Who left Atlus?

But after almost three decades with Atlus, Shoji Meguro has left Atlus to pursue his dream of indie game development with his new title: Guns Undarkness. For NME, I spoke with Meguro-san about his time with Atlus, his 25 years of Persona and what to expect from his first venture in indie game development.

When did Shoji Meguro leave Atlus?

Shoji Meguro (目黒 将司, Meguro Shōji, born June 4, 1971) is a Japanese composer, guitarist, and video game designer. He is best known for his work on the Persona series of video games by Atlus, of which he served as the sound director for until leaving the company in 2021.

Does Sony own Atlus?

A subsidiary of Sega, the company is known for video game series such as Megami Tensei, Persona, Etrian Odyssey, and Trauma Center, as well as Print Club (Purikura) arcade machines. Its corporate mascot is Jack Frost, a snowman-like character from their Shin Megami Tensei series.

Is Persona owned by Sega?

Persona, previously marketed as Shin Megami Tensei: Persona outside of Japan, is a video game franchise primarily developed and published by Atlus, and owned by Sega.

Will there be another Persona game?

Persona 6 Release Date Expectation

If Persona 6 is really getting announced in mid 2023, we'd expect it to release in early or mid 2024.

The Problem with Atlus Rereleases

Will Persona 6 have a female protagonist?

But the one addition the P3P added that stands out is the ability to play the game as a female protagonist. Mechanically and narratively, this meant new social links, new characters to interact with, and new romance paths with male students.

Has Persona 6 been confirmed?

Although Atlus had previously confirmed Persona 6 was in development, there has never been anything publicly revealed about the title, but it seems its internal release date goals may have been delayed.

How old is Atlus?

Atlus was initially founded in April of 1986 and mostly developed titles for other publishers until 1989, when it began to make its own games.

Does Atlus still make games?

The JRPG powerhouse developer has since gone on to release more major titles such as the expanded release of Persona 5 Royal, the action RPG spin-off Persona 5 Strikers, and the latest entry in its long-running Shin Megami Tensei series, Shin Megami Tensei 5.

Are Atlus games hard?

Nintendo Hard: Atlus Japan-developed games tend to be quite difficult. That One Boss: Has their own page for it.

Which Persona game has the best story?

In addition to its terrific narrative, Persona 5 Royal is the best Persona's combat has ever felt—with the “One More” battle system polished to a mirror sheen. It is, without a doubt, the best complete package in the series.

What Persona game should I start with?

The short answer — it doesn't matter! Start where you want. The long answer? It entirely depends. We probably wouldn't recommend starting with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax or Persona 5 Strikers now, but if you have played either of those games before P5R, P4G, or P3P's release, then it doesn't matter.

Did Sony fund Persona 5?

No, it isn't. The IP, as well as the game it was a spinoff of (Shin Megami Tensei) are both owned by SEGA, the owner of Atlus. If SEGA decided to release the next Persona game exclusively on Microsoft hardware or Nintendo hardware, they would be able to do that.

Is Atlus a 3rd party?

During its early lifetime, before it had fully established itself, Atlus USA was a third-party publisher for Sony, Nintendo and Sega for their respective home console systems.

Is Persona anniversary over?

Persona 25th Anniversary Celebrations End, Atlus Teases "Next Stage" Of Series. In case you missed it, Atlus' 25th anniversary Persona celebration has officially come to an end. Last weekend, it announced Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would be coming to modern platforms on 19th January 2023.

Is Persona Q1 canon?

Despite being a crossover between the two game's casts, the story of Persona Q is considered canon to the Persona timeline according to the developers.

Why does Atlus ignore Persona 1 and 2?

Because the development team at the time is a different one then at Persona 3. It isn't like they don't acknowledge the previous Trilogy. The thing is that the original message and themes are different and they used to (which is not bad by any means).

What is Atlus real name?

Atlus is a recording artist and songwriter hailing from Denver, Colorado. He developed a distinctive yet catchy sound, combining influences as diverse as pop, rock, hip-hop, and pretty much anything in between. Born Sean Haywood, the artist calls Colorado home.

What is singer Atlus real name?

Early Life and Background. Born Atlas Smith in 1987, Atlus grew up in New York City. From an early age, he was exposed to a variety of music styles and genres. His parents were avid music fans, often playing Motown and jazz at home.

What is Shin Megami Tensei mascot?

Jack Frost in particular is the mascot of the Megami Tensei series as a whole, often being used as a symbol of ATLUS, and will very often appear as at least a demon in games. Human Teddie sitting on top of his costume.

Who is the strongest Persona user?

Who is Joker's canon Persona?

While the player can freely choose a given name for Joker, his Phantom Thief code name, he is canonically named Ren Amamiya in-game and in most other appearances. Akira Kurusu is used in the game's manga adaptation.