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'Persona 5' release date, latest news & update: Paid and free DLCs now available in Japan

Kristinova V. Justimbaste October 05, 2016 09:41 AM EST

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Atlus' role-playing video game "Persona 5" has just been released for players in Japan. Following this, the video game developer launched paid and free downloadable content (DLC) material.

Gamers from the West have to wait a few more months for "Persona 5." Based on the recent news, players can't seem to wait to get their hands on the game.

Japan has been able to experience several DLCs for the new "Persona" title. The DLCs released are composed of character skins for the lead cast of the game and their personas. The Morganabus Stickers are available for free.

Meanwhile the rest of the DLCs need to be bought. The Kaguya & Kaguya Zokujin Set, Thanatos & Thanatos Zokujin Set, and Magatsu-Izanagi & Magatsu-Izanagi Zokujin Set cost 300 yen each. The Shin Megami Tensei If... Costume & BGM Set, Revelations: Persona Costume & BGM Set, and Persona 2 Costume & BGM Set cost 800 yen each. All the DLCs are available for download on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

As for "Persona 5," the title offers a world that blends realistic elements with magical ones. In the game, players can explore the real modern-day Tokyo, Japan. But with their Personas, players are able to explore a parallel world, the metaphysical world called Palace.

Players are able to equip their character with long-range and short-range weapons for battle. Their Personas, on the other hand, can be wielded through the mask that the character wears.

While exploring Palace, gamers need to crack mysteries and solve puzzles. Increasing the character's stealth ability is imperative, as it allows the character to evade enemies.

"Persona 5" is expected to launch in the West on Feb. 14, 2017, for the PS4 and PS3. The video game developer still hasn't confirmed if Atlus USA will provide the same DLC like those released in Japan.

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