Atlus USA has confirmed that the English localization of Persona Q2: New CInema Labyrinth will release in North America and Europe on June 4th, 2019.
The game will release with a Japanese dub and English subtitles. An Atlus representative provided IGN with the following statement:
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth’s localized release will be available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS with a Japanese voice track and English subtitles. There are no plans to add an English dub to the game at this time.
A launch edition and “Showtime Premium Edition” limited release have also been announced.
Launch Edition
The standard edition of the game will include a set of 4 buttons at launch, and it will retail for $39.99 USD.
Showtime Premium Edition
The “Showtime Premium Edition” will retail for $69.99 USD and include:
- 5″ Koromaru Plush – Now you too can have your very own plush of everyone’s favorite Shiba from Persona 3!
- Art Book – Take in all the illustrations featured in the game with the included art book!
- Deck of Playing Cards – Enjoy playing your favorite card games in style with a full deck of playing cards emblazoned with characters featured in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth!
- Set of 4 Buttons – Show off your love for Persona’s most iconic characters with some flair with this set of four buttons featuring the P3, P3P, P4, and P5 protagonists!
- Collectible Outer Box – You need to place to hold all this merchandise, don’t you? Everything included in the “Showtime” Premium Edition can be housed in this collectible box!
Trailer
The opening cinematic for the English version of the game has been released, as well.
Game Description
- Joker Takes Center Stage – Experience a thought-provoking story from the perspective of the protagonist from Persona 5 as you along with the other Phantom Thieves meet the S.E.E.S. from Persona 3 and the Investigation Team from Persona 4 in a cinematic world!
- Persona 3 Portable’s Female Heroine Steals the Spotlight – Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will feature the long-awaited addition of P3P’s female heroine who will play a pivotal role in your adventure through the silver screen!
- Paying Homage to the Classics – Explore a series of labyrinths parodying popular film genres with plenty of references true film fans will love!
- We’ve Got Company – Persona Q2 expands on Persona Q and Persona 5’s combat systems, including a new Unison feature. By completing side quests, certain groups and pairings will team up to unleash their own special attack!
- For the World Cinema Aficionados – Immerse yourself in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth thanks to its Japanese voice audio track with English subtitles. This will mark the first time many fans will hear the original Japanese voices of the Persona 3 cast!
The official English website for the game can be found here.
The game was previously rated by Australian Classification earlier this month, indicating its upcoming Western release.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on November 29, 2018. It will be released in the West on June 4, 2019.
— IGN