Sega signs distribution deal with Atlus for Japan

Sega's announced its signed a distribution deal with Persona and Catherine company Atlus in Japan, effective as of this coming April.

In a statement (via Andriasang), the pair said it hoped that by making full use of Sega's distribution network, the new deal would drive sales of games from Atlus.

Atlus was bought back in 2010 as Index Holdings' consumer games brand.

The company is set to launch a number of Persona 4-related items this year, including fighter The Ultimate Arena which was teased for a US release overnight, with a Persona 5 announcement expected this year.