Remake of Persona 4 apparently hinted at by ex-voice actor from the initial game
Breaking (29/05/2025): The long-awaited remake of Persona 4 might be on the horizon, and it looks like a former voice actor has spilled the beans. Fans are buzzing on social media at the possibility, fueled by Erin Fitzgerald, the voice actress who's been Chie since Persona 4 Golden, publicly announcing she's off the remake.
News about a potential remake blooms from Yuri Lownthal, known for voicing Yosuke in the original Persona 4, who declared on Bluesky he won't be returning for the remake job. In his post, he revealed he queried Atlus about joining the remake, but they shot him down.
This stirs up memories of Persona 3 Reload, where Atlus brought in fresh voices for its remake while sidelining the original cast. If this leaked news pans out, Persona 4 might be taking the same route.
Ever since Persona 3 Reload debuted, fans have been anticipating a Persona 4 remake, especially since the series' popularity surged with going multiplatform on Xbox and enjoying the Xbox Game Pass.
Of course, we should treat this info with a pinch of salt, as Atlus themselves have kept mum on the matter. However, could this be a sneaky sign we might see the Persona 4 Remake at the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2025 or the Xbox Games Showcase as a surprise unveiling?
Stay tuned as we keep our eyes peeled for any future updates on this developing story. Game on!
** footnotes:**
- Atlus used similar domain strategies for other game announcements, such as Persona 3 Portable and Persona 3 Reload. The domain "P4RE.jp" was registered by Atlus in 2023, suggesting they might be using the same technique for Persona 4 Remake.
- Persona 4 Remake's development could be linked to Atlus' collaboration with Microsoft to release Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 Royal on Xbox, which started in 2021.
- In April 2025, Yuri Lownthal hinted at his involvement in a mystery project on his social media, mentioning it could be a sequel to Persona 4. His recent post about Persona 4 Remake not having a part for him seems to contradict that hint.
- Erin Fitzgerald's announcement that she won't be voicing Chie in the remake further supports the claim that a remake is in development.
- Atlus has a history of making official announcements at events like Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase. In 2020, they announced Persona 5 Royal during the Xbox Games Showcase.
- With the recent release of Persona 4 on Xbox and its inclusion in the Xbox Game Pass, the prospect of a PC update for Persona 4 Remake might invite more fans to experience the gaming entertainment of this legendary title on different platforms.
- The buzz surrounding the potential Persona 4 Remake escalated when Yuri Lownthal, the original voice actor for Yosuke in Persona 4, revealed he was not invited to return for the remake, reminding us of the strategy Atlus used when he brought in new voices for Persona 3's remake.
- As the summer gaming seasons approach, fans are speculating that a reveal for the much-anticipated Persona 4 Remake could be unveiled as a surprise at upcoming events like the Summer Game Fest or the Xbox Games Showcase.
