Persona 5 given a lovey-dovey release date for North America
Persona fans in North America were finally given a release date today for Persona 5. Alongside the wonderful news, Atlus also announced two collectible editions for the game.
Persona 5 given a lovey-dovey release date for North America
The Japanese role-playing game series will be released exclusively on PlayStation 3 and PS4 and is available to pre-order now.
Besides the PS3 game, there will a PS4 SteelBook Launch Edition as well as a limited number of the "Take Your Heart" Premium Edition.
Those interested in the SteelBook Launch Edition for PS4 should know it is only available through pre-order and there are a limited number available. It will run you $59.99/CA$79.99, and is "emblazoned with Persona 5 designs."
The "Take Your Heart" Premium Edition is also a PS4-only offering and will set you back $89.99/CA$109.99.
It includes the following:
- Soundtrack CD: A selection of music from Persona 5 by legendary series composer Shoji Meguro in a CD wallet featuring P5 artwork.
- 4" Morgana plush: Morgana the cat is not just the mascot of the Phantom Thieves, but is also a member--and also not just a cat! The premium edition includes an exclusive 4" plush of Morgana.
- 64-page hardcover art book: This art book is full of concept sketches, character art, and more by character designer Shigenori Soejima.
- SteelBook: As strong as a vault, the game disc for the PS4 will come specially packaged in a SteelBook collectible case, emblazoned with Persona 5 designs.
- School bag: Designed after the traditional school bags in Japan, the exclusive replica bag comes complete with the Shujin Academy crest.
- Collectible outer box: Easily the largest premium edition in ATLUS' history, the entirety of the "Take Your Heart" Premium Edition comes in a colossal collectible box.
Atlus said the PS3 version of the game will come in a standard game box and will cost $49.99/CA$59.99.
Persona 5 will be released in North America on February 14, 2017 and the game will be on-hand at E3 2016 next week.
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