Fans eagerly await news about the upcoming Persona 6, and the success of Persona 5 has only increased the series' popularity during the anticipation. As more players delve into the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises, there is a growing desire for Persona 6 to improve upon its predecessor's gameplay. Persona 5's turn-based RPG system was defined by its party battle mechanics, but some fans feel that the skill composition of the Phantom Thieves did not accurately reflect the balance of their iconic characters. Despite updates in Persona 5 Royal, certain party members like Ryuji and Ann are still favored over others such as Morgana, who despite possessing powerful Persona abilities, is often deemed less useful due to his lackluster attacking skills and fragility. In many cases, the versatile Joker serves as a more reliable healer, allowing the strengths of his allies to shine.
Persona’s Parties have Always Focused on Versatility
In Persona 5 Royal, players may find themselves stuck in the healer role due to Joker's access to many Personas, making him versatile but limiting the party's reliance on Morgana's support. While effective, this may not be the desired playstyle for most. As the game progresses, it becomes apparent how lonely Morgana is in his designated role, making it easier to split up the support role among other party members like Makoto, Ann, Haru, and Joker. However, Persona games in the past have shown that proper healers and supports can come from a variety of characters, such as Yukari, Ken, Aigis, Yukiko, and Teddie. This precedent provides a foundation for Persona 6 to follow suit and allow for a more diverse range of roles within the party.
Multiple Healers in Persona 6 Would Allow More Player Choice
The Phantom Thieves' focus on attacking rather than party support could be attributed to their status as criminal tricksters of the heart. However, with Persona 6 potentially exploring a different theme, this dynamic may change. To provide players with more diverse party compositions, having a member with full healing skills would be beneficial without requiring the protagonist to solely focus on support. Despite this potential change, Persona 5's popularity continues with new spin-offs, and the upcoming release of Persona 6 in development hints at a bright future for the beloved RPG and social simulator franchise. Atlus achieved great success with Persona 5 by taking the series in a bold new direction, and addressing Persona 5 Royal's weaknesses could further honor the franchise's history. Fans eagerly await to see how Atlus will delve into the subconscious shadow of humanity in Persona 6.
Persona 6 is currently in development.
