'Persona 5' Release Date, News & Update: Title Will Be Out In September; Fourth Trailer Released

For "Persona" fans who have been waiting for the fifth installment of the franchise, your wish will soon be granted. According to reports, Atlus has finally announced the release date of "Persona 5."

'Persona 5' Will Be Out On Sept. 5 In Japan

The Verge reported that after a lengthy countdown, Atlus finally announced that "Persona 5" would be released on Sept. 5 in Japan. However, it is still unknown when the title will be available for the rest of the world.

"Persona 5" was initially slated for release last year. However, it was delayed in September. "Persona 5" is coming to PS3 and PS4. For those interested, pre-orders will open on May 6 at 10 JST, Gematsu notes.

'Persona 5' Will Join E3 2016

According to the report, "Persona 5" will attend the upcoming E3, which will run from June 14 to 16 in Los Angeles. Altus also announced that the "Persona 5" anime special, "Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers" will air in September. It will be a 30-minute animation produced by A-1 Pictures. The said anime is a prologue story featuring the Phantom Thieves on a certain mission.

That's not all, for "Persona" fans out there, Atlus will be hosting the first orchestra concert for the franchise on August 13. There will also be a "Persona 20th Anniversary Festival" at Arts Chiyoda in December.

New 'Persona 5' Trailer Out

There is no doubt that "Persona 5" fans are all delighted with the progress of the game. Atlus has been treating fans after announcing the release date of the title. The future "Persona" events are another treat for fans, who have been looking forward to the role-playing game for a while now.

However, that's not all. Atlus released a new "Persona 5" trailer that will surely blow you away. In a separate report from the Verge, the almost five-minute video features a huge variety of spaces that gamers can explore, including Tokyo and what appears to be a futuristic space station.

By day, the "Persona 5" teenage heroes are regular high school students, but in the evening, they pursue fantastic adventures. Even if you don't understand Japanese, you will certainly appreciate the latest "Persona 5" trailer.

Are you excited for "Persona 5?" Are you happy for Atlus' big surprises? What do you expect from the upcoming game? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.