The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation has an interview with Persona 3: Dancing Moon Night and Persona 5: Dancing Star Night producer Kazuhisa Wada, who provides a few updates on Persona series developments.
Here are the tidbits:
“Persona Q2 is in earnest development.”
“We are working on a mid-to-long term plan, including numbered title(s), so that users will constantly be able enjoy the Persona series starting next year.”
“There are also plans to actively work on collaboration projects.”
“Downloadable content for the Persona Dancing games will be released until August. Free downloadable content will be released every week.”
Persona 3 Dancing and Persona 5 Dancing Hit PS4 and PS Vita Early 2019
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight Hit PS4, PS Vita Early 2019
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby it’s finally time! We here at Atlus are happy to announce that the latest rhythm games based on the worldwide JRPG phenomenon, both Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight will be launching in the Americas and Europe early 2019! Both games will feature all of the songs included in their original Japanese versions, as well as a full English dub, dual audio options, and English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish subtitles.
Both games come complete with dozens of fan-favorite songs from the original Persona 3 and Persona 5 by Shoji Meguro, composed by Ryota Kozuka, as well as all-new remixes by ATOLS, Lotus Juice, ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo / block.fm), Jazztronik, and more. You’ll start out with only a small selection of songs, but as you complete them, you’ll unlock more songs, dancers, partners, and costumes to customize your perfect performance.
Getting started in P3D/P5D is simple – choose a song, select a difficulty level, select your dancer(s), and get on with the show! After that, all you need to do is time button presses with the on-screen prompts in time with the music, and you’ll be jamming along with your favorite Persona series characters. There’s also an auto-play mode in case you just want to enjoy some catchy songs and expertly-choreographed dance routines (auto-play won’t count for progression, though).
Want to take a break and connect with the members of SEES or the Phantom Thieves? As you complete specified songs and accomplish various objectives, you’ll start to unlock “Social” event scenes between characters. These scenes offer a fun look into character personalities and relationships with each other; some “Social” scenes will also unlock new items after they’re viewed!
We’re really excited to share this alternate side of the Persona series with all of our fans in the West. Get ready, because life will change when Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight launch early 2019!
Jonathon Stebel - Associate PR Manager, Sega of America
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight launch December 4 in
Europe
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and digitally for PS Vita on December 4 in the Americas and Europe, publisher Atlus announced.
In addition to the standard edition ($59.99 on PlayStation 4, $39.99 on PS Vita), an “Endless Night Collection” including both Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, as well as a digital download for Persona 4: Dancing All Night will also be released physically and digitally for $99.99 on PlayStation 4 and digitally for $69.99 on PS Vita
Here is an overview of each game’s key features, via Atlus:
• Memorable Soundtrack – Return to the worlds of Persona 3 and Persona 5 and relive cherished memories with the games’ most memorable songs by Shoji Meguro, composed by Ryota Kozuka, as well as all-new remixes by ATOLS, Lotus Juice, ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo / block.fm), Jazztronik, and more! Unlock a total of 25 fan-favorite tracks in each game.
• Dancing! – Choose from several difficulty levels and dance alongside the members of SEES and the legendary Phantom Thieves in a customizable rhythm game experience. Characters can tear up the dance floor with a partner by performing well during a song and entering “Fever” mode; try out some of your favorite character combinations!
• English and Japanese Voiceovers – Choose to listen to your favorite characters’ voices in either English or Japanese with dual audio options! English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish subtitles are also available.
• Social – In “Social,” players can connect with their favorite characters and deepen their social bonds through conversations and mini-events. Fulfill character-specific conditions to unlock special events and unlock new items.
• Collect Costumes – Collect and equip a variety of costumes and accessories to create an even flashier dance experience.
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight bundle sizzle trailer
Atlus has released an official sizzle trailer for the Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight Endless Night Collection bundle.
As previously announced, the Endless Night Collection includes both Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, as well as a digital download for Persona 4: Dancing All Night, for $99.99 on PlayStation 4 and $69.99 on PS Vita. The PlayStation 4 version will be released both physically and digitally.
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight are due out for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in the Americas and Europe on December 4.