Persona 4 Revival Announced at Xbox Games Showcase
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– Persona 4 Revival, a new edition of the 2008 RPG, was officially announced during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025.
– The teaser confirms the game is set in the countryside town of Inaba and briefly shows high school classrooms and streets, hinting at a mystery storyline involving murders and Personas.
– Voice actor Yuri Lowenthal revealed he won’t reprise his role as Yosuke Hanamura, stating he was not asked to return despite his efforts.
– Other original voice actors also confirmed they wouldn’t return, and a domain registration for the game further hinted at its existence before the announcement.
– Persona 4 Golden, an enhanced version of the original game, is currently available on multiple platforms for those who don’t want to wait for the remake.
The beloved RPG Persona 4 is making a triumphant return with a fresh revival announced during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025. Following months of speculation and leaks, Atlus confirmed the project, marking another classic title receiving the remake treatment after last year’s successful Persona 3 Reload.
The brief teaser offers glimpses of Inaba, the rural town where the story unfolds, contrasting sharply with the urban settings of other Persona games. Scenes of high school corridors and quiet streets set the stage before hinting at the supernatural mystery awaiting the protagonist. As in the original, players will dive into a gripping narrative involving unexplained murders, forming bonds with allies, and awakening powerful Personas to uncover the truth.
Rumors about the remake had been circulating long before the official reveal. Voice actor Yuri Lowenthal inadvertently fueled speculation when he publicly stated he wouldn’t return as Yosuke Hanamura. His since-deleted social media post revealed he had pushed to reprise the role but was turned down. Other original cast members also confirmed their absence, while domain registrations tied to the project added further credibility to the leaks.
For fans eager to revisit Inaba sooner, Persona 4 Golden remains available across multiple platforms. Originally launched for the PS Vita in 2012, the enhanced edition later expanded to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, offering a polished experience with additional content. The upcoming remake promises to modernize the cult classic while staying true to its roots, though details on gameplay enhancements or release windows remain under wraps for now.
(Source: Game Spot)
