"Atlus Credits Key Staff for Sexy UI in Persona 3 Reload, Xbox Game Pass Adds Massive AAA Day One Game"

Atlus' success in creating slick and sexy UI designs for games like Persona 3 Reload is attributed to retaining key staff and paying them appropriately, according to Persona 5 director Katsura Hashino. By entrusting UI work to senior designers and compensating them well, the company has set itself apart from Japanese development norms, where UI design is often handled by new employees. Hashino believes that in JRPGs, the interface itself is part of the game, and Atlus' approach reflects this understanding.