Persona 4 Remake Receives Further Confirmation Amid Voice Actor Departures

The much-acclaimed Persona franchise continues to generate headlines as confirmation grows around the highly anticipated Persona 4 Remake from Atlus.

Originally rumored for months within industry circles, speculation intensified this week after two prominent original voice actors officially stated their absence from the potential new version.

This update builds upon the Persona series’ impressive legacy on platforms like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and beyond, attracting widespread attention from dedicated JRPG fans and industry insiders alike. Erin Fitzgerald, the distinguished voice behind Chie Satonaka in Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and Persona 4 Dancing All Night, took to Bluesky to inform fans that she will not return for the rumored remake.

Fitzgerald clarified that she "was not approached to reprise the role," highlighting a notable shift in the casting of key characters.

This statement follows closely on the heels of a since-deleted post by Yuri Lowenthal—the celebrated voice of Yosuke Hanamura—who confirmed via social media that Atlus has declined his involvement for the remake, despite his interest.

In his original message, Lowenthal stated plainly, "No, I will not be returning as Yosuke for the Persona 4 remake.

I made inquiries, but unfortunately Atlus chose not to bring me back." The absence of original cast members such as Fitzgerald and Lowenthal signals significant change for Atlus’ approach to the project.

For long-time series fans, this has sparked a wave of reaction, particularly among Nintendo Switch owners, who recently welcomed Persona 4 Golden to the platform in January 2023.

This port followed years of anticipation and player requests, and it launched alongside Persona 3 Portable and Persona 5 Royal, further cementing the Nintendo Switch as an essential destination for Atlus’ celebrated JRPG lineup. The Persona franchise remains a benchmark in the genre, known for its stylish aesthetics, deep social mechanics, and compelling storytelling.

Persona 4 Golden, an enhanced edition originally released for PlayStation Vita, has itself sold over 1 million copies across platforms as of 2023, according to Atlus disclosures.

Successes such as these have driven high demand for even more polished remakes and ports, especially with the rumored successor to the Switch—sometimes referred to as "Switch 2"—on the horizon. While Atlus has yet to issue an official statement confirming the Persona 4 Remake, the direct candor from original cast members provides the clearest indication yet of the project's development status.

As fans look forward to upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop releases, anticipation runs high for further information about the future of Persona on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

For now, confirmation of the franchise’s return is all but assured, though its beloved voices may be changing for a new generation of players.

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