Persona Director Addresses Rumors of Persona 1 and 2 Remakes

One of the directors and producers of the Persona franchise at Atlus has responded to recent rumors suggesting remakes of the original Persona and Persona 2 are on the way. Earlier this year, a reputable rumor began circulating, indicating that Atlus was embarking upon creating new versions of its first two Persona entries similar to the release of Persona 3 Reload. While it’s still uncertain if such a project is actually happening, one of the franchise’s main contributors is very much in favor of the idea.

Speaking to GameSpot, Kazuhisa Wada, one of the primary creative leads of the Persona series at Atlus, was asked directly about the possibility of remaking Persona 1 and Persona 2. Unsurprisingly, Wada didn’t confirm or deny if such a series of projects are happening at Atlus, but he did express his personal interest in the idea. However, whether he will be able to pursue this interest remains uncertain for now.

“It is not on my schedule right now,” Wada said regarding the potential remakes of Persona 1 and Persona 2. “I would like to do it someday.”

If earlier rumors have any validity, Atlus is said to be considering a variety of different Persona remakes. Apart from the first Persona and Persona 2, rumors have also suggested that a remake of Persona 4 is being considered. These developments are likely happening alongside plans for Persona 6, the next mainline entry in the RPG series. Regardless of which direction Atlus decides to go, it’s evident that Persona will continue to be a significant focus for the studio.

In the near term, however, Atlus will be looking to introduce something completely new. Set to release in October, Metaphor: ReFantazio will be the latest IP from Atlus that heavily borrows from ideas and mechanics seen in Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. Prior to this, the Episode Aigis DLC for Persona 3 Reload is set to go live on September 10th and will serve as an epilogue to the game’s story.

Source: GameSpot