Persona 5: The Phantom X Unleashes Akihabara and a New Star Phantom Thief!
Dive into Tokyo’s Electric Town and Recruit Dogenzaka Luna in the Latest Ver.3.1 Update.
Sega’s popular mobile and PC game, Persona 5: The Phantom X (P5X), has received its highly anticipated Ver.3.1 update. This significant update opens up the iconic district of Akihabara for players to explore, alongside the introduction of a captivating new ★5 Phantom Thief, Dogenzaka Luna, voiced by Mikako Takahashi.
Akihabara Unlocked: A New Urban Playground
Tokyo’s renowned Electric Town, Akihabara, now serves as a dynamic new hub in P5X, expanding the game’s urban life simulation. Players can immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of this district, known globally as a mecca for anime, manga, and game culture.
New activities await, including working at a ‘concept cafe’ and experiencing the charm of a ‘maid cafe’ – a unique concept establishment where staff dressed in maid costumes serve customers, offering a delightful and immersive experience.
The excitement continues at the game center, where players can try their luck at crane games. This classic arcade staple allows players to use in-game currency to win various plushies, including the limited-time ‘Jack Frost Mini.’ These adorable prizes can then be proudly displayed in the protagonist’s personal room, adding a touch of personalized flair.
Players are buzzing with excitement, eager to explore the vibrant digital rendition of Akihabara and uncover the mysteries alongside the newest Phantom Thief.
Introducing Dogenzaka Luna: The Howler
The update also marks the arrival of a brand-new ★5 Phantom Thief, Dogenzaka Luna (codenamed: Howler). She is now available through the ‘PICKUP Phantom Idol Contract’ event, which boosts her appearance rate.
Dogenzaka Luna excels at weakening enemies, gaining additional debuff effects and increased attack power against Fire, Wind, Ice, Electric, and Consciousness Resonance attacks. Equipping her with a ★5 weapon further enhances these debuff capabilities, especially when paired with allies who specialize in these attributes. Her strategic value lies in her ability to significantly amplify the party’s overall damage output by weakening formidable foes.
The ‘PICKUP Phantom Idol Contract “Wanwan Luna!”‘ will run until February 13, 2026, giving players a chance to add this powerful new character to their team.
Thrilling New Events and Rewards
Two exciting limited-time events are now underway, offering unique gameplay experiences and valuable rewards:
Akihabara Mystery Map
Join Dogenzaka Luna in exploring Akihabara and clear all missions on the ‘Mystery Solving Sheet.’ This event provides ‘Jizai Kessho’ (a currency used for contracts, similar to gacha pulls), ‘Kagura Suzu’ (used for the ‘Prayer’ content), and character training materials. Collecting keywords throughout the event unlocks special story segments and, upon completion of the puzzle, grants the exclusive protagonist costume ‘Handmade Shichi-kun Bag.’
This event is available until February 5, 2026, for players at Rank 15 or higher who have unlocked Dogenzaka Luna’s Synergy. After the event period, it will transition into a sub-mission, allowing continued play.
Robotic Challenge
Step into the interdimensional live broadcast program ‘Robotic Challenge,’ hosted by the Shadow ‘Besser.’ This event features two distinct modes: ‘PuzRobo’ and ‘BatoRobo.’
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PuzRobo: A puzzle game where players must guide the ‘King Robot’ to a hacking point within a set number of turns. Achieving challenge goals earns star ratings and rewards like ‘Jizai Kessho,’ ‘TV Show Points,’ and items for ‘BatoRobo’ such as ‘Drone Fighters’ and ‘Tactical Chips.’
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BatoRobo: A battle stage where players utilize items acquired from ‘PuzRobo.’ Equipped items like ‘Drone Fighters’ and ‘Tactical Chips’ trigger various special effects, aiding in combat. Clearing stages yields ‘Jizai Kessho’ and ‘TV Show Points,’ which can be exchanged at the ‘Program Goods Shop’ for premium items like ‘Platinum Milli Coin’ and ‘Gold Tickets.’ Additionally, viewing audience comments after clearing ‘PuzRobo’ or ‘BatoRobo’ also grants ‘Jizai Kessho.’
The ‘Robotic Challenge’ event runs until February 5, 2026, and is accessible to players at Rank 20 or higher after completing the ‘Robotic Challenge’ mission.
Anniversary Celebrations and Special Gifts
To commemorate the Ver.3.1 update, players can enjoy a 7-day login bonus, receiving ‘Platinum Tickets’ x7, which can be used for contracts. Furthermore, an update commemoration gift of ‘Jizai Kessho’ x300 is being distributed, along with an additional ‘Jizai Kessho’ x300 as a token of appreciation for watching the official ‘Persona X-Stream ver.3.1’ broadcast, totaling an impressive ‘Jizai Kessho’ x600.
These login bonuses and gifts are available until February 5, 2026.
The Future of Persona: 30th Anniversary and Half-Year Milestones
The Persona series is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. A special website has been launched, featuring a new 30th-anniversary key visual drawn by Atlus designer Shigenori Soejima, along with information on upcoming goods and events. Fans are encouraged to visit the site to stay updated on the exciting plans for this milestone year. The Persona series 30th Anniversary Special Site can be found at https://p-ch.jp/p30th/.
Additionally, a special site dedicated to the P5X Half-Anniversary is also available, providing a comprehensive overview of in-game events and real-world collaboration initiatives. This site will continue to be updated with new information as more events unfold. The P5X Half-Anniversary Special Site is accessible at https://p5x.jp/lp/.
With these continuous updates and celebrations, Persona 5: The Phantom X continues to deepen its immersive world, blending the thrill of a Phantom Thief’s secret life with the vibrant daily experiences of a Tokyo student. The expansion into Akihabara, a district synonymous with Japanese pop culture, alongside the introduction of powerful new characters like Dogenzaka Luna, promises to keep players engaged and further solidify P5X’s place in the global Persona fandom. The continuous addition of beloved characters and iconic locations ensures the game’s longevity and appeal to both new and veteran players.
For more information and to download the game, visit the official P5X website: https://p5x.jp/.
