The beauty of thePersonafranchise is that each game offers different experiences, while making sure it enhances some familiar elements to keep the gameplay fresh. WithPersona 6almost certainly in development, there’s a lot of anticipation to see how it will up the ante after the massively successfulPersona 5.
As of now, the nextPersonatitleis still under wraps, but longtime fans have been speculating onPersona 6’s possible setting, character tropes, and features that Atlus could improve. One such feature that the developer can revisit in the sixth installment is having a secondary currency for special items.
An Alternate Currency in Persona 6 Gives More Importance to Dungeon Exploration
Personagames put a lot of emphasis on dungeon exploration and combat, as they control characters to face off against dark entities in turn-based combat. Apart from upgrade materials and consumables,Persona 4 Goldenmade it possible for the protagonist to exchange the various items they picked up during their adventures for powerful weapons. All they need to do is visit the Shiroku Pub at night to access the unique arsenal of items that various characters can use in battle. ThePersona 3games feature a similar store in the form of an antique shop.
WhenPersona 5first came out back in 2016, it didn’t adopt the secondary currency system right away, leaving players to spend their in-game Yen to purchase their stuff. Fortunately, Atlus brought it back inPersona 5 Royalwith Jose’s Shop, which sells valuable items in exchange for flowers found in Mementos.
WhenPersona 5 Royalreintroduced a secondary currency system, it was made clear that the feature is actually pretty invaluable. It gives players access to unique items that they otherwise won’t find in the regular weapons store and can’t pay for by merely working a part-time job. Plus, it makes exploration feel more immersive because it encourages players to check every nook and cranny for treasure chests and enemies to beat to get stones or flowers to exchange once they get out of the dungeon.
At this point, it seems inevitable forPersona 6to have a secondary currency right off the bat to give players more incentive to explore and fight. It’s also possible thatPersona 6might follow in the footsteps of its last two predecessors, which both introduced special stores for secondary currencies in their respective expansions. However, the game could benefit if players were able to access the feature right away, as players can have a head start in terms of exploration and combat.
As for the store, it could be as unique as Shiroku Pub and Jose’s Shop. It could either be found in a lowkey location in the main city, or it appears randomly in dungeon explorations.Jose could even come back forPersona 6in some way, just like how eachPersonagame introduces new Velvet Room attendants, but acting as a valuable-item shop owner forPersona 6’s cast of characters.
What Leaks and Rumors Claim About Persona 6 So Far
Although Atlus is holding its cards close to its chest,manyPersona 6rumorsclaim that it’s coming out in 2025. It’s also said that it would be a semi-open world set in a high school, just like previous games. There’s also speculation that there might be dual protagonists, and many fans are hoping that the lead is female for a change. All these rumors should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism, butPersona 6releasing in 2025 would definitely be a welcome surprise.
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