Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Persona 5: The Phantom X's New Event Featuring New Phantom Thief

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Persona 5: The Phantom X

Sega has launched a new update for the mobile and PC game Persona 5: The Phantom X, featuring an exciting event called “Lion Dance Rejoice” to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This event brings forth new original storylines, boss battles, mini-games, and many more, all themed around this festive season.

Event Details

The “Lion Dance Rejoice” event is designed to immerse players in Lunar New Year festivities. Completing various challenges during the event will reward players with items such as the Rank VIII Persona “Nenjū” and “Jizai Kesshō,” used for in-game contracts. Additionally, items like “Chinese Knot” acquired through the event can be exchanged for premium rewards like “Gold Tickets,” “Kagura Bells,” and “Eternal Scented Wood.”

Event Duration: Until March 19, 2026, at 10:59 AM

Explore the Event Content

Original Event Story

This unique story follows the main character, Li Yaoling, deciding to spend Lunar New Year in Japan instead of returning home. Accompanied by Miyashita Minami and Kamiyama Reio, they venture to Chinatown in Yokohama to enjoy the festivities. However, they soon find the festivities lacking in vibrancy compared to previous years and seek to uncover the reasons behind this.

Boss Battles

During the event, players can face off against a powerful boss known as Nian Beast, which changes its attributes three times. Adjusting team buffs and debuffs will be crucial to mastering the challenges presented by varying “Abnormal Levels.” The higher the level of the boss defeated, the more lavish the rewards.

Battle Schedule:

- Cursed Attribute: Until March 10, 2026, at 4:59 AM
- Frozen Attribute: March 10-15, 2026
- Electric Attribute: March 15-19, 2026

Shooting Gallery Challenge

Players can also participate in a shooting gallery where they eliminate various monsters to complete challenge objectives, earning special event items like “Chinese Knot,” “Jizai Kesshō,” and “Red Envelope.” Clearing stages will unlock supportive characters, providing a richer gameplay experience.

Fireworks Event

Create exciting fireworks using special items earned through daily objectives! Enjoy the visuals with friends and earn rewards based on the number of fireworks launched, including “Thief’s Complete Book,” and “Hoshiko Stones.” New fireworks designs can also be unlocked by completing event goals.

Lunar New Year Quiz Rally

From March 12 to 19, daily quizzes will open, rewarding players with “Jizai Kesshō” or “Red Envelope” for correct answers.

Giving Red Envelopes

Players can exchange “Red Envelopes” obtained during the event with others via in-game chat. Each envelope grants a random amount of “Jizai Kesshō.” Maximum five players can receive, allowing players to collect rewards based on how many envelopes they send.

Special Lunar New Year Costumes

Players can dress their characters in exclusive “Lunar New Year Costume: Main Character Set,” allowing for stylish battles. The costume will reflect in palace exploration and fighting, complete with unique animations for powerful attacks. To celebrate the new costume, players can purchase it at a discounted 3,240 “Jizai Kesshō” until April 2, 2026.

Exclusive Item Giveaways and Login Bonuses

A remarkable giveaway is underway for players celebrating the event:

- Gold Tickets, Kagura Bells, and more will be given via in-game mail until March 19, 2026.

Moreover, login bonuses will include “Platinum Tickets,” and additional rewards for extended login periods until April 2, 2026.

Introducing the New ★5 Phantom Thief: Yao Ling – New Spring

Yao Ling – New Spring, a ★5 Phantom Thief, joins the roster with a special “PICKUP Phantom Contract” until April 2, 2026. Yao excels in fire attacks, making them a powerful asset for players focusing on elemental damage. The new character comes with exclusive weaponry, enhancing their gameplay mechanics.

With all these exciting new elements, players can dive into Persona 5: The Phantom X and celebrate the Lunar New Year like never before! Experience Tokyo like a student and thief, exploring vibrant cities by day and battling fierce shadows by night!

What is Persona 5: The Phantom X?

Persona 5: The Phantom X merges the lives of students with thrilling heists set in stylish RPG gameplay. Players explore real-life locations around Tokyo while engaging in student life, forming bonds, and battling challenging adversaries in an alternate universe. Available on various platforms, it promises a unique blend of adventure and strategy.