernatural events. “Every bond you tie becomes a weapon against the darkness that lurks within,” reads the official PlayStation Store description, which is an interesting interpretation of the issues at play, as well as how Personas are defined in the upcoming Atlus game.
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Of course, Persona 6 fans have a long wait ahead of them, but it's worth noting that all these details make it sound more like Persona 3 Reload (and of course the earlier versions of that game) than Personas 4 or Persona 5. It's obviously darker, although there's plenty of darkness in the P4 and P5, and that's saying something. What finally comes out of Persona 6 still remains to be seen, but if the 2027 rumors hold water, fingers crossed that the long wait is closer to the end than the beginning.
