As Bowling For Soup once said, high school never ends.

But over time, it can also become a bit stale.

Personais the biggest culprit of this trend in the video game landscape, and its easy to see why.

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Every Persona game is deliberately of its time.

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But do they have to be?

Im not so sure.

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At the very least it doesnt need to be a defining theme.

No more dating random teachers or your surrogate sister with no repercussions.

Now is the time.

Vreso looking around the hidden dog gallery in Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

It’s Time For Persona To Leave The High School Setting Behind

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Persona 5 Royal adds even more to Atlus' hit RPG, including an extra semester, a new Palace to take on, and two new confidants. Two new endings add to the Phantom Thieves' story, and you’ll be able to hang out in the Thieves' Den.

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Persona 5 Royal adds even more to Atlus' hit RPG, including an extra semester, a new Palace to take on, and two new confidants. Two new endings add to the Phantom Thieves' story, and you’ll be able to hang out in the Thieves' Den.

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