Atlus Says Persona 1 and 2 Remakes May Happen Eventually

Atlus leaves the door open for Persona 1 and 2 remakes

Atlus appears to regard remakes of Persona and Persona 2 as projects it could undertake in the future, according to the report from PC Gamer. The characterization is deliberately non-committal: the games are described as something Atlus will “probably eventually do,” rather than as confirmed productions with announced teams, release windows, or platforms.

That distinction is important for a franchise whose recent history has been defined by substantial remakes, remasters, ports, and expanded editions. At this stage, the information does not establish that either remake is in active development, nor does it identify a target engine, production schedule, or launch strategy. Atlus has therefore left fans with an indication of long-term interest rather than a conventional reveal.

Why the first two Persona games present a different challenge

Persona and Persona 2 occupy a distinct position within the series. They predate the modern structure that made the franchise a global commercial force, including the calendar systems, social-link mechanics, school-life framework, and heavily character-driven presentation associated with later entries. A contemporary remake would consequently involve more than upgraded visuals or higher-resolution assets.

Any new version would need to determine how much of the original combat, progression, interface, narrative presentation, and dungeon design should be preserved. That creates a significant product-design question: Atlus could pursue a close modernization that maintains the identity of the original games, or it could reinterpret their systems for players whose expectations were shaped by Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5.

The second game also adds structural complexity because its story is split across Persona 2: Innocent Sin and Persona 2: Eternal Punishment. A remake strategy would need to clarify whether those releases would be developed and sold together, treated as separate projects, or presented through a consolidated package. The report does not indicate that Atlus has selected any of those approaches.

PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games remain part of the conversation

PC Gamer’s discussion also points to another part of Atlus’ catalogue: the PlayStation 2-era Shin Megami Tensei games. Their inclusion underscores the broader demand for modern access to older Atlus role-playing games, rather than limiting the conversation to the earliest Persona titles.

Those games represent a separate remake or re-release question. They belong to the wider Shin Megami Tensei line and are not presented in the report as part of a confirmed Atlus slate. Mentioning them does, however, highlight the competing priorities facing any publisher managing a large back catalogue. Resources directed toward one revival can affect the timing, scope, and commercial case for another.

For players, the issue is not simply whether Atlus has older games available to revisit. It is also whether those games can be maintained across current hardware, modern operating systems, and contemporary digital storefronts without losing licensed content, technical compatibility, or the design features that made them distinctive. A full remake would offer the most extensive modernization, but it would also require substantially more development work than a port or remaster.

No formal release details have been provided

As of the report covered here, Atlus has not provided a public release date, announced platforms, revealed a development team, or published a trailer for Persona or Persona 2 remakes. There is also no confirmed indication that a project has entered a particular production phase. The safest reading is that the possibility remains open and may be considered at some point, but it should not be treated as an imminent announcement.

• Project status: No formal remake announcement is established by the report.
• Timing: Atlus’ indication points only to an eventual possibility.
• Platforms: No systems have been specified.
• Scope: There is no confirmed decision on whether either remake would substantially redesign the original games.

The story therefore reflects sustained interest in Atlus’ legacy role-playing catalogue, while leaving the practical questions unanswered. Until Atlus publishes concrete production or release information, fans should regard both Persona remake prospects and any related revival of the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games as unannounced future possibilities.