THE Person The series is known for its complex storytelling and replayability, and if rumors are to be believed, Person 6 could take these elements to a whole new level. According to a leak from a reliable source within the Atlus community, Person 6 could have two protagonists, allowing players to choose a “main” character. This could open up distinct perspectives on story events, romance options, and social bonds, making Person 6 potentially the most replayable game in the history of the franchise.
Persona 6's dual protagonists could open up different story perspectives
A fundamental appeal of any Person game is its ability to immerse players in a detailed story that unfolds over dozens of hours of gameplay. With two protagonists, Person 6 could offer two unique perspectives on the same narrative. Players would likely see the same story events but experience them through a different lens depending on which protagonist they chose.
This idea is not entirely new to Atlus. In Persona 3 Portablea second protagonist was introduced with a female main character option. While the game's main story remained largely unchanged, the female protagonist's journey provided different dialogue, reactions, and interactions with other characters, particularly in social links. Person 6 could expand on this by allowing players to experience more nuanced and impactful story variations depending on their chosen protagonist.
Dual protagonists can expand romance and social bonds in Persona 6
Romance and social bonds are undoubtedly a fundamental part of Person games. In the Persona 3 PortableThe inclusion of the female protagonist opened up entirely new romantic options and social bonds that were not available to the male protagonist. For example, fan favorite Akihiko Sanada became a romantic option. In his social bond, he was more vulnerable and showed a side of himself that was largely absent in the original Person 3 game. His actions at the end of the game might also change slightly and add a heartbreaking detail.
Person 6 could take this concept a step further by offering romance and social bonding options tailored to each protagonist's unique personality and storyline. Perhaps within one protagonist's narrative, a specific squadmate is closed off and harbors resentment towards the main character. However, in the other, the other main protagonist has a connection that softens the squadmate's behavior.
This feature would also address concerns expressed by the Person community regarding the absence of a female protagonist in Reload Person 3If Atlus includes two protagonists in Person 6could be seen as a way to correct past oversights, giving players more choice in how they experience the story and relationships. Additionally, the ability to play as a male or female protagonist would allow for a broader representation of experiences within the game, making it more inclusive.
Dual protagonists help the replayability and future proofing of the Persona series
If the rumors are true, Person 6 could become one of the most replayable games in the series. This would also allow Atlus to future-proof the game Person series by building greater replayability from the ground up. It would also help attract even more players, who some players have claimed were drawn in by the introduction of the female protagonist in Persona 3 Portable.
While the dual protagonists were introduced in Persona 3 Portable, Person 6 could be the next step in this evolution. In Persona 3 PortablePlayers who chose the female protagonist found that her journey included new social bonds with the male members of the team and subtle changes in how she interacted with key characters. However, there were still some limitations, such as the inability to form romantic relationships with female social bonds as a female protagonist. It would also be nice if male protagonists were to have romantic relationships with male characters. If done carefully, Person 6 could set a new benchmark for the series.
