Today, September 20, 2026, Persona series Had an important birthday: 30 years. The first chapter of the series was known in Japan as Megami Ibunroku Persona and later came to the West under the title Revelations: Personaswhich actually debuted on the PlayStation in Japan on September 20, 1996. Yes, these years have passed.
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To celebrate the occasion, development studio Atlus has released a New version celebration video Originally published last January.
Dubbed the “Shadow Edition,” this new version reimagines the series’ historical protagonists by introducing an evil antagonist.
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The company sent an official message to fans at the time of the film’s release: “Happy 30th Anniversary, Persona! Today, September 20, 2026, marks the series’ 30th anniversary. To celebrate, we’re releasing ‘Shadow Ver.'” The 30th anniversary video was originally released in January. “What if the protagonists all have their own shadow?”. Check out this special limited edition video created exclusively for Persona’s 30th anniversary. “
While the series’ history is worth celebrating and is increasingly central to Atlus and Sega’s strategies, the company’s and users’ attention turns to the next chapter: Persona 4 Resurgence, which will release in February on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, S, and PC.









