A recent update to Atlus's official recruitment page has sparked fresh speculation about the next mainline entry in the iconic Persona RPG series, potentially Persona 6.
New Producer Sought for Persona Team as Persona 6 Speculation Builds
Specific Persona Game or Project Not Specified
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According to an initial report from Game*Spark, Atlus is looking to hire a new producer for the Persona development team. The job posting, titled "Producer (Persona Team)," seeks an individual with IP and AAA game development experience to manage the franchise's production. Additional positions, including 2D character designer, UI designer, and Scenario Planner, were also listed, though these were not specifically designated for the "Persona Team."
This hiring news follows earlier remarks from game director Kazuhisa Wada, who stated that the company's mid-to-long-term strategy includes developing new titles for the series. While Atlus has not officially announced Persona 6, these new job listings may indicate that preparations are underway for the next major release in the acclaimed RPG franchise.
It has been nearly eight years since Persona 5 launched. In that time, fans have enjoyed various spin-offs, remakes, and ports, yet details about the next core Persona game remain scarce. Occasional teases and rumors have kept the prospect of "Persona 6" alive.
Rumors as early as 2019 suggested that Persona 6 was in development concurrently with more recent titles like P5 Tactica and P3R, leading to speculation that a new major project was underway. Following the success of P3R, which became one of the fastest-selling games in the series by reaching one million copies sold shortly after release, the franchise's momentum is at an all-time high. Industry watchers speculate that Persona 6 could target a 2025 or 2026 release window. While the exact timeline is unconfirmed, an official announcement may be on the horizon.
