Persona 5 Royal

In short: Persona 5 Royal is an RPG game released in 2019 by Atlus, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. Our score: 9.6/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $49.74.

Persona 5 Royal

Stylish JRPG with captivating story

Persona 5 Royal is the definitive edition of the acclaimed JRPG that follows a group of high school students who awaken to special powers and form the Phantom Thieves. By day, you attend school, build relationships, and explore Tokyo; by night, you infiltrate the cognitive palaces of corrupt adults. Royal adds a new semester, new characters including Kasumi and Maruki, new locations, and refined gameplay mechanics. With its stylish art direction, incredible soundtrack, and 100+ hour story, it stands as one of the greatest RPGs ever made.

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Our review

Persona 5 Royal is a JRPG that redefines the genre. You are a high school student by day and a heart thief by night - the combination of life simulator and dungeon crawler creates a unique experience like no other. The art style is simply breathtaking - every menu, transition, and battle is designed to feel alive. The story tackles themes of social justice, freedom, and rebellion against corrupt systems. The turn-based combat is fast and dynamic. The game is long - over 100 hours - but every moment is worth it.

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FAQ

What is the difference between Persona 5 and Royal?
Royal adds a new third semester, new characters, new Personas, improved mechanics and lots of content. This is definitely the recommended version.
How long is the game?
About 100-130 hours for a full playthrough. One of the longest JRPGs, but every moment is worth it.
Do I need to play previous Persona games?
No! Each Persona game is a standalone story with new characters. You can start directly from P5R.

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For parents

Recommended age: 14+. Oh my, 'Persona 5 Royal'! My 13-year-old (the one addicted to manga) started playing this a few months ago, and I swear, it took me a week to understand what on earth was going on. This isn't just another simple shooting game, folks, it's a whole deep story. But don't worry, Papa Chaim is here to h…

Parent guide to Persona 5 Royal

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Last updated: 01/04/2026