Persona 5 The Phantom X Bugs: Known Issues and Fixes (November 2025)

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With hundreds of thousands of daily players, Persona 5 The Phantom X (P5X) faces its share of bug, from audio glitches to menu freezes and controller issues. Here’s a list of the most reported bugs, developer patch notes, and practical fixes you can try now, covering PC, mobile, and Steam.

Latest Known Bugs (Version 2.4, Nov 2025)

Issue/BugCurrent Status/Fix
Thieves Den: Some categories don’t show all songsFix scheduled in future patch
Crossroads of Fate event: Stage options not reactingRestart game to resolve temporarily
Popups (City/Mementos) not appearingRestart game to resolve
Main Story Ch. 3: Delayed voice playbackFix pending
Katayama’s Palace mission guide not progressingBug confirmed, fix pending
Depraved Shadow uses skills while knocked downFix scheduled
Kohryu’s “Auspicious Sign” trait effect errorFix pending
Opening notices on Steam with a controller freezes appAvoid controller or restart game
Controller not recognized (Android)Reboot device, reconnect controller
Gun attack delay (Mobile)None yet; try lowering graphics
All Out Attack freeze (Palace 2, PC/mobile)Force close game; avoid spamming attack
Skill enhancement crash (random, all platforms)Restart and try again
Velvet Room/menu crash or slowdownReduce graphics, avoid leaving game running overnight

(Official Identified BugsReddit bug megathread)

Frequent Player-Reported Issues

  • Controller bugs (Steam/Android): Unresponsive, menus failing to register, or impossible navigation, try disconnect/reconnect, switch USB port or wireless receiver, and restart game.
  • PC crash/freeze (Velvet Room, cutscene, menus):
    • Update GPU drivers (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel)
    • Run as admin (Properties > Compatibility > Run as administrator)
    • Verify integrity of game files via Steam
    • Lower graphics settings (especially after leaving game on overnight)
      (Sportskeeda PC crash fixes)
  • Mobile stutter/attack lag/failed results screens: Close background apps, lower graphics, clear cache, restart device.
  • Miscellaneous: Error in skill descriptions (trait/weapon bugs), incorrect enemy weakness/resistance display (fixed Nov 6, 2025); random freezing before All Out Attack or after long marathons, restart is safest bet.

General Fixes Checklist

  • Restart the game: Resolves most transient mission/quest issues and event menu bugs.
  • Update drivers: Always check for latest graphics/OS/controller updates.
  • Run as administrator: For Windows, always run P5X exe or Steam as admin.
  • Verify game files: Steam > Library > P5X > Properties > Verify integrity for corrupt files.
  • Reduce background load: On mobile/PC, shut down other apps while playing.
  • Connect/disconnect controller: For controller bugs, unpair and re-pair, restart game or device.

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