Sony’s PS2 isn’t kicking the bucket just yet. According to a Bloomberg Japan report, Atlus plans to release Persona 4 for the PS2 next year in Japan.

Indeed, it’s no surprise that Atlus is working on a new entry in the Persona series, considering how successful the franchise is in Japan. However, it is surprising that they have chosen to release the game on PS2.

Atlus Co Ltd [Bloomberg via NeoGAF]

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