Unveiling a Unique Valentine's Day Experience in Persona 5: The Phantom X
Sega has recently launched a special Valentine’s event for the popular mobile and PC game,
Persona 5: The Phantom X, through the Ver.3.2 update. This event, dubbed “
Valentine's Day Restoration!”, introduces players to an enriching experience filled with captivating stories and the introduction of a brand new ★5 phantom thief,
Natsukawa Mio (voiced by Shion Wakayama).
Starting from [specific end date], players can immerse themselves in unique cinematic narratives that revolve around Valentine’s Day. The event brings forth storylines featuring 13 characters, offering fans of the game a chance to bond, build memories, and engage in intriguing side stories.
Key Features of the Valentine's Event
While participating in the event, players can gift “Chocolate Crystals” obtained through the event content such as the
Image Puzzle to characters. This action significantly boosts your “Valentine's Points,” which, in turn, can lead to unique in-game rewards as well as enticing Valentine-themed stories with characters.
Event Duration
The Valentine’s event is executing until March 5, 2026, just before maintenance starts, while some activities become available on February 14. Players should not miss out on the chance to unlock various side stories and exclusive content!
Video Overview of the Valentine’s event can be viewed
here.
Engage with the Story
The event comes with a four-part narrative. As players progress through the storyline, they can earn
Universal Crystals and
Chocolate Crystals which will allow them to engage in gacha draws, obtaining more game content. The fourth chapter features an exclusive tale set in the beloved
Jiyu Café Le Blanc.
The plot begins with the protagonist receiving a suggestion from
Shun about experimenting with
cooking using chocolate. However, two key characters,
Subasa and
Riko, show an unusual lack of enthusiasm. Could it be that the inspirations of all the female characters have mysteriously waned as Valentine's approaches?
Boss Battles and Side Quests
Completing boss battles will grant players
Chocolate Crystals as well as items for event exchanges. Look out for a special battle display called
Love’s Impact! Alongside battling, players can improve their
Valentine’s Points by gifting
Chocolate Crystals to their preferred characters leading to fun Valentine-themed side quests.
Home Dates and Special Missions
As players navigate through the side stories, upon reaching 100 Valentine’s Points, they will receive an invitation for a Valentine’s
Home Date from a character. The first character chosen will provide a special gift that can be displayed in the protagonist's room, making the choice crucial! Options to view messages from other characters will be available within the event settings.
Exclusive Gifts for Valentine’s Day
As a gesture for the Valentine’s celebration, players will be gifted various valuable items including
Platinum Tickets and
Gold Tickets. Collectively, logging in for seven days during the period will also net players additional Platinum Tickets.
Natsukawa Mio: The New Phantom Thief
Joining the action is Natsukawa Mio, a new ★5 phantom thief possessing ice attributes and unique skills that deal powerful debuffs to enemies afflicted by element status changes. Players can access her specific weapon, the
Silent Gunner, through the special “PICKUP Phantasm Contract” available until March 5, 2026.
Celebrating 30 Years of the Persona Series
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. This milestone comes with a dedicated site showcasing new merchandise and events. Notably, artwork by renowned designer
Naruki Soejima has been unveiled celebrating this occasion.
For more details about
Persona 5: The Phantom X, visit the official sites available for download on
iOS,
Google Play, and
Steam.
Join the excitement of Persona 5: The Phantom X this Valentine's with a captivating storyline, unique interactions with characters, and thrilling battles to enhance your gaming experience. Don't miss out on creating enduring memories with your favorite characters this season!