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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a 2013 fighting game developed jointly by Arc System Works and P-Studio and published by Atlus. It was initially released for arcades, with later versions for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2014 and Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows in 2022. A direct sequel to Persona 4 Arena, the game is a spin-off of the Persona series, which in turn is part of the Megami Tensei franchise. The gameplay follows standard fighting game conventions, with matches between two characters with individual move sets and disposable special abilities.
Arena Ultimax takes place immediately after Persona 4 Arena; Arena is set two months after the events of Persona 4 and two years after Persona 3. After a supernatural event known as the "Dark Hour" affects the city of Inaba, the Persona 4 Investigation Team joins forces with the Shadow Operatives—a group formed by former SEES members from Persona 3—to uncover the truth behind the P-1 Grand Prix and confront Sho Minazuki, a hostile Persona user. The story is told through visual novel segments. The original Story Mode from Persona 4 Arena was included as downloadable content in the 2022 release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows.
Arena Ultimax was conceived as a conclusion to the Arena storyline, with production beginning after the critical and commercial success of the first game. The core Arena team returned for Arena Ultimax, and the gameplay was improved based on feedback received. The release included downloadable content, including characters and accessories. With over 280,000 units sold worldwide, the game received positive reviews, with many experts considering its gameplay superior to its predecessor.
Arena Ultimax takes place immediately after Persona 4 Arena; Arena is set two months after the events of Persona 4 and two years after Persona 3. After a supernatural event known as the "Dark Hour" affects the city of Inaba, the Persona 4 Investigation Team joins forces with the Shadow Operatives—a group formed by former SEES members from Persona 3—to uncover the truth behind the P-1 Grand Prix and confront Sho Minazuki, a hostile Persona user. The story is told through visual novel segments. The original Story Mode from Persona 4 Arena was included as downloadable content in the 2022 release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows.
Arena Ultimax was conceived as a conclusion to the Arena storyline, with production beginning after the critical and commercial success of the first game. The core Arena team returned for Arena Ultimax, and the gameplay was improved based on feedback received. The release included downloadable content, including characters and accessories. With over 280,000 units sold worldwide, the game received positive reviews, with many experts considering its gameplay superior to its predecessor.