Sega reportedly issued copyright takedown notices to social media users sharing images alleged to be from Persona 6, the next entry in the long-running Persona series developed by Atlus.
Atlus is a studio owned by Sega, and the Persona franchise is one of its best-known properties.
As of this writing, Persona 6 has not been officially announced by Sega or Atlus.
Multiple users on X (formerly Twitter) have reported receiving DMCA takedown requests related to the circulation of purported Persona 6 screenshots and artwork.
One X account, Dkmariolink, said they were sent a DMCA takedown by Sega and indicated they would not repost the images, adding that those who had seen the content would understand the implication.
IGN has reached out to Sega for comment on the reports.
The takedown reports appeared in the run-up to several high-profile industry broadcasts, including Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Game Showcase.
The timing has drawn attention because publishers and developers often use those events to reveal major titles; however, there has been no official confirmation from Sega or Atlus about a Persona 6 announcement tied to any specific showcase.
Copyright takedowns are a standard legal mechanism companies use to remove leaked or unauthorized material from digital platforms.
When a rights holder or an authorized agent files a DMCA notice, platforms typically remove the flagged content while the parties involved resolve the claim.
That process does not, on its own, constitute an official announcement about a game's development status or release plans.
For context, the Persona series has historically been associated with PlayStation platforms and has seen later releases and ports on PC and Nintendo platforms.
Atlus and Sega have distributed titles through consoles and digital storefronts, including storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
This story remains under development.
We will update coverage if Sega or Atlus issues an official statement or if additional verified information emerges at scheduled industry events.
Readers seeking confirmation of any new Persona title should look to official Sega and Atlus channels and the official broadcast feeds for Summer Game Fest, Xbox Game Showcase, and related presentations.
Atlus is a studio owned by Sega, and the Persona franchise is one of its best-known properties.
As of this writing, Persona 6 has not been officially announced by Sega or Atlus.
Multiple users on X (formerly Twitter) have reported receiving DMCA takedown requests related to the circulation of purported Persona 6 screenshots and artwork.
One X account, Dkmariolink, said they were sent a DMCA takedown by Sega and indicated they would not repost the images, adding that those who had seen the content would understand the implication.
IGN has reached out to Sega for comment on the reports.
The takedown reports appeared in the run-up to several high-profile industry broadcasts, including Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Game Showcase.
The timing has drawn attention because publishers and developers often use those events to reveal major titles; however, there has been no official confirmation from Sega or Atlus about a Persona 6 announcement tied to any specific showcase.
Copyright takedowns are a standard legal mechanism companies use to remove leaked or unauthorized material from digital platforms.
When a rights holder or an authorized agent files a DMCA notice, platforms typically remove the flagged content while the parties involved resolve the claim.
That process does not, on its own, constitute an official announcement about a game's development status or release plans.
For context, the Persona series has historically been associated with PlayStation platforms and has seen later releases and ports on PC and Nintendo platforms.
Atlus and Sega have distributed titles through consoles and digital storefronts, including storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
This story remains under development.
We will update coverage if Sega or Atlus issues an official statement or if additional verified information emerges at scheduled industry events.
Readers seeking confirmation of any new Persona title should look to official Sega and Atlus channels and the official broadcast feeds for Summer Game Fest, Xbox Game Showcase, and related presentations.