Atlus, known for the iconic Persona RPG series, has recently updated the job listings on its official recruitment page, sparking growing speculation about the next mainline entry a.k.a Persona 6.
Atlus Looks for Persona Producer Amid Persona 6 Speculations
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As initially reported by Game*Spark, Atlus is actively seeking a new producer to join the Persona development team. The job listing, titled "Producer (Persona Team)," calls for someone with experience in IP and AAA game development to oversee the franchise's production and management. Other job listings were also posted, however they weren't indicated as roles for the "Persona Team." Nonetheless, these included positions such as 2D character designer, UI designer, and Scenario Planner.
This job listing report comes following earlier comments from game director Kazuhisa Wada, who mentioned that the company’s mid-to-long-term plans include producing new entries for the series. While no official announcement has been made regarding Persona 6, the recently spotted job listings could suggest that Atlus is gearing up for its next major title in the beloved RPG franchise.
It’s been nearly eight years since the release of Persona 5. During this time, fans have seen numerous spin-offs, remakes, and ports, but little is known about next mainline Persona entry. Hints about "Persona 6" have occasionally surfaced through teases and rumors.
Rumors dating back to 2019 suggested that Persona 6 was being developed alongside the more recent Persona title releases, such as P5 Tactica and P3R, which fueled sepculation regarding the commencing of project development on a new major release. With P3R becoming one of the fastest-selling game in the series' history, reaching one million copies sold within its first, the momentum behind the franchise is stronger than ever. It has been speculated that Persona 6 could be aiming for a 2025 or 2026 window. While the timeline remains uncertain, we suspect that an official announcement may not be far off.
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Atlus recruitment page
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Atlus is looking for a new producer for the Persona team, job listing suggests
