Atlus published some new information today about Joker and Sophia in Persona 5 Scramble! Joker is the protagonist of Persona 5 and a character fans are familiar with. Ren Amamiya during the day, Joker during Phantom Thief hours.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Joker is once again voiced by Jun Fukuyama. After the events of Persona 5, Joker returns home after his year long stay in Tokyo. Now a 3rd year high school student, he visits Yongen-Jaya in Tokyo for summer vacation. However, its only a matter of time where another game begins to test Joker and the Phantom Thieves. This is where the story of Persona 5 Scramble begins.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Joker’s Persona, Arsene, is back to aid him in Persona 5 Scramble. Just like the original Persona 5, Arsene specializes in curse-type abilities and only Joker can freely change multiple Personas.

 

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

A new character joins the fray for Persona 5 Scramble and her name is Sophia. Sophia is voiced by Misaki Kuno. She’s a mysterious girl that The Phantom Thieves meet in the other world version of Shibuya. She’s forgotten most of her memory and wants to “become good friends with humans.” She’s a happy enigma but genuine in her cause, wanting to help Joker and the Phantom Thieves.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Sophia’s code-name is Sophie in Persona 5 Scramble and fights using Shadows with Persona-like abilities.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Wielding yo-yos in battle, Sophia’s outfit also extends and her hairstyle may change as well. For her gun attack, Sophia uses a blaster. In addition, Sophia uses floating objects called Pithos which allow her to use bless-type skills.

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers

Persona 5 Scramble releases on February 20th 2020 for PS4 and Switch in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more of the latest Japanese gaming news!