The Phantom Thieves are back and things are getting wild on vacation. After months of waiting, Persona 5 Strikers announced to head west. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam players can play the hack and slash game on February 23, 2021. Those ready to prepare for the trip, pre-orders begin December 10, 2020 after 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Atlus was kind enough to supply screenshots and an official trailer of the announcement, see below.
Here’s what you can expect in Persona 5 Strikers:
New story and sights – Persona 5 Strikers features a deep story campaign and thrilling combat that makes for a true Persona experience. Visit 6 different cities across Japan, cook tantalizing regional recipes, and lend a helping hand to those in need; then fight against the Shadows to uncover the source of the corruption within the Metaverse dungeons. Jump into the story whether you are a newcomer to the series or a longtime fan!
Fight with Style – Attack enemies in the hybrid battle system that fuses explosive action-combat with pause-and-plan sequences to decide your next strategic move. Gain an advantage over your enemies by ambushing them, striking their elemental weaknesses to knock them down, and deal the finishing blow with an All-Out Attack!
Harness the Phantom Thieves’ full strength – All Phantom Thieves are fully playable, so utilize each character’s specific skills and summon their Personas for smooth, elegant combat! Strengthen their skills and abilities and fight with your own style. Each character has their own unique suite of wide-ranging, flashy spells and magic to clear out big hordes. Have you ever wanted to fight as a giant cat bus? Well, look no further. Persona 5 Strikers is purrfect for you.
Persona 5 Strikers announced for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam). Releases on February 23, 2021. Persona 5 Strikers website officially opened to the public and where to order.
Source: Atlus PR