Persona 4 Remake Still Far from Release, Sources Say
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– Sega confirmed that Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven won’t release until at least April 2026, during or after its 2027 fiscal year.
– The release timeline was accidentally disclosed in a now-removed Sega management presentation containing unredacted sales data.
– Stranger Than Heaven, initially called Project Century, was fully revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, while Persona 4’s remake was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase.
– Despite the long wait, Sega has several 2025 releases, including Raidou Remastered, Demon Slayer 2, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
– Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, will launch in September 2025 as another major Sega title.
Fans eagerly awaiting the Persona 4 remake and Stranger Than Heaven will need to exercise patience, as both titles are still years away from launch. According to recent reports, these highly anticipated games won’t arrive until at least April 2026, falling within or after Sega’s 2027 fiscal year. The information surfaced during a now-removed management presentation, though archived copies confirm the extended timeline.
The Persona 4 revival made waves during the Xbox Games Showcase, marking Atlus’s official confirmation of the project. Meanwhile, Stranger Than Heaven, initially teased as Project Century at The Game Awards 2024, received a deeper showcase at Summer Game Fest 2025 with fresh gameplay and its finalized title. Despite the excitement, concrete details about either title remain scarce, leaving fans speculating about potential enhancements or new content.
While the wait may feel daunting, Sega has plenty to offer in the meantime. The Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army already hit shelves in June, followed by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance arriving in August. For racing enthusiasts, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds revs up this September, featuring high-speed showdowns with familiar faces, including an unexpected crossover with SpongeBob SquarePants.
Though the delay might disappoint some, the extended development window suggests Sega and its studios are prioritizing quality. With a stacked lineup bridging the gap, players won’t be short on entertainment while counting down to 2026.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
