Persona 5: The Phantom X Already Has One Advantage Over the Main Series

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Persona 5: The Phantom X Already Has One Advantage Over the Main Series

Highlights

  • Persona 5: The Phantom X‘s design as a gacha game gives it more crossover potential than most Persona games.
  • Atlus says The Phantom X will have crossovers with other Persona games, but there’s potential for much more.
  • The Phantom X could interact with other Sega properties such as Like a Dragon or reach out to other JRPG giants like Final Fantasy.

As a seasoned gamer who has been around the block more than once, I can confidently say that Persona 5: The Phantom X is shaping up to be quite the intriguing addition to the gaming landscape. With its innovative approach to the Persona series and its potential for cross-IP collaborations, it’s like Atlus has brewed a perfect storm of excitement for both die-hard fans and casual gamers alike.

Title “Persona 5: The Phantom X” deviates from its predecessors in several aspects. To begin with, it’s the initial game in the series that isn’t directly developed by Atlus. Instead, Chinese studio Black Wings Game Studio is primarily handling this upcoming spin-off, with Atlus serving more as an oversight role for the project.

Persona 5: The Phantom X, being a free-to-play game as part of the GAAS (Game as a Service) series, already deviates from typical franchise expectations. However, it can set itself apart even more by focusing heavily on collaborations with other franchises, a strategy unique to gacha titles like this spin-off. Unlike the mainline Persona games, this mobile version has the potential to collaborate with various IPs, which can attract a broader audience due to its availability on widely used platforms. Successful crossovers are common in similar gacha genre games, making this an exciting opportunity for P5X.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Should Embrace Its High Crossover Potential

Crossovers Are Very Prevalant in Mobile Games and GAAS Titles

Over the past few years, cross-overs have emerged as a notable feature in both mobile games and live service titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty Mobile, Dead by Daylight, Among Us, Arknights, and numerous others. These collaborations often take shape as character skins or other purchasable cosmetics, sometimes even introducing fresh playable characters. Regardless of the specific form they assume, crossovers in mobile gaming can rake in a significant amount of revenue through microtransactions based on the popularity of the associated intellectual property.

The Mainline Persona Games Aren’t Known For Having Tons of Crossovers

In terms of solo console games like the mainline Persona series, cross-IP collaborations are less common because they aren’t easily profitable due to their lack of monetization opportunities. Unlike publishers who usually charge for crossover skins, AAA singleplayer games are already priced between $60-$70, reducing the likelihood of players spending extra money on microtransactions. However, Persona 5: The Phantom X stands out as it’s a free-to-play gacha game that already incorporates effective monetization strategies for selling skins. Therefore, P5X has more potential than any other game in the Persona series when it comes to collaborations and crossovers.

There Are Many Franchises that Persona 5: The Phantom X Could Collaborate With

To date, Atlus has confirmed that “Persona 5: The Phantom X” will soon partner with other “Persona” games, such as “Persona 5 Royal”, “Persona 4 Golden”, and “Persona 3 Reload”, respectively. While it’s not unusual for “Persona” games to include paid items based on other titles within the franchise, the real excitement lies in potential collaborations with franchises outside of Atlus, like those owned by Sega. Characters from games such as “Bayonetta”, “Sonic”, “Like a Dragon”, and even “Space Channel 5” could enrich the gameplay experience of “Persona 5: The Phantom X”. Atlus might even explore partnerships with third-party franchises, such as “Final Fantasy”, “Kingdom Hearts”, and “Monster Hunter”.

Upon its western release, Persona 5: The Phantom X might become a blockbuster and one of the most financially successful games in the Persona series if Sega and Atlus strategize effectively. P5X has the potential to acquaint the Persona franchise with a broader, more casual gaming audience, while collaborations with other franchises could significantly boost the series’ popularity.

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2024-08-16 02:37