Atlus unveiled at the Xbox Game Showcase that a Persona 4 remake, titled Persona 4 Revival, is officially in development. However, the 40-second trailer sparked mixed reactions among fans.

Some criticized the graphics, color palette, animations, and lighting, while others expressed disappointment over the lack of a release date or confirmation of a Nintendo Switch 2 version.

"Man, the graphics look like basic Unreal Engine assets," said one fan. "It almost feels fan-made, no offense," to which another replied: "That trailer was seriously underwhelming, lol."

Given the remake was an open secret in the gaming community, some speculated the trailer was a quick acknowledgment of the project’s existence.

"This feels like a 'here, take it' kind of trailer," commented one fan, while another added: "It’s like they slapped this together after the voice actors said they weren’t coming back. I bet they told marketing to whip up a 30-second clip that same day."

Following the reveal, P-Studio director Kazuhisa Wada took to social media to reassure fans, stating that Atlus is "fully committed to advancing the Persona series."

"We’re thrilled to announce Persona 4 Revival. More details will follow in time," Wada shared. "Persona 4 has inspired numerous spin-offs, including a TV anime, Persona 4 Arena, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and Persona 4: Dancing All Night. It’s a cherished title at Atlus and holds a special place in my heart.

"We’re pouring our passion and dedication into this project. We’re confident it will deliver a fresh, exciting experience for both new players and longtime fans, and we can’t wait to share it with you."

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Wada continued: "We’re also actively planning the future of the Persona series. Our team is working diligently to meet global fan expectations, and progress is on track." He thanked fans for their support and hinted at more updates, saying, "Stay tuned."

We rated the original Persona 4 a 9/10, noting: "Persona 4 significantly improves on its predecessors, offering a deeper dungeon-crawling and social link experience that keeps players hooked." The enhanced Persona 4 Golden is now the definitive way to play on modern consoles, though fans continue to plead for a Nintendo Switch release after years of requests.

Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC, with day-one availability on Game Pass. For more, explore all announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase June 2025.