Persona® 5 Strikers news & patch notes

Hello Phantom Thieves! Thank you for reporting your issues with Persona 5 Strikers. Our team has addressed a number of issues reported and have rolled them to the beta branch. A full list of the issues addressed are listed at the bottom of this message. This is an opt-in hotfix, so if you would like to opt in, please do the following: From Persona 5 Strikers in your Steam library, right click and go to Properties. Navigate to the BETAS tab and enter the beta access code: H5328QXV3R74myei3uhh6ab2Pa5pUitjmVh From the drop down menu, select “hotfix1”. Issues addressed in this hotfix:

• Increased stability of the game against crashes and hang issues.
• Addressed an issue in which some users are getting an error message that the game cannot be run on their current OS, even though they are using Windows 10.

If you are not experiencing any major issues, we recommend not opting into the beta branch. UPDATE: 4/12/2021 Thank you for reporting issues and participating in our Beta release! Your feedback and involvement are crucial as we continue to improve the Steam release. We have prepared Hotfix 2, which should further increase stability of the game against crashes and hang issues. Here’s how to access it: Branch Name: hotfix2 Branch Password: jE29Ct7V3gGf3CWpYwrKeSEY9KVRUUZKr If you are not experiencing further issues with hotfix 1 we recommend not opting into the latest branch. Please post issues in this thread regarding this beta so that we can further identify technical issues. We appreciate your feedback and information you provided us. Thank you! ATLUS Comms

It’s showtime! Persona 5 Strikers is out now, and we’re celebrating the Phantom Thieves of Hearts’ first Steam infiltration with a special digital wallpaper collection featuring the Phantom Thieves of Hearts (and their new allies, Sophia and Zenkichi)! Show the world who your favorite Phantom Thief is - no matter who you pick, we’re sure your device will be looking cool. View the full collection here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/58b6098c66bd86fa09e46a5f494e070df9c4c656.jpg

The Phantom Thieves are taking Steam by storm! Strike back against corruption and liberate the hearts of the innocent in Persona 5 Strikers, available now and for the first time on PC! Persona 5 Strikers mashes up the characters and charm of Persona 5 with an all-new action-combat gameplay system, giving you new and exciting ways to take down Shadows! Each Phantom Thief has their own playstyle and special abilities – so make sure to try each character out. We hope you’ll enjoy your time with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts ♥ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/818c02add7ff0ff84c223d1b30653e0c7b409240.png

Welcome, Phantom Thieves! Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime in Persona 5 Strikers! The Phantom Thieves are ready to strike back against corruption in this all-new action-oriented sequel to Persona 5. Take control of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they travel across Japan, liberating the hearts of citizens who have had their desires stolen by Jail Monarchs. You’ll visit local destinations, learn new recipes, and investigate mysterious occurrences along your cross-country journey. But this isn’t your typical Persona game! Each Phantom Thief is playable in combat and has their own unique playstyle. Hop into battle as Skull to shock enemies or use Noir's shotgun to control the waves of Shadows descending upon the Metaverse! The possibilities are endless! While you play, please try to not spoil the surprise for others! If streaming, take care to avoid showing story spoilers and the game’s final boss fight. Also, any content past the first Shibuya stage should be labeled with a “spoilers warning” disclaimer. We hope you’ll enjoy your time with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts ♥ ATLUS Comms P.S. - You can still pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam now for immediate access to the game!

