General Producer Wada: I believe Persona 4 Golden already packed in pretty much everything we wanted to do at the time. So rather than planning this remake simply to show off extra stuff, the overwhelming requests from players played a major role. Plus, since it is an older game, there are bits and pieces that feel rather clunky to play by today's standards. Much like Persona 3 Reload, we decided to craft Persona 4 Revival by introducing modern gaming systems, aiming to deliver a polished remake that both veterans and newcomers can thoroughly enjoy.

General Producer Wada: The story and characters were already so stellar and fully realized by the time of the original release that we knew we simply couldn't tamper with them. Through spin-offs like fighting games and rhythm games released after the original, the character arcs grew even richer. We poured our hearts into naturally blending these evolved characterizations into this new title, keeping their core identity intact so that longtime fans could grow to love them even more.

Art Director Kobayashi: On the graphical front, our main focus was inheriting those precious elements of the past, such as the original designs. At the same time, areas that could be freshly updated—like the UI and upper-body illustrations—were re-imagined to match modern sensibilities.

General Producer Wada: The original game's systems feel rather dated by current standards. Players used to Persona 5 Royal or Persona 3 Reload would inevitably find the old systems frustrating. We focused heavily on ironing out those pain points. We put the utmost importance on convenience, actively inheriting the systems that evolved through our previous titles while shaping them to add a unique flair exclusive to this game.

General Producer Wada: Director Yajima's planning philosophy played a huge part here; essentially, we aimed to maximize the sheer thrill of combat. As part of that, we carried over the Baton Touch. As for Bokosuka Rush, back in the day players tended to hoard SP while exploring dungeons and hesitated to use big skills, but this time we tweaked it so you can spend resources actively and enjoy punchy, exhilarating battles. The same goes for the launch mechanic, Nice Shot.

Traditional combat basically revolved around striking enemy weaknesses with elemental attacks, meaning status ailments and basic attacks saw very little use. To shatter that monotony, we introduced a system where landing a basic attack on a status-afflicted enemy gives you a chance to blow them away and spread the ailment. We wanted to nudge players into actively choosing actions they usually ignored to turn the tide of battle.

Art Director Kobayashi: The television design was a concept already present in the original game. Rather than conjuring up an entirely new concept, we decided it was better to reinterpret those existing, brilliant elements. It is just my personal take, but quite a few folks in the younger generation nowadays aren't even familiar with cathode-ray tube televisions. We hope this serves as a natural way to let them know that such devices and designs used to exist back then. We didn't keep the design to lecture anyone about CRTs; rather, we kept it because it serves as a core element conveying the period atmosphere the original held.

General Producer Wada: The core theme of the original is "grasping the truth with your own eyes." Even when the original launched, society was easily swayed by overflowing information, and we wanted to deliver the message that listening to the people you truly trust matters deeply in times like that. In a modern society where human disconnection is worsening, we believe the rock-solid bonds and ties forged with companions will offer players an even warmer sense of comfort and resonance.

Art Director Kobayashi: My deepest thanks go out to the fans who have continually enjoyed the series across all its entries. I oversaw the general artistic direction for this project. The development team's capabilities were pulled together fully, meaning every visual element—from the 3D models to the in-game event staging—has stepped up significantly. I hope you will have a blast playing it while reminiscing and seeing just how much has changed and improved compared to the past title.

General Producer Wada: I always appreciate the unwavering support from our Korean fans. Back in the day, simultaneous worldwide releases across multiple languages weren't a thing, and we only supported around three languages. Because Korean localization was handled from such an early stage, our bond with Korean fans feels extra special. Many of you likely enjoyed the original Korean edition, and we've crafted a remake that lives up to your expectations by elevating the quality without ruining the original's unique charm. Please do return to Inaba-shi and forge brand-new memories.