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Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X)

Version 3.0 Patch Notes and Summary

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P5 Phantom X Version 3.0 Summary

The Version 3.0 Patch in Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X) will go live on January 8, 2026, and will feature the first dual-element character in Frostgale Kotone, alongside a new Main Story Chapter update, a new game mode and various updates to some mechanics! See the summary and the full patch notes here!

Version 3.0 Patch Summary

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New Character: Frostgale Kotone

Frostgale Kotone - Stream Introduction

The newest character added to the game is Frostgale Kotone, an alternate version of Mont. She is the very first dual element character, wielding both elements of Ice and Wind as an Assassin-type Persona-user!

Frostgale Kotone Character Guide

Main Story Chapter 3 Phase 3 Update

Unconditional Love Phase 3

Phase 3 of Persona 5: The Phantom X's Main Story Chapter 3, Unconditional Love, is set to be available once Version 3.0 launches! Make sure to be up to date with the current in-game story to be able to play this new story chapter!

Palace Map Update

Palace Map Update for Chapter 3 Phase 3

Chapter 3 Phase 3 is set to come with a new part of the Palace to explore! Make sure to explore the area once unlocked for challenges, treasure chests and boss fights!

New Story Tie-In Event

Unconditional Love Phase 3 Event

Much like the previous two Phases of Chapter 3, there will be another tie-in event to celebrate the release of Phase 3 of the current Main Story Chapter! Players can earn up to 1,280 Meta Jewels as they progress through the game and the story!

Login Bonus Campaign

Unconditional Love Phase 3 Login Bonus Campaign

In addition to the tie-in event, players can log in seven times during the event campaign's duration to receive up to seven Platinum Milicoins to use for the Weapon Banner gacha!

Synergy Update: Kotone Montagne

Kotone Synergy Update

There seems to be an update to Kotone Montagne's Synergy, in tandem with the release of Frostgale Kotone!

Kotone Montagne Synergy Bond Guide

Trial of the Astrolabe Game Mode

Trials of the Astrolabe Game Mode Revealed in Stream

A new game mode called Trial of the Astrolabe will be added to the game in Version 3.0! This challenges players to use their entire roster of Phantom Thieves, as all characters will have limited times of usage as you progress!

Trial of the Astrolabe Guide

Mindscape Update

Mindscape Update Announced

The Mindscape is getting a big update, as the center area of each character's Mindscape can now be unlocked using the materials found in the new game mode, Trials of the Astrolabe!

Mindscape Guide

New Music in Band Club

New Music in Band Club

Two new tracks are being added to the Band Club minigame! Enjoy the new tracks being added, with tracks from the original Persona 5 being added!

Music Club Guide

New Weapon for Wonder: Abyss Fang

Abyss Fang - New Weapon for Wonder

Wonder is set to recieve a new weapon called Abyss Fang, which improves his offensive capabilities like Attack, Damage and Critical Damage.

Lufel's Business Plan EX Update

Lufel

After Version 3.0, Lufel's Business Plan will receive another update, adding Plan EX to the game. This level can be unlocked after players complete both Plan III and Plan IV!

Lufel's Business Plan Guide and Rewards

New Rewards for Leveling Characters

New Rewards for Leveling Characters

All characters will receive additional rewards upon reaching Levels 75 and 80! These include characters you already have leveled up, so make sure to check your roster of characters and claim the prizes once Version 3.0 goes live!

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Patch Notes Summary
Version 3.0 Patch
(January 8, 2026)
New Character
Frostgale Kotone
Synergy Bond Update
・Kotone Montagne
New Content and Events
・Chapter 3 Phase 3
・Mindscape Update
・Trials of the Astrolabe
・Abyss Fang Dagger
・Lufel’s Business Plan EX
Version 2.7 Patch
(December 25, 2025)
New Character
Justine and Caroline
Synergy Bond
・Kotone Montagne
New Content and Events
・Twins Arc
・Cognitite Update
・Marian in Standard Banner
・Tycoon Season 2
・Phantom Pass Season 5
Version 2.6 Patch
(December 6, 2025)
New Character
Haru Okumura
Synergy Update
・Miyu Sahara
New Content and Events
・Maid Outfit Haru Okumura
・Metro of Desire New Route
・Spin to Win Raffle Rerun
Version 2.5 Patch
(November 25, 2025)
New Character
・Masaki Ashiya
Synergy Update
・Miyu Sahara
・Masaki Ashiya
New Content and Events
・Secret Key
・Velvet Trials
・Trial of Thorns
・New Personas and Dagger
Version 2.4 Patch
(November 6, 2025)
New Character
Futaba Sakura
Synergy Update
・Masaki Ashiya
New Content and Events
・Crossroads of Fate Pyramid Arc
・Maid Outfit Futaba Sakura
・Fox and Queen Contract Re-run
Version 2.3 Patch
(October 23, 2025)
New Story Chapter
Chapter 3 Phase 2
Synergy Update
・Kira Kitazato
New Content and Events
・Unconditional Love Phase 2
・New Persona: Cu Chulainn
・Pity at 110 Pulls in Contracts
・Yui Contract Re-run
・New Weapon for Wonder
Version 2.2 Patch
(October 9, 2025)
New Character
Seaside Tomoko
Synergy Update
・Kira Kitazato
New Content and Events
・Part Two of Summer Event
・Turnaround Ticket
・Wonder Summer Outfit
Version 2.1 Patch
(September 22, 2025)
New Character
Tropical Motoha
New Content and Events
・Summer Event
・Fishing
・Vicissitude Ink
Version 2.0 Patch
(September 4, 2025)
New Character
Chord
Wind
New Content and Events
・Phase 1 of Chapter 3
・Kichijoji Map
・Tasks
・Super Levels
・Romance of Ayaka Sakai
・New Revelation Cards
Version 1.4 Patch
(August 21, 2025)
New Character
Yumi Shiina (Phoebe)
Synergy Update
・Ayaka Sakai
・Yumi Shiina (Romance)
New Content and Events
・Mindscape - New Upgrades
・Metro of Desire Route
・Trial of Thorns - Challenge Boss Vent
Music Club Content Update
Version 1.3 Patch
(August 4, 2025)
New Character
Makoto Niijima
Chizuko Nagao
Synergy Update
・Kiyoshi Kurotani
・Yumi Shiina
New Content and Events
・Sinners of Vanity and Gluttony Boss Challenge - New Boss
・Relativity's Labyrinth Maze Challenge Updated
Soccer Club Content Update
Music Club Content Update
・Crossroads of Fate Bank Arc
New Side Missions
・ Haruna Nishimori
・ Chizuko Nagao
Version 1.2 Patch
(July 24, 2025)
New Character
Yusuke Kitagawa

Synergy Update and Romance
Shun Kano (Synergy)
・Yaoling Li (Romance)
New Content and Events
・Sinners of Vanity and Gluttony Boss Challenge
・Relativity's Labyrinth Maze Challenge
Soccer Club Content Update
・Crossroads of Fate Museum Arc
New Outfits
Ren Amamiya
Yusuke Kitagawa
Version 1.1 Patch
(July 10, 2025)
New Characters
Yui (Bui)
Minami Miyashita
New Boss
Miyazawa
New Synergy
Shun Kano
New Romance Options

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