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Bethesda teases a major Starfield reveal next week, with Todd Howard stressing it isn’t a 2.0 reboot but promising tweaks and possibly new DLC; a PS5 port reportedly due in April; Warner Bros. Games Montreal faces layoffs amid broader budget cuts tied to Paramount's deal; Atlus announces a 15% raise for developers and overtime caps; and a PS5 Pro update is rolling out to improve upscaling on top titles.
Atlus is boosting salaries and reducing fixed overtime to help its workers amid a crunch in the games industry, raising starting salaries from 300,000 to 330,000 yen, lifting average annual pay by about 15%, and cutting fixed overtime hours from 30 to 20 per month, with changes taking effect in April 2026.
As Persona marks its 30th anniversary, Atlus teases a new chapter—likely Persona 6—via the anniversary site, with a larger reveal anticipated around January 8.
Atlus has launched a special website to celebrate Persona's 30th anniversary, featuring exclusive artwork and announcing an upcoming update on January 8, 2026, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for more news, alongside a potential collaboration with Fitness Boxing.
Atlus has released their 2026 New Year cards featuring Unicorn and Jack Frost, celebrating the year of the horse, with connections to their Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises.
Atlus has launched a dedicated website for the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, featuring exclusive artwork and upcoming updates, including potential new game announcements, with the next update scheduled for January 8, 2026.
Atlus is preparing a variety of initiatives for Persona's 30th anniversary in 2026, including future series developments and updates on Persona 4 Revival, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for announcements and support the series.
Atlus developers share their aspirations for 2026, celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Persona series with new initiatives, ongoing projects like Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5: The Phantom X, and exciting future plans, while expressing gratitude to fans for their support.
Persona 3 Reload is being optimized for the Switch 2 with a focus on graphics and performance, and will be the first Persona game on this platform, emphasizing portability and visual quality, despite some frame rate hiccups. The development team prioritized quick release and graphical adjustments over adding new content or features like a female protagonist, which was deemed too costly. The game features new S.E.E.S. uniforms and multiple romance options, with the team expressing hope that the game will introduce Persona to a broader Nintendo audience.
ATLUS and Studio Zero announced the Metaphor: ReFantazio 'Guidebook Edition' digital bundle set for early 2026, which includes the base game, a new English-only strategy guide, digital art book, soundtrack, and two costume DLC sets. Existing owners of the ATLUS 35th Digital Anniversary Edition will receive the strategy guide for free. The game is available now on multiple platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Atlus's Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army blurs the line between remaster and remake by significantly enhancing the original PS2 game with new content, improved graphics, and gameplay features, creating a hybrid that respects the original while making it more accessible and modern. This approach could set a precedent for re-releasing other classic titles.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a well-executed remake that revitalizes the PS2-era Atlus game with improved visuals and combat, offering a unique and memorable action RPG experience for modern players.
Atlus is actively preparing for the future of the Persona series, including the announced Persona 4 Revival for PS5, though its release date remains uncertain and has received mixed reactions. The studio has been busy with recent projects like Persona 3 Reload, raising questions about the timeline for Persona 6.
During the Xbox Games Showcase, Atlus announced Persona 4 Revival, a remake of the beloved RPG, with ongoing plans for future Persona series development by P-Studio, aiming to delight both new and longtime fans. The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass upon release, though no release date has been announced.
Persona 4 is officially being remade and was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, set in the rural town of Inaba, with a teaser hinting at a mystery storyline. The remake has confirmed the absence of original voice actors like Yuri Lowenthal, and an enhanced version, Persona 4 Golden, is currently available for various platforms.