Summary
Kazuhisa Wada, the general producer of thePersonaseries, spoke in a recent interview about potential remakes ofPersona 1andPersona 2. Wada said he would like to work on these remakes, but his response was brief, leavingPersonafans wondering if these remakes will ever really happen or if it’s just wishful thinking.
ThePersonaseries has seen a rise in popularity in recent years. Following the monumental success ofPersona 5in 2017 along with its many reimaginings,Persona 3 Reloadlaunched in February 2024 to resounding success. The RPG sold 1 million units in its first week, makingPersona 3 Reloadthe fastest-selling Atlus gameto date. With all the buzz, fans have continued to speculate whether Atlus intends to create remakes of other titles in the franchise. Currently, it’s possible to find ports ofPersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Goldenon modern platforms, while the first two titles have been lost to time.
In an interview withGameSpot,Personaproducer Kazuhisa Wada was asked about potential plans to remakePersona 1andPersona 2. The producer stated that these projects are not on his schedule at the moment, but he would like to work on them someday. Aremake ofPersona 1andPersona 2would undoubtedly please the series' fans, as these games are stuck on old consoles and never received ports like more recent titles in the franchise.
Persona Producer Interested in Remaking Persona 1 and 2
In the same interview, Wada mentioned that the biggest challenge in remaking a game from 20 years ago would be creating the production structure, drafting the project, and ultimately getting approval for it.Persona 1andPersona 2were released in 1996 and 1999, respectively, and their gameplay was entirely different from modernPersonatitles, being more akin to traditional RPGs. The most significant difference compared to contemporary installments is that the older titles didn’t have a calendar or social links,a staple mechanic inPersonanowadays.
Although the producer said he would like to work on a remake ofPersona 1andPersona 2, a closer look suggests that these projects would be much more labor-intensive than those of modern games in the franchise. Some time ago,rumors surfaced about aPersona 4 Goldenremake, and this same leak discussed thatPersona 2would receive a remaster, which seems to be the most fitting approach to bringing the game to current platforms.
In the end, only time will tell where the series is headed. Many fans are waiting forany news aboutPersona 6, which will naturally be the next installment in the franchise. Although many veteran developers from P-Studio have moved to Studio Zero to help produceMetaphor: ReFantazio, Kazuhisa Wada believes that a new generation of developers will be “for the better” when commenting on the future of thePersonaseries.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
The Lost Chapter of Persona Arrives!With sleek enhancements and expanded content, Persona 2 makes its long-awaited debut in North America!In Sumaru City, idle rumors are having a concrete effect on reality. The mysterious Joker seems to be at the center of it all, but to what end? Delve into the web of rumors slowly encompassing the city before the madness becomes irreversible.• Demons can be friend or foe-do battle or negotiate for items and information!• Collect and spread rumors around town to gain strategic advantages
