Atlus's recent job postings have ignited speculation about the highly anticipated Persona 6. The company's official recruitment page reveals openings that suggest active development on a new mainline Persona game.
Atlus Seeks Persona Producer: Persona 6 on the Horizon?
New Persona Project Hints
(c) Atlus Game*Spark initially reported Atlus's search for a new producer to lead the Persona team. The "Producer (Persona Team)" listing requires AAA game and IP experience, indicating a significant project. Additional postings, though not explicitly for the "Persona Team," include roles like 2D character designer, UI designer, and scenario planner, further supporting the notion of a major new development.
Director Kazuhisa Wada previously hinted at future mainline Persona entries in the company's long-term plans. While Persona 6 remains unconfirmed, these job listings strongly suggest Atlus is preparing for its next major release in the franchise.
The absence of a mainline Persona game since Persona 5's release nearly eight years ago has left fans eager for news. Numerous spin-offs, remakes, and ports have kept the franchise alive, but details regarding the next mainline entry remain scarce.
Rumors, dating back to 2019, suggested concurrent development of Persona 6 alongside titles like P5 Tactica and P3R. The phenomenal success of P3R, selling over one million copies in its first week, underscores the franchise's current strength and fuels speculation that a 2025 or 2026 release window for Persona 6 is plausible. While the timeline is uncertain, an official announcement seems imminent.
