Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth set to release in North America and Europe on June 4
Atlus USA has announced, via IGN, that they will release Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth on June 4 in North America and Europe for Nintendo 3DS. The game will feature JP voiceovers with English subtitles and will be priced at $39.99.
Like 2014's Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2 features a mix of Persona characters - 28 in total - in a chibi style crossover, this time including the cast of Persona 5. The game features an Etrian Odyssey style of gameplay and dungeon mapping, and the Labyrinths in the game are worlds inside various movies at a theater. You can find more information here.
New to Persona Q2 is a Unison mechanic, where after completing certain sidequests, team members can join together in combination abilities.
Find the opening movie, special edition details, and screenshots below. Note the Launch and Special Editions are only confirmed for North America so far.
Update (February 5): Deep Silver has announced they will be handling publishing of Persona Q 2 in Europe. No image was provived, but here is a description of the Launch Edition offered in EU territories:
The Launch Edition for Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth (MSRP: €39.99 / 34.99 GBP) will be available only to pre-orders and a limited number of day-one purchases, while supplies last. This release will include a Nintendo 3DS™ copy of the game and an art booklet.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Features :
- Joker Takes Center Stage - Experience a thought-provoking story from the perspective of the protagonist from Persona 5 as you along with the other Phantom Thieves meet the S.E.E.S. from Persona 3 and the Investigation Team from Persona 4 in a cinematic world!
- Persona 3 Portable's Female Heroine Steals the Spotlight - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will feature the long-awaited addition of P3P's female heroine who will play a pivotal role in your adventure through the silver screen!
- Paying Homage to the Classics - Explore a series of labyrinths parodying popular film genres with plenty of references true film fans will love!
- We've Got Company - Persona Q2 expands on Persona Q and Persona 5's combat systems, including a new Unison feature. By completing side quests, certain groups and pairings will team up to unleash their own special attack!
- For the World Cinema Aficionados - Immerse yourself in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth thanks to its Japanese voice audio track with English subtitles. This will mark the first time many fans will hear the original Japanese voices of the Persona 3 cast!
Launch Edition
- Includes a set of four buttons with first-print copies
Showtime Premium Edition ($69.99)
- 5” Koromaru plush toy
- Art book
- Four buttons (one for each protagonist)
- Playing cards featuring characters from each game
