SEGA and ATLUS Celebrate Persona 3’s 20th Anniversary With New Music Video and a PlayStation Store Discount

Commemorative Persona 3 20th anniversary artwork by Shigenori Soejima marking Persona 3 Reload passing 3 million copies sold
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SEGA is marking the 20th anniversary of Persona 3 today, July 13, 2026. According to SEGA, the ATLUS title continues to resonate with players through its modern reimagining, Persona 3 Reload, which has sold over 3 million units worldwide. In commemoration of the milestone, SEGA has unveiled new artwork from original character designer Shigenori Soejima alongside a new anniversary music video.

Commemorative Persona 3 20th anniversary artwork by Shigenori Soejima marking Persona 3 Reload passing 3 million copies sold

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Persona 3 Reload on Sale: The Standard Edition is available at 50% off on the PlayStation Store from July 10, 2026, 11:00 PM, until July 29, 2026, 10:59 PM (UTC+8), covering Persona 3 Reload on PS4 and PS5. SEGA advises confirming the discounted price before purchasing.

About Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload key art featuring the protagonist wielding a sword

Persona 3 Reload is a fully fledged remake of the 2006 RPG that defined the style and popularity of the Persona series. Building on features popularized by Persona 5, the remake reimagines the visuals, UI, battles, and daily life mechanics of the original for modern players. Since its 2024 release, it has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

PlatformRelease DateOfficial Site
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, SteamFebruary 2, 2024asia.sega.com/p3r/en
Nintendo Switch 2October 23, 2025asia.sega.com/p3r/en/switch2

“Persona 3: 20th Anniversary Remix” Music Video

Still from the Persona 3: 20th Anniversary Remix music video showing the protagonist on a rooftop at sunset

SEGA also released a music video titled “Persona 3: 20th Anniversary Remix,” featuring a reimagined track by DJ VaVa with retro pixel art by Motocross Saito. The video is built around Persona 3‘s atmosphere, framed for studying, working, or unwinding.

  • DJ (VaVa): a rapper, DJ, and music producer from the hip hop crew CreativeDrugStore, who previously served as DJ for PERSONA LIVE TOUR 2024 (More Ahead) and arranged the music for this anniversary video. According to VaVa, the track was reworked into a more chill style for the occasion, with new vocals recorded by Lotus Juice specifically for the video.
  • Pixel Artist and Art Director (Motocross Saito): a pixel artist known for capturing the atmosphere of everyday life and urban culture, whose past work includes POCARI SWEAT, Shincho Bunko, NHK, PUMA, and Shinsei Kamattechan. Saito handled the pixel art and art direction for the video.
  • Director (Arito Chida): born in 1999, Chida worked at a branding and advertising media firm before going freelance in 2025, specializing in websites and video production. Chida directed this music video.

The Persona series is also celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, alongside Persona 3‘s 20th and Persona 3 Reload‘s 2nd anniversary since its original platform launch.

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