{
  "id": 17647057,
  "title": "It looks like footage of a Persona 1 remake has leaked, and if it's legit I really hope you don't hate the colour purple",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/it-looks-like-footage-of-a-persona-1-remake-has-leaked-and-if-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T17:17:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/it-looks-like-footage-of-a-persona-1-remake-has-leaked-and-if-its-legit-i-really-hope-you-dont-hate-the-colour-purple"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A leaked video of a possible remake of the first Persona game has surfaced online, sparking excitement among fans. The footage, shared on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit from a file-sharing site, suggests the game is in line with the visual style of recent Persona titles, like the Persona 5 remake. The gameplay features a protagonist navigating through a school at night, engaging in a turn-based battle that mirrors the classic Persona formula. Interestingly, the game's color scheme is dominated by purple, which aligns with the anniversary artwork for the series. However, a curious detail is the appearance of Persona 2's protagonist in battle, a detail that leaves fans uncertain whether it's a combination of both games, a temporary placeholder, or just an odd decision. In recent interviews, series producer Kazuhisa Wada hinted that both Persona 1 and 2 remakes are in the pipeline, fueling speculation about this leak. With various bits of Persona content leaking before, this is yet another reason for fans to keep a watchful eye on this potential new release.",
  "summary": "In this genAI world, every single leak that makes its way out into the world should be seen as more of a \"leak\" until proven otherwise. With that said, it does kind of seem like a remake of the first Persona game is on the way, with some footage supposedly leaking and showing it in action. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Leaked footage of Persona 1 remake surfaces online",
    "Purple color scheme matches anniversary artwork",
    "Persona 2 protagonist appears in battle, causing uncertainty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}