Persona 5: Phantom X’s Phantom Idols Put the Ball in Persona 6’s Court

In a refreshing twist, the Phantom Idols from ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’ serve as an innovative spin on traditional party members. These newcomers could potentially introduce exciting changes in ‘Persona 6’. As a standalone title, ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’ will undoubtedly carve its own path. This includes the way players construct their team, a mechanism that has remained relatively consistent over the years. However, the Phantom Idols also present an intriguing possibility that has been on the horizon for quite some time. ‘Persona 6’ might seize this fresh opportunity and develop it further.

As the English version of “Persona 5: The Phantom X” gets closer, here’s a rundown of what players might encounter. This mobile game adaptation retains much of the “Persona” series essence in a unique package, although with some tweaks. Battle system and Social Links have their own versions, though modified. However, there are significant changes too, such as the game not being tied to a strict calendar, which seems to be due to it being a mobile gacha title. Despite these differences, “The Phantom X” should still feel familiar to “Persona” enthusiasts, and those who play it might appreciate how it could inspire characters in “Persona 6”.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Could Be the First Step Towards More Adult Protagonists in Persona Games

The Phantom X’s Phantom Idols Are Not Full Party Members

As a gamer, I find it intriguing to delve into the unique aspect of The Phantom X – the so-called Phantom Idols. Unlike regular companions in a Persona game, these aren’t characters themselves but rather cognitive replicas of individuals that Wonder has encountered. These replicas are portrayed as Persona users. What sets Phantom Idols apart is their diverse range, not just limited to students. Characters like Okyann, Messa, and Vino are among the adults who join the fight. Even though they aren’t traditional party members, this deviation from the norm could potentially hint at fresh ideas for future Persona teams.

Persona Parties Typically Do Not Include Adult Persona Users

In a possible scenario for Persona 6, these Ghost Idols might offer an opening for the game’s future party to comprise some veteran characters alongside the usual student and animal companions. A shift from three consecutive games featuring entirely student teams to incorporating adult members could bring a refreshing twist to the series’ formula. Not only would this add variety, but it also allows for narratives that mature characters can convey which the typical high school protagonists might not be able to tackle. The Phantom X hinted at this shift, but Persona 6 has the potential to fully embrace it.

In the game Persona 5 Strikers, there was an older character named Zenkichi who joined the team. However, you’ll only find him in this spin-off title, as he did not appear in any of the main series games.

Persona 2 Already Set the Precedent For Adult Party Members

Previously, some adult characters have been part of the user’s party in the Persona series, as seen in Persona 2. However, since a remake of Persona 2 hasn’t happened yet, many fans might not know this. In Persona 2, characters like Ulala, Baofu, and Katsuya were adult users of Persona. This sets a precedent for including older characters in the game party. However, after Persona 3, the series underwent a major overhaul and established a norm โ€“ parties consisting only of students and animal mascots. But perhaps Persona 6 will be the game to change this long-standing trend.

In the game “Persona 5: The Phantom X,” fans got a glimpse of potential future team dynamics. This spin-off has the power to influence the direction of the “Persona” series, despite being a standalone title. One intriguing aspect that could be further developed is the Phantom Idols. These characters, with their unique designs and thoughtful ideas, would have made great additions to the main party in “Persona 5.” Here’s hoping that “Persona 6” will build upon the foundation laid by “Persona 5: The Phantom X” and fully utilize these concepts.

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2025-06-04 16:34