Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal is the definitive edition of Atlus's critically acclaimed JRPG, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Players take on the role of Joker, a high school student who awakens to mysterious supernatural powers and leads a group of rebels known as the Phantom Thieves. Set in modern-day Tokyo, the game blends dungeon-crawling combat inside surreal dimensions called Palaces with real-world social simulation elements. Your choices shape relationships with a diverse cast of characters through the Confidant system, unlocking powerful abilities and story content. Persona 5 Royal adds an entirely new semester, new characters including Kasumi Yoshizawa and Dr. Maruki, expanded Confidant arcs, and quality-of-life improvements over the original release. With over 100 hours of content, stylish turn-based combat, and a stunning jazz-infused soundtrack, Persona 5 Royal is considered one of the greatest RPGs ever made and offers an unmatched experience for both newcomers and returning fans of the series.

Beginner Tips

  1. Manage your time wisely every in-game day since activities like studying, working part-time jobs, and spending time with Confidants all consume limited time slots, so plan ahead to maximize your progression before each Palace deadline.
  2. Always negotiate with Shadows during combat to recruit Personas for Joker, as building a diverse Persona collection with varied elemental affinities is essential for exploiting enemy weaknesses and surviving tough boss encounters.
  3. Prioritize leveling the Hierophant and Moon Confidants early since Igor in the Velvet Room grants powerful fusion bonuses and Confidant abilities that dramatically improve your Persona crafting options throughout the entire game.
  4. Do not neglect your social stats including Knowledge, Charm, Guts, Kindness, and Proficiency because many Confidant relationships require minimum stat thresholds to progress and unlock their most valuable combat and story rewards.

Strategy

Success in Persona 5 Royal revolves around balancing two equally important gameplay systems. In combat, always identify enemy weaknesses using your diverse Persona arsenal and exploit them to trigger Baton Pass chains, which allow your party to deal extra damage and recover resources efficiently. Landing all-out attacks after knocking every enemy down deals massive damage and is often the fastest way to clear battles. Fusing Personas regularly in the Velvet Room is critical since higher-level Personas provide stronger skills and stats, always inherit the best abilities from their components. Outside of combat, completing Palaces as early as possible in each deadline window frees up valuable days for Confidant bonding and stat building. Focus on Confidants that enhance Joker directly such as Ryuji for team follow-up attacks and Futaba for navigator bonuses. In the new third semester added in Royal, invest heavily in Maruki and Kasumi Confidants to unlock the true ending and access the most powerful late-game content and story revelations the game has to offer.