Shin Megami Tensei: Persona Central Speculation Intensifies with Job Listings

Atlus's recent job postings have ignited speculation about the highly anticipated Persona 6. The iconic RPG developer's recruitment drive hints at the potential development of the next mainline entry in the beloved series.

Atlus Seeks Persona Producer: Persona 6 on the Horizon?

New Producer Sought for Unnamed Persona Project

(c) Atlus Game*Spark reported that Atlus is actively recruiting a new producer for its Persona team. The "Producer (Persona Team)" listing seeks an experienced individual with AAA game and IP management expertise. Additional postings, while not explicitly for the Persona team, included roles such as 2D character designer, UI designer, and scenario planner.

This recruitment follows comments from game director Kazuhisa Wada, who indicated that new Persona entries are part of Atlus's long-term strategy. While Persona 6 remains unannounced, the recent job listings strongly suggest Atlus is preparing for a major new release in the franchise.

With nearly eight years having passed since Persona 5's release, fans have eagerly awaited the next mainline entry. Numerous spin-offs, remakes, and ports have bridged the gap, but details on a new core game have been scarce. Rumors and hints of "Persona 6" have periodically surfaced.

Speculation intensified in 2019 with suggestions that Persona 6 was in development alongside titles like P5 Tactica and P3R. The phenomenal success of P3R, selling over one million copies in its first week, further underscores the series' enduring popularity. A 2025 or 2026 release window has been speculated, though the timeline remains unconfirmed. However, an official announcement seems increasingly likely.