In a surprising turn of events, alleged gameplay footage from the long-rumored Persona 3 remake and Jet Set Radio has surfaced online, generating excitement among fans of these classic Sega and Atlus games.
The leaked Persona 3 footage seems to showcase the game’s turn-based combat system, focusing on Yukari Takeba, a character from the original game. The video, supposedly recorded during an internal Sega Japan meeting in 2021, bears a Japanese label indicating that the footage was still in development at that time. This leak supports previous rumors circulating on gaming forums, which suggested that both the Persona 3 remake and Persona 6 were well into development, with a reveal anticipated this summer.
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This video showcased a brand new Jet Set Radio game. Additionally, there is an artwork featuring the Jet Set Radio cast in Shibuya, further highlighting the game’s unique style and setting.
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It is believed to be part of a presentation displaying various Sega titles in development, including Sonic Frontiers and Hyenas. While the authenticity of the footage has yet to be confirmed, some new animations and enemy designs featured in the Sonic Frontiers gameplay lend credibility to the leak.
This gameplay footage was later suggested to be part of a Sega survey. This finding was shared by a Twitter user who further fueled the excitement by implying that this was indeed the real deal.
These leaks follow a Bloomberg report suggesting that Sega has been working on reviving classic IPs, including Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio. However, given that the leaked footage is from 2021, it remains uncertain whether these projects are still underway or have been abandoned.
As speculation continues to grow within the gaming community, it is crucial to treat these leaks as rumors until Sega and Atlus provide confirmation. Nevertheless, the purported footage has undoubtedly heightened anticipation for what could be in store for fans of these beloved franchises.
