Persona producer Kazuhisa Wada says Persona 1 and 2 deserve the remake treatment
Wada stopped short of confirming a project, while Persona 4 Revival remains scheduled for February 2027 and Persona 6 has been announced.
Persona 1 and Persona 2 have spent years in the shadow of the series’ newer entries, but producer Kazuhisa Wada believes the early games should eventually receive remakes. He did not confirm that Atlus has started such projects, describing them instead as something he personally believes the team needs to do.
In an interview with GamerBraves, Wada said, “At this point, I can’t say for sure [if Persona 1 and 2 remakes will happen],” before adding, “personally, I think it’s something we should definitely do. I think we have to do it.”
That is a personal opinion rather than a production announcement. No release window, platforms, or confirmation of active development were provided for either remake.
Interest in the older entries also grew after official merchandise tied to Persona 1 and Persona 2 went on sale in April. The timing and selection drew attention, but the listings did not confirm that Atlus is preparing remakes.
Persona 4 Revival remains Atlus’ current focus
For now, Wada and the Persona team are focused on Persona 4 Revival, which is scheduled to launch in February 2027. During the same conversation, Wada described Persona 4 as “personally, a very important work for me,” adding that it speaks to many people connected to the series.
Atlus’ recent Persona projects have largely centered on the later games. Persona 3 has received a Portable release, a remake, and the Episode Aigis DLC, while Persona 4 Revival is now in development and Persona 6 has been announced. Sega has described Persona 6 as only the beginning of its wider 30th anniversary plans. Persona 1 and 2 remain the clear gap in that remake push.
The older games would also bring back a different version of Persona. Persona 3 helped establish the social-simulation and high-school-drama format most players associate with the series today, whereas Persona 1 and 2 sit closer to the Shin Megami Tensei roots from which Persona grew.
That difference could make remaking them a more delicate task than updating a later entry. Wada’s comments at least show that the idea has support from someone with a major role in the franchise, even though fans still have no confirmation that either project will happen.
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