There’s less than one week until Persona 5 Strikers hits the road! And we’ve got a special preview of one of the amazing pre-order bonuses that you can look forward to on launch day – the Persona 5 Strikers Digital Bonus App! Bonus content includes behind-the-scenes video, a digital art book, and a digital soundtrack featuring over 40 songs from the game! The Digital Bonus App is a pre-order bonus for both Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Editions pre-orders of Persona 5 Strikers. Pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition for even more exclusive content AND start playing 4 days early, on 2/19! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/4e3afa806fa8ec23613a9300691152867d2312ee.jpg

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan! When a new Metaverse “Jail” emerges in Shibuya, it’s up to the Phantom Thieves of Hearts to investigate. As they dig deeper into the mystery, they discover innocent people are being jailed and forced to forfeit their hearts' desires by the whims of a Jail Monarch. In typical Phantom Thieves style, they're going to use everything they've got to liberate the imprisoned, return their hearts, and strike back against the corruption in their most explosive fight yet! Persona 5 Strikers is available for pre-purchase now - and play the full game 4 days early with the Digital Deluxe edition!

Prepare to Strike Back with our Persona 5 Strikers Launch Celebration! ⭐ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/9d1fdf31f2dd9f344efdff22b33f2edf87bb2216.jpg Join the English cast of Persona 5 Strikers for a panel discussion with special developer messages, exclusive footage, and more! The celebration begins Feb. 18th @ 9AM PT on twitch.tv/atlus_west!

The Phantom Thieves are back and better than ever! Take control of all Phantom Thieves and use their unique playstyles and combat abilities to tear through swarms of enemies in an all-new hybrid battle system! Plan your strategy and utilize each teammate to their fullest with elemental attacks, ambushes, and special abilities. Here’s a taste of what you can expect from each character:

• Joker has high attack power and mobility, darting in with his dagger for quick close-range attacks.
• Sophie is a mysterious girl who meets the Phantom Thieves in the Shibuya Metaverse. She uses a yo-yo to quickly attack a large number of enemies and a blaster for her Gun attacks.
• Skull can rush headfirst into battle with high attack and defense capabilities. Charge up your attacks to increase their damage and range!
• Mona wields a shortsword and is an agile fighter who can unleash attacks both on the ground and in the air. He can also lock onto multiple enemies using his slingshot!
• Panther wields a whip in battle. Her attacks have a wide range and can hit multiple enemies. She can also ignite her whip with flames and add the Fire element to her attacks!
• Fox wields a katana. He boasts high attack power and can strike enemies multiple times. He can also unleash a flurry of attacks and counter as he sheathes his sword!
• Queen is a close-range fighter who uses her fists as her weapons. She can use various nuclear skills while riding on her bike-shaped Persona and can fire her revolver for rapid gun attacks!
• Oracle acts as the Phantom Thieves’ navigator, analyzing their surroundings and enemy data. By observing combat situations, she can report the team's ailments, discover the weaknesses of enemies, and chart the team's movements!
• Noir wields an axe when fighting and can connect her Psychokinesis and Gun attacks to her regular attacks! Her gun, a grenade launcher, has high attack power and range.

Join the battle to liberate hearts when Persona 5 Strikers releases next month, and play the full game 4 days early with the Digital Deluxe edition!

The Phantom Thieves are back in action in Persona 5 Strikers, now available for pre-purchase! But that’s not all - pre-purchase the Persona 5 Strikers Digital Deluxe Edition and play the full game 4 days early, beginning Feb. 19! Be among the first to join the Phantom Thieves and liberate hearts all across Japan! The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:

• Exclusive access to the game four days early, on February 19
• Bonus Content Digital Download
• Digital Art Book
• Digital Soundtrack – Over 40 songs included
• Behind-the-Scenes Video – Making of the Music “You Are Stronger” and “Towards a Dream”
• Persona Legacy BGM
• Persona 1 and Persona 1 PSP remake
• Persona 2 Innocent Sin and Persona 2 Eternal Punishment
• Persona 3 and Persona 3 Portable
• Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden
• All-out Attack Pack
• Boost Skills Pack
• Basic Affinity Skills Pack
• Ally Buff Skills Pack
• Armor Pack
• Persona Points
• Enemy Debuff Skills Pack

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/4e3afa806fa8ec23613a9300691152867d2312ee.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39322247/a7af7412d388f700d04a88cc542157574e3fef58.jpg Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime when Persona 5 Strikers hits PC next month!