The rumors of aPersona 4remake are starting to ramp up, and it might be launching sooner than fans think. This comes after reports that Atlus registered apossiblePersona 4remake-related domain, fueling speculation that the game is in the middle of development already.
APersona 4remake would make sense following the success ofPersona 3 Reload. The fourth installment also received critical acclaim when it first came out in 2008 because of its exciting gameplay, strong characters, and a compelling plot about uncovering the truth behind the murders in Inaba. At the same time, the rumoredPersona 4remake could affectPersona 6’s release window.
A Persona 4 Remake May or May Not Steal Persona 6’s Thunder
There have been severalleaks and rumors aboutPersona 6’s potential release dateand gameplay mechanics, but the game is still pretty much a mystery because Atlus has yet to make an official announcement about its development. Some believe that the sixth installment is already being developed and could release sometime this year or in the next couple of years. However, even if that’s the case, Atlus' plans could still change, and it could come out with other projects, such as aPersona 4remake, within this period.
Pros to a Persona 4 Remake Before Persona 6
What’s good about potentially releasing aPersona 4remake is it would givePersona 6more time to cook in development. Longtime fans know justhow deep eachPersonagame’s story goes. Atlus really makes sure to give each character depth, and make the combat system slightly different in every installment while still maintaining a sense of familiarity. It would understandably take a significant amount of time for Atlus to refine the sixth installment, ensuring that it’s a fresh experience from its predecessors.
Persona 4is also worth revisiting, especially if fans haven’t played it for a while. The close bonds that the protagonist has with everyone, especially his teammates and the Dojima household, results in a particularly heartwarming experience. If Atlus' work onPersona 3 Reloadis any indication, the rumoredPersona 4remake could improve the game’s core features by leaps and bounds, most especially Inaba and the dungeons within the Midnight Channel.
Cons to a Persona 4 Remake Before Persona 6
However, there could be a catch if thePersona 4remake comes out beforePersona 6, including the possible effect on the latter’s release window. As mentioned, there have been leaks suggesting thatPersona 6might launch in 2025, but Atlus hasn’t confirmed this and could have other plans in mind. If the sixth installment gets pushed back, fans might get impatient since it’s almost a decade sincePersona 5came out.
Granted, Atlus hasn’t scrimped on game releases in the last few years, which includeda number ofPersona 5spin-off titles. These games might have a decent following, but the fatigue of playing the same Phantom Thieves in different iterations is definitely possible for some fans. Despite the Phantom Thieves' global popularity, many fans are also craving new content that doesn’t involve the beloved party, whichPersona 6could finally deliver.
Whether Atlus releasesPersona 6or the rumoredPersona 4remake soon, the fans of the franchise win either way. The beauty ofPersonagames is that they’re replayable, allowing players to explore other possibilities they may have missed, especially with Social Links in the mainline titles. There’s no shortage of content to play through before the next installment comes out, which, at the end of the day, is still a good thing for longtime fans.
