The fact that we are still dealing with region-locked releases in 2025 is undoubtedly annoying. Granted, it remains relatively more common in the mobile gaming space, particularly for gacha-based titles. This raised concerns for fans eagerly anticipating Persona 5: The Phantom X, a spin-off from the beloved Persona franchise. Thankfully, there is good news for Southeast Asian players.
Following the announcement of the game’s global version, the lack of confirmation for the region sparked confusion and concern. Given the global popularity of the Persona series, many questioned why Southeast Asia seemed to be left out. That issue has now been addressed.
As many had suspected, the delay in the announcement was due to differences in publishing arrangements. It has now been confirmed that the Southeast Asian release will be handled by IWPlay World, a regional publisher. This partnership ensures that Persona 5: The Phantom X will officially launch in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
The release date for Southeast Asia has been set for July 3. Ahead of its official release, pre-registration for the mobile version is now open for Android users. So far, there have been no announcements regarding content differences between this release and other regions, which is a relief to many fans.
Adding to the positive news, the game’s initial trailer features English subtitles, which is reassuring for international players when it comes to accessibility. With localisation efforts clearly underway, it seems that Persona 5: The Phantom X is set to offer a global-quality experience for Southeast Asian fans eager to dive into its stylish world.
For those unfamiliar, Persona 5: The Phantom X is a gacha spin-off of the beloved role-playing series. Players will be able to put together their team of Phantom Thieves and take on the dangers to come, building relationships and social bonds with new Confidants along for the ride.
Persona 5: The Phantom X launches on July 3 in Southeast Asia and on June 26 for the rest of the world.
