Famitsu releases new persona 5 royal screenshots and gameplay details

A great topic for fans of the Persona series!

Famitsu, a Japanese gaming magazine, has recently released new screenshots and gameplay details for Persona 5 Royal, the upcoming enhanced version of Persona 5. Here are some of the highlights:

New Screenshots:

The new screenshots showcase various aspects of the game, including:

  1. The Velvet Room: A new area where players can interact with Igor and Caroline, who will help them with their confidant relationships.
  2. Palace Battles: New screenshots of the game's dungeon crawling mechanics, including new enemies and boss battles.
  3. Social Links: Scenes of the game's social simulation aspects, including character interactions and dates.
  4. Confidant Abilities: Screenshots of the new abilities and skills that players can unlock by strengthening their confidant relationships.

Gameplay Details:

Famitsu also revealed some new gameplay details, including:

  1. New Confidants: Persona 5 Royal will introduce new confidants, including Kasumi Yoshizawa, a new playable character, and Takuto Maruki, a teacher at Shujin Academy.
  2. New Palace: A new Palace will be added to the game, which will feature a new story and gameplay mechanics.
  3. Improved Graphics: The game will feature improved graphics, including new character models and environments.
  4. New Music: Persona 5 Royal will include new music tracks, including a new opening theme song.
  5. Story Changes: The game's story will receive some changes, including new cutscenes and dialogue.

Release Date:

Persona 5 Royal is set to release in Japan on October 31, 2019, for the PlayStation 4. There is no official release date announced for Western regions yet, but it's expected to be released sometime in 2020.

Overall, these new screenshots and gameplay details are exciting for fans of the Persona series, and it's clear that Persona 5 Royal will offer a fresh and improved experience compared to the original game.