Where to Play All Persona Games Legally in 2025

The *Persona* series, a spin-off of Atlus' *Shin Megami Tensei* franchise, has exploded in popularity, particularly with the release of *Persona 5 Royal*. Its iconic status is undeniable, with Shibuya Station becoming a pilgrimage site for fans seeking that quintessential Phantom Thieves photo op (though the station's been remodeled, the perfect angle can still be found!). However, this success story unfolded gradually over nearly three decades. Contrary to what the game titles might suggest, there are six mainline *Persona* games, not five—and that's excluding spin-offs, remakes, and enhanced editions (*Metaphor: ReFantazio* excluded, of course).

Exploring this rich 30-year JRPG history is a rewarding journey, though accessibility varies. Here's a guide to playing all the mainline *Persona* games legally. 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 their Personas after a fateful encounter with a fortune teller. Unfortunately, its most recent official re-release was on the PlayStation Classic. Finding this title on modern hardware is challenging; you'll likely need a physical copy for PS1, PlayStation Classic, or PSP. However, Atlus' commitment to remaking older Persona titles offers hope for a future remastered version.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 — Innocent Sin

Initially released in Japan in 1999 for the PlayStation, Persona 2: Innocent Sin didn't reach North America and Europe until 2011, via a PSP port. It's also available on the PlayStation Vita. This remains its most recent release, making it inaccessible on modern consoles, similar to Revelations: Persona. The story follows high schoolers in Sumaru, facing a mysterious villain, Joker, whose rumors warp reality.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

The direct sequel to Innocent Sin, released in 2000, Eternal Punishment takes place months later, continuing the "Joker Curse" with a new teenage reporter protagonist. Unlike Innocent Sin, it received a simultaneous North American PlayStation release in 2000, and a PSP remake in 2011, also available on the PlayStation Network for PS3 owners in 2013. Currently unavailable on modern hardware, a simultaneous remake with Innocent Sin seems a likely future possibility.

Persona 3

Marking the series' true independence from Shin Megami Tensei, Persona 3 (released on PlayStation 2 in 2006/2007) follows teenagers grappling with death while investigating the "Dark Hour." Persona 3 FES, with an added epilogue, is available on PS3. Persona 3 Portable, a more accessible version, was released on PSP and later ported to PS4, Windows, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The latest iteration, Persona 3 Reload (2024), is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Many consider Portable the best version of the game.

Persona 4

Released in 2008 for PlayStation 2, Persona 4 presents a classic murder mystery, with teenagers using Personas to solve a series of killings. The enhanced Persona 4 Golden (2012, PlayStation Vita) is now widely available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Persona 5

Persona 5, released in 2016/2017 for PS3 and PS4, catapulted the series to mainstream fame. The enhanced Persona 5 Royal, released in 2020, follows a protagonist, codenamed Joker, wrongly accused of assault, who becomes entangled in the world of "Palaces." Royal is now available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.