Kotone Shiomi Joins Persona 5 The Phantom X With Full Kit And Release Date
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Kotone Shiomi is officially coming to Persona 5: The Phantom X with a Fire Strategist kit, a new side story, and a limited banner running through November.
Persona fans who have spent years waiting for the alternate female protagonist to step back into the spotlight finally have a reason to celebrate. Atlus and Black Wings Game Studio have officially detailed the arrival of Kotone Shiomi in Persona 5: The Phantom X, complete with a brand-new high-definition 3D model, full voice acting, and an exclusive side story. Her addition arrives as part of a global sync patch celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary, giving the community a fresh way to experience a character who was famously left out of the Persona 3 Reload remake.
According to GameRant, Kotone enters the gacha-driven mobile and PC spin-off as a Fire-aligned Strategist class. Her kit is built around utility and heavy party buffs, offering increases to attack, pierce rate, and final damage. Her standout assist skill, Go For Broke, enters her into a Fortune state that extends her Powerful Bond buff and instantly triggers another party member's Highlight ability regardless of their current gauge status. Players can even run both Persona 3 protagonists together in the same team setup once her limited banner goes live.
The timing of her release aligns with a massive wave of 30th anniversary celebrations for the Persona franchise. Between upcoming projects like Persona 4 Revival, new anime adaptations, and various cross-media tie-ins, Atlus is keeping momentum high across all platforms. For players jumping into Persona 5: The Phantom X, Kotone's limited banner runs from her September launch through November 12, giving the community plenty of time to add her to their rosters before the event closes out.
Tags: Persona, RPG, Mobile Gaming, Gacha
Original article: Game Rant