Persona 5: The Phantom X has announced an exciting update for its beloved character, Joker, who will be receiving a new skin later this year. Although the game made its Western debut in June, it is already progressing towards Version 1.0 and will unveil its first major update on July 10. As a spin-off of the highly acclaimed Persona 5 series, Atlus’ latest gacha game has captured the attention of many players, achieving 1.5 million downloads and dominating both Steam and the App Store rankings. Recently, the developers hosted a special livestream that provided details about the upcoming Version 1.1, which promises fresh story content, events, and more.
During this event, players also got a sneak peek at new character cosmetics slated for future updates, beginning with Joker, also known as Ren Amamiya. In the latest developments, Joker is set to don a Butler skin in Version 1.2. This new look replaces his classic mask with a monocle and changes his outfit to a black-and-white striped vest while transforming his red gloves to white. The release for Version 1.2 is expected in July, as outlined in Persona 5: The Phantom X’s update schedule.
However, details on how players will be able to acquire this skin remain unclear. In the past, the Chinese version utilized a gacha system for skin releases, raising potential costs for players hoping to obtain Joker’s new outfit. In addition to Joker, the game features familiar faces such as Ryuji Sakamoto, Ann Takamaki, and Morgana, who are accessible through the Standard banner. Other characters from the original series, including Queen, Crow, and Fox, are anticipated to be introduced in future updates.
As part of its commitment to keeping players engaged, Persona 5: The Phantom X is adapting its content release strategy for Western audiences, ensuring faster access to new Phantom Idols, main story chapters, and special events.