Following the recent release of Persona 3 Reload and the upcoming Persona 4 Awakening, Atlus is looking toward the series' earlier entries. Series producer Kazuhisa Wada has stated that remakes of Persona 1 and Persona 2 are "something we'll probably eventually do," suggesting the developer intends to revisit its entire JRPG back catalog.
Wada explained in an interview that the idea to remake both Persona 3 and Persona 4 emerged around the same time, though Persona 4's remake was put on hold. He views remasters and remakes as a form of "cultural preservation," emphasizing Atlus' "duty" to ensure older titles remain accessible in the modern era. This sentiment is particularly relevant for Persona 1 and Persona 2, as they are currently the only mainline games in the series not available on contemporary platforms.
While the order of development was not detailed, Wada's comments indicate a long-term commitment to modernizing the Persona franchise. A few years prior, unconfirmed reports suggested that remakes for Persona 1 and 2 were in development alongside the Persona 4 remake, though the specifics of those rumored projects remain unclear. Atlus' ongoing efforts to reintroduce its classic Persona titles suggest a strategic approach to engaging both long-time fans and new players with the series' foundational entries.