Persona 5: The Phantom X Sets New Steam Player Record
The newly released spinoff, Persona 5: The Phantom X, has already surpassed its predecessors in player count on Steam within hours of its release.
Game Record Achieved by Persona 5: The Phantom X
Persona 5: The Phantom X has set a remarkable record on Steam by surpassing its predecessor’s player count shortly after its worldwide release. Released earlier this week, this eagerly awaited spin-off introduces a new protagonist named Wonder and integrates popular Phantom Thieves from the original game through a gacha system.
Players find plenty of excitement with the launch, including a cast of Phantom Thieves from the original Persona 5, such as Joker, Morgana, and others, enhancing the game’s charm and engagement. As a result of this boost in content, Phantom X has already outperformed Persona 5 Royal on Steam within hours, marking a new high for the franchise.
According to PCGamesN, the peak player count for Persona 5: The Phantom X has exceeded 40,000, surpassing the previous record set by Persona 5 Royal which had 35,474 players. The continued rise in player numbers indicates strong community interest and excitement around the franchise.
In addition to this milestone, recent reports highlight Persona’s remarkable success in the gaming industry, having enjoyed multiple platform releases and significant sales performance. With new titles like Persona 4 Revival being anticipated, fans have much to look forward to in the Persona universe.
