Sega is gearing up to celebrate the half-year anniversary of Persona 5: The Phantom X with a special update, Version 2.7, set to drop on December 25, 2026. This update will be a free treat for players, adding two new playable characters, Caroline and Justine, from Persona 5's original cast. But here's where it gets exciting: the international version will receive this update simultaneously with the East Asian version, bringing fresh content to players worldwide. Sega's anticipation is palpable, and they're building up to the event with a special livestream on December 23, 2025, at 12 pm UTC. You can catch it here: [Link to Livestream].
Persona 5: The Phantom X has been making waves since its release in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea in 2024, and its international and Japanese versions hit the shelves in June 2025. Recent updates have been rolling out at an accelerated pace to bridge the gap between the international and Japanese releases and the East Asian version. However, the East Asian version remains ahead in terms of main story and additional content. The game is developed by Perfect World's Black Wings Game Studio under the watchful eye of Atlus, and it takes place in modern-day Tokyo, just like Persona 5, but with a fresh twist. It introduces a new set of Phantom Thieves, led by a mysterious protagonist codenamed Wonder, and features a unique story where desires have been lost, along with side events and special contracts involving the original Phantom Thieves. The gameplay retains the dungeon-crawling and social sim elements that fans adore, including new palaces, Personas, modes, and mini-games, while other aspects have been reimagined. For those eager to dive deeper, RPGamer's recent impression of the game is a must-read: [Link to Review].
