Persona series producer Kazuhisa Wada has said he believes Atlus should remake the first two Persona games, even though no official plans are in place. Speaking to GamerBraves, Wada said, "At this point, I can't say for sure, but personally, I think it's something we should definitely do. I think we have to do it."
The comments came during an interview primarily focused on the upcoming Persona 4 Revival, set for release in February next year. Wada described Persona 4 as "a very important work for me, a very important title," and noted it speaks to many fans within the series. He also addressed differences between Revival and the original 2008 release, explaining that some previously static conversations will now be rendered as in-game cutscenes. "We can now create new cutscenes that are more immersive and realistic than before, with different tools at our disposal," he said. Wada also sought to reassure fans about character integrity, stating, "The characters' personalities that everyone is worried about have not been removed or nerfed."
Persona 1, originally released as Revelations: Persona, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, while Persona 2 was split into two entries, Innocent Sin and Eternal Punishment. Both properties have only received PSP ports as re-releases, which are now roughly 15 years old themselves. By contrast, Atlus has spent recent years revamping Persona 3 and 4 for modern platforms, with Persona 3 receiving multiple re-releases including Portable, a full remake, and Episode Aigis DLC, and Persona 5 receiving extensive spin-off content.
Coverage noted that remaking Persona 1 and 2 would present unique challenges compared to the series' more recent entries. Persona 3 introduced major mechanical and thematic shifts that shaped the format fans now associate with the franchise, while Persona 1 and 2 are structurally closer to earlier Shin Megami Tensei games. This raises questions about whether a remake would modernize the gameplay in line with Persona 5 Royal's influence, as Atlus has done with prior remakes, or retain the earlier games' distinct style.
Wada has worked on the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series for decades, previously taking a lead role on Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal, and he is expected to be involved with Persona 6 as well. With Persona 4 Revival releasing next year and Persona 6 still in development, Wada's comments have fueled speculation about what Atlus might tackle next, with the original two Persona titles seen as an underserved but historically significant part of the franchise.