Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1 update brings Summer, Swimsuits, and a new Phantom Thief

SEGA and ATLUS have launched the turn-based ARPG Persona 5: The Phantom X, a complete alternative timeline set after the events of the Persona 5 game. Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1 update is bringing a beachy seaside vacation packed with story content, events, and of course, a shiny new 5-Star Phantom Thief to chase. This update is basically summer vacation wish-fulfillment wrapped in turn-based battles!

Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1: Events Overview

Running until October 8th, 2025, the new event sets us on a seaside school trip filled with:

  • Beach Mystery & Summer Festival: Limited battles where using certain characters boosts rewards.
  • Shooting Challenge: A surprisingly fun pirate-shooting mini-game with Rare Seashells, Meta Jewels, and unlockable support characters.
Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1

Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1 Events (Image via SEGA CORPORATION)

  • Summer Memories: Side stories with Motoha, Riko, and Lufel, extending until October 22nd, 2025. Finishing them unlocks an invite to the Fireworks Festival.
  • Fireworks Festival: Craft colorful displays using Fireworks Shells, honestly, one of the most “Persona-flavored” summer activities they could’ve added.

It doesn’t feel like filler; it actually captures the vibe of a summer festival while still giving players meaningful rewards.

Tropical Motoha steals the show

The star of the update is without a doubt 5-Star Tropical Motoha. She’s not just a new costume; this is a fully fleshed-out Phantom Thief. Her kit makes her a Bless attribute powerhouse with scaling tied to HP recovery. And her third skill is a heavy AoE nuke that also triggers Summer Hype, a state that buffs all of her abilities for amazing combos.

More Than Just Battles

What I love most about this update is that it balances combat with downtime. Persona as a franchise has always thrived on mixing slice-of-life moments with dungeon crawling, and “Summer Memories” plus the Fireworks Festival nails that vibe perfectly. It gives me the same cozy, nostalgic feeling as classic Persona school trip arcs, except now I’m making fireworks with my team.

Persona 5: The Phantom X version 2.1 is finding its rhythm, mixing stylish battles with seasonal storytelling in a way that feels authentically Persona. The seaside setting, the quirky events, and the introduction of Tropical Motoha make this one of the most exciting updates yet. If you’ve been on the fence about jumping into The Phantom X, this is honestly the perfect time!

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