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SEGA and ATLUS have announced that Joker will be available in Persona5: The Phantom X at launch.

In a special preview trailer, it has been confirmed that Joker will be available at launch. Joker Steals the Spotlight! P5X Early Access presents an inside look into Persona5: The Phantom X with Jun Fukuyama, the voice of Joker. He goes over the role Joker and the other characters will have while presenting an inside look into the game.

Persona5: The Phantom X launches on June 26 for the PC and mobile devices. A spin-off of the acclaimed JRPG, players assume the role of a student living a double life as a Phantom Thief. By day, they attend school and enjoy various activities around the city. By night, they infiltrate cognitive dungeons to steal Treasures and reform the twisted desires of corrupt adults.

To celebrate its launch, Anime Expo will also be hosting a special panel on July 5th. The panel will feature an inside look into the game while treating the audience to exclusive freebies and a special live performance by Lyn Inaizumi, featuring original songs from Persona 5. The panel will take place from 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM in Petree Hall.

The original Persona 5 launched for PlayStation 4 in 2016, followed by Persona 5 Royal in 2019. Royal was later released for all major consoles and PC in 2022. Another spin-off, Persona 5 Tactica, debuted on November 17, 2023, for all major platforms. To learn more about the Royal version of the game, be sure to check out our review of the PC version.

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