Where to Play All Persona Games Legally in 2025

Atlus's *Persona* series, catapulted to iconic JRPG status by *Persona 5 Royal*, boasts a surprisingly rich history. While *Persona 5*'s popularity led to Shibuya Station becoming a pilgrimage site for fans seeking that iconic Phantom Thieves photo op (though the station's been remodeled, the angle remains!), the franchise's success was a gradual climb. A *Shin Megami Tensei* spin-off, the first *Persona* game debuted nearly three decades ago. Contrary to what the game titles might suggest, there are actually six mainline entries, excluding spin-offs, remakes, and enhanced versions (*Metaphor: ReFantazio* doesn't count!).

Exploring this 30-year JRPG legacy is a rewarding journey, though accessibility varies. Here's where you can legally play all mainline *Persona* games. A PSP might be a worthwhile investment.

Revelations: Persona

Released in 1996 for the original PlayStation, with later releases on Windows and PSP, Revelations: Persona sees our heroes gaining Personas after a fateful fortune-telling encounter. Unfortunately, its most recent "re-release" was on the PlayStation Classic (2018). Currently, no modern hardware versions exist; finding a physical copy for PS1, PlayStation Classic, or PSP is your best bet. However, with Atlus's commitment to remaking older titles, a modern remaster is hopeful.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 — Innocent Sin

Initially released in Japan in 1999 for the PlayStation, Persona 2: Innocent Sin saw a North American and European release on PSP in 2011, also available on PlayStation Vita. This remains its most recent release. Like Revelations: Persona, it lacks modern console availability. The story follows Sumaru high schoolers battling the reality-bending villain, Joker.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

The direct sequel to Innocent Sin, released in 2000, Eternal Punishment features a different protagonist, a teen reporter, continuing the "Joker Curse" storyline. Unlike Innocent Sin, it had a simultaneous North American PlayStation release in 2000. A PSP remake (2011) was also available on the PlayStation Network for PS3 owners (2013). Currently unavailable on modern hardware, a joint remake with Innocent Sin seems highly plausible.

Persona 3

Marking the series' independence from Shin Megami Tensei, Persona 3 (PS2, 2006/2007) centers on teens investigating the "Dark Hour" time anomaly. Persona 3 FES (PS3), featuring an epilogue, followed. Persona 3 Portable (PSP, later PS4, Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) is considered by some to be the best version. The latest version, Persona 3 Reload (2024), is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Persona 4

Released in 2008 for PS2, Persona 4 presents a murder mystery where teens use Personas to solve crimes. The enhanced Persona 4 Golden (PS Vita, 2012) is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Persona 5

Persona 5 (PS3, PS4, 2016/2017) propelled the series to mainstream fame. The definitive version, Persona 5 Royal, released later and is available on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The story follows Joker, wrongfully accused of assault, who becomes entangled in the world of "Palaces."