"Persona 5: The Phantom X" Ver.4.0 Update Implemented! Main Story Enters New Chapter! 1st Anniversary Special Website Launched with Various Campaigns

SEGA Corporation has implemented the Ver.4.0 update for its popular mobile and PC game "Persona 5: The Phantom X" (P5X). This update kicks off Main Story Chapter 4 Part 1 and introduces the new ★5 character "Nagao Aika" (Codename: Ange). A special website for the 1st anniversary, celebrating its domestic service launch in June, has also been opened, featuring various ongoing campaigns.
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SEGA Corporation has implemented the Ver.4.0 update for its popular mobile and PC game "Persona 5: The Phantom X" (P5X). With this update, the main story enters Chapter 4 Part 1, and the ★5 character "Nagao Aika" (Codename: Ange) makes her appearance.

Additionally, a special website (https://p5x.jp/event/) has been launched to commemorate the 1st anniversary of its domestic service launch in June. Don't miss out on the various ongoing campaigns!

◆Main Story Chapter 4 Part 1 Begins!
Main Story Chapter 4 Part 1 has been unlocked. It features an unmissable development with the appearance of new Phantom Thieves member "Ikenami Hoshiki"!

[Story Synopsis]
As the Eigaku Academy's school festival approaches, Riko finds herself troubled by Akashi and the head of academic affairs' parting gifts.
A joint play with "Kiwa High School" had been planned without their knowledge.
However, since Eigaku Academy has no drama club,
the Phantom Thieves find themselves on stage.
During the face-off with the Kiwa High School drama club, they encounter Hoshiki Ikenami, an active actor,
and Aran Hirano, a manga artist…

◆New ★5 Character "Nagao Aika" Appears!
The new ★5 character "Nagao Aika" appears in the "PICKUP Phantom Idol Contract" with increased appearance rates for specific Phantom Thieves. Her dedicated ★5 weapon "Live on Live" can be obtained from "Weapon Supply: Silent Gunsmoke".

[PICKUP Phantom Idol Contract "Fluttering Song of Love" Held!]
Event Period: Until 10:59 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (JST)

▼Featured Phantom Thief ★5 "Nagao Aika" (Codename: Ange)
Nagao Aika is a ★5 deciphering role character who can grant additional actions to allies.
She excels at enhancing allies' attack power, damage dealt, and penetration. Allies granted additional actions by Aika receive further attack power boosts. She can also heal allies' HP and dispel debuffs.

Equipping a ★5 weapon further increases her attack power and activates additional enhancement effects for allies.

Aika possesses powerful enhancement capabilities, broadening tactical options by granting additional actions. Grant extra turns to highly enhanced allies in the Rebellion or Domination roles to swiftly eliminate enemies.

▼For more detailed information on "Nagao Aika"'s performance, check out the official broadcast!

◆"Nagao Aika" Synergy Story Added!
Nagao Aika, who appeared at the beginning of the "P5X" main story, now has her Synergy Story added.
Furthermore, playing her grandmother "Nagao Chizuko"'s side mission will make the current story even more enjoyable, so please experience it!

[Story Synopsis]
Aika visits a karaoke bar with the protagonist to choose a song for her grandmother, Chizuko.
By singing various genres of songs, Aika recalls memories related to "ANGE" and the words of people who once supported her singing, strengthening her passion for singing even further…

◆New Wonder Weapons Appear
"Venom Fang" and "Venom Fang Shard" are newly added to Palace exploration rewards and Mementos rewards.
"Venom Fang Shard," used for weapon modification, can be exchanged for 500 "Companio Coins" at the exchange shop.
Additionally, one "Venom Fang Shard" can be exchanged for 500 "Star Crystals".

▼Character joining in Chapter 4 ★4 "Ikenami Hoshiki" (Codename: Luce)
An excellent supporter with the Blessing attribute/Superiority role.
By switching between four "Improvised Play" modes, his attack and ally enhancement skill effects change. Furthermore, the more Blessing marks he has, the more he enhances all allies.

▼For more detailed information on "Ikenami Hoshiki"'s performance, check out the official broadcast!

◆Memorial Movie Released!
The "Memorial Movie," looking back at "P5X"'s journey towards its 1st anniversary, was released during the official broadcast on Wednesday, April 29. Among other things, the new character Nagao Aika's aspect as a "singer" and one of the series' charms...