Persona 5 Strikers is the Dynasty Warriors gameplay crossover we never knew we needed
While 2020 has been underwhelming for many of us, gaming has been thriving amidst all of the restrictions and lockdowns across the globe. 2021 is looking to continue this trend, especially so for JRPG fans, as there is a whole slew of upcoming new games in the genre, none bigger than the next game in the Persona franchise, Persona 5 Strikers – A direct sequel to the previous game, Persona 5 Strikers is set six months after the events of Persona 5.
Persona 5 Strikers is being developed in collaboration with Omega Force (Dynasty Warriors), who are adding their own Musou style combat to the rich and vibrant Persona world. The results look like spectacularly good fun and are teased in the new trailer below:
Persona 5 Strikers released in Japan on 20th February 2020 (as Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers), however, the worldwide release is now scheduled for 23rd February 2021.
Atlus has also released a few official details for the game:
“Persona 5 Strikers takes players on an epic road trip with the Phantom Thieves, where they strike back against the corruption overwhelming cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
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.”
Like many others, we here at Total Gaming Addicts are very excited to see what the new twist on one of the most outstanding games of the last generation can bring.
Persona 5 Strikers releases worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows on 23rd February 2021.
And as a final treat, here’s the voice actors reacting to the trailer: