Global pop superstar The Weeknd, who wields massive influence worldwide, has paid a visit to Atlus. Following the reveal of gameplay footage for Persona 4 Revival and a Persona 6 teaser at the Xbox Game Showcase, The Weeknd shared photos on his social media. During his visit to Atlus, he took a picture with Morgana, the mascot of Persona 5, and played Persona 4 Revival. Notably, he even got an early look at the Persona 6 teaser before it was made public.

The Weeknd has never hidden his passion as a gamer; he has previously met with industry legends like Hidetaka Miyazaki of the Souls series and Yoko Taro of the NieR series. He is known as a genuine gaming enthusiast, having visited Capcom’s headquarters and frequently sharing his experiences playing Street Fighter 6 or content related to Resident Evil on his social media.

Among his favorites, the Persona series holds a special place in his heart. Last year, he posted gameplay footage of Persona 5 Royal, which he had played for over 90 hours. His failure to max out his Co-op rank with Tae Takemi became a viral meme. Recently, he also shared photos from his visit to Sangenjaya, the real-life inspiration for the game's fictional town of Yongen-Jaya. On social media, memes about The Weeknd going to find Takemi spread rapidly.

The Weeknd is not alone in his love for the Persona series. Persona 4 is the title that firmly cemented the foundations established in the third entry, and it remained a core pillar of the series for nearly a decade until the release of Persona 5. With such a beloved title getting a remake, it has already seen significant pre-orders despite being eight months away from launch. In fact, Persona 4 Revival has already climbed to the top of the Steam sales charts.

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While it didn't generate massive buzz in Korea due to the lack of a Korean localization, its global popularity is undeniable, as it climbed to the top of Steam's sales charts through pre-orders alone. The remake features an expanded open world, revamped combat, and new content, and has even earned praise from longtime fans in countries like Germany for bringing back the original voice actors.

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