Persona 5 The Phantom X

Persona 5 The Phantom X Age Rating: Parental Guide & Content Warnings

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Persona 5 The Phantom X is a major global RPG release that brings stylish dungeon-crawling and complex storylines to mobile and PC. However, parents may want to know if the game is appropriate for their children, given its mature themes and content. Here’s the official age rating and a clear breakdown of all the important content warnings for October 2025.

Official Age Ratings

  • ESRB: M for Mature (17+; United States)
    • Blood, Sexual Themes, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence, In-Game Purchases/Random Items (ESRB summary, Steam listing).
  • PEGI: 16 (Europe/UK)
  • Apple App Store: 18+ (iOS Store)

These ratings are consistent with other mainline Persona games and reflect the game’s dark topics, visuals, and language.

Parental Guide: What Content Appears

Based on the ESRB, IMDB, and game reviews,:​

  • Violence: Turn-based battles use swords, guns, and magical attacks. Cutscenes may include blood, characters in distress, and moments such as a monster choking a victim or a character jumping off a rooftop.
  • Sexual Themes & Partial Nudity: Some demon and Persona designs include revealing clothing, bondage-style outfits, or phallic shapes. Dialogue includes adult references and the “f**k” expletive.
  • Profanity: Frequent use of strong language, especially during intense storyline moments.
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: Occasional references. IMDB and community reports suggest moderate depiction.
  • Intense Scenes: Story arcs touch on suicide, social abuse, and psychological trauma.
  • In-Game Purchases: Includes “gacha” mechanics and microtransactions. Players can buy randomized items and characters.

See the ESRB rating detail and IMDB parental guide for more.

Regional Differences

Ratings and content warnings may vary by region.

Parental Recommendations

  • Suitable for mature teens (16+, but officially 17+ in the US) and adults.
  • Gameplay may be upsetting for sensitive or younger children due to its themes.
  • The in-game purchases system has no gambling age gating; monitor spending.
  • For concerns about language or nudity, check YouTube walkthroughs before approving play.

Persona 5 The Phantom X delivers a dark, stylish adventure with frequent mature themes and intense story arcs. Parents should review age ratings and content guides before approving the game for younger players.

This video analyzes the game’s rating system, mature content, and what parents should expect.

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