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Discord scrapped its UK use of Persona amid backlash over age-verification and data practices, amid concerns about surveillance ties and government data screening; Persona denies direct government involvement and Discord says it won’t partner with Persona again, though the Teen-By-Default age checks remain a broader online verification trend.
Discord’s UK-era age-verification pilot with Persona drew backlash over how data was handled and stored, amid fears of government access and privacy risks. Discord said most data were deleted after age confirmation and that Persona is no longer a partner; the test ran for under a month, raising questions about data retention, vendor transparency, and trust as the platform plans broader age checks.
As part of preparing for the UK Online Safety Act, Discord is testing global age-verification via the Persona service, with some users already prompted ahead of a March rollout. Persona is backed by Founders Fund, whose ties to Peter Thiel and Palantir have drawn privacy concerns about surveillance and data use. Discord describes the test as limited and says any collected data will be stored for seven days, though the broader long‑term use remains unclear.
Discord's global 'teen-by-default' age-verification rollout will require facial age estimation or ID to access certain features; UK users now see FAQ language indicating selfies and identity data may be processed by the Persona age-assurance vendor and stored temporarily for up to seven days before deletion, a shift from the promise that data would never leave the device. Discord says data is blurred and only what's needed is used, but concerns persist about vendor ties and past data breaches as the rollout begins in March.
Famitsu reveals Villion: Code for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, a new school RPG from Kouji Okada (Megami Tensei/Persona) set in a near-future university town where students and teachers mutated into monsters; features procedurally generated dungeons and real-time speed-action combat, with Tadashi Satomi handling the scenario and Tsukasa Masuko composing; Japan release planned for May 25, 2026, teaser trailer released.
As Persona marks its 30th anniversary, Atlus teases a new chapter—likely Persona 6—via the anniversary site, with a larger reveal anticipated around January 8.
Atlus has launched a special website to celebrate Persona's 30th anniversary, featuring exclusive artwork and announcing an upcoming update on January 8, 2026, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for more news, alongside a potential collaboration with Fitness Boxing.
A Persona 5-themed Fitness Boxing game is announced for the franchise's 30th anniversary, but it is expected to be a Nintendo Switch exclusive, likely not coming to PS5, with a possible VR2 version being unlikely.
Atlus has released their 2026 New Year cards featuring Unicorn and Jack Frost, celebrating the year of the horse, with connections to their Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises.
Atlus has launched a dedicated website for the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, featuring exclusive artwork and upcoming updates, including potential new game announcements, with the next update scheduled for January 8, 2026.
Atlus is preparing a variety of initiatives for Persona's 30th anniversary in 2026, including future series developments and updates on Persona 4 Revival, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for announcements and support the series.
Atlus announced Persona Live 2026: Awakenings, a concert event scheduled for January 24, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, featuring performances by artists associated with the Persona series, offering fans a unique musical experience.
Persona fans can now pre-load Persona 5: The Phantom X on PC and smartphones ahead of its global release on June 26, with the game offering a gacha adaptation of the popular JRPG franchise, developed with contributions from key series members but not by Atlus, and a console version potentially in the future.
Sega accidentally revealed sales figures for several major titles including Persona 5 Royal, Sonic Frontiers, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon through a presentation slide, with Persona 5 Royal selling over 7 million units and Sonic Frontiers around 4.5 million, before the document was removed.
Atlus is actively preparing for the future of the Persona series, including the announced Persona 4 Revival for PS5, though its release date remains uncertain and has received mixed reactions. The studio has been busy with recent projects like Persona 3 Reload, raising questions about the timeline for Persona 6.