Overview of Persona 4 Remake Rumors
- The anticipated Persona 4 remake is rumored to be launching on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
- The recent registration of the domain p4re.jp has sparked renewed speculation about the game’s imminent release.
- In contrast to previous Persona titles that debuted on Xbox Game Pass, the recent Atlus releases have not followed suit.
Recent reports indicate that the long-speculated remake of Persona 4 may soon be available on Xbox Game Pass, as suggested by a trusted Microsoft insider. This claim aligns with emerging details about Atlus’s updated version of the game, hinting that the launch window might be sooner than anticipators had previously foresaw.
Since early 2024, discussions about the potential Persona 4 remake have intensified following the successful release of Persona 3 Reload, which set sales records for Atlus. Although many insiders have hinted at the game’s development, they did not expect an imminent release at that time.
In late March 2025, prominent Spanish YouTuber Extas1s reported that the Persona 4 remake is “on the verge of being unveiled,” with a promise of a simultaneous launch on Xbox Game Pass. This claim surfaced shortly after the registration of the p4re.jp domain in Japan, suggesting significant future developments for Persona fans. Notably, the domain p3re.jp was previously linked to Persona 3 Reload’s official site. While Extas1s suggested the title may be known as “Persona 4 Reload,”this naming seems unlikely given that the term “reload”is mainly associated with Persona 3.
Prior Persona Titles Released on Xbox Game Pass
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The first title in the Persona series to enjoy a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass was Persona 5 Tactica, launched in November 2023. Following closely, Persona 3 Reload made its debut on the platform in February 2024. Additionally, subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate were offered the P3R Expansion Pass for free, allowing them to retain it even after their subscription lapsed. However, the latest releases by Atlus, including Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance and Metaphor: ReFantazio, did not feature on the Xbox Game Pass. Although games like Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal were previously available on the service, they have since been removed from the lineup.
The p4re.jp domain registration closely mirrors the timeline of the p3re.jp domain, which was noted about three months before revealing Persona 3 Reload. The swift domain registration indicates that an announcement may be imminent for the Persona 4 remake, contrary to earlier expectations that the project remained in its formative stages as of early 2024.
Community response on social media suggests mixed feelings regarding the remake’s announcement; several fans have expressed a preference for updates on the next main installment of the series. Although Atlus confirmed the development of Persona 6 in July 2021, they have yet to share any subsequent information about this eagerly awaited title.