“There is no doubt that Persona influenced this title,” series veteran says of his new RPG

Atlus veteran Kouji “Cozy” Okada says Persona influenced his upcoming RPG, Villion:Code, while stressing that he and his team are not trying to make another version of the series. He says the game draws on his broader career and uses interactivity to put players in the protagonist’s role, with their decisions shaping events.

Villion:Code is a school-set action RPG featuring genome editing, action combat and unusual, vein-like dungeons. Okada says the school setting was chosen to make the game’s world relatable and help younger players engage with its story and themes. The game is due on 26 January 2027 for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Steam.