Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
| Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
| ペルソナ4 ジ・アルティマックス ウルトラスープレックスホールドPersona 4 The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold | |
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Front cover of the PlayStation 3 version
Front cover of the Xbox 360 version
Front cover of the PlayStation 4 version
Front cover of the Nintendo Switch version | |
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| Developer(s) | Arc System Works |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Genre | Fighting game |
| Platform(s) | Arcade PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 (NA, EU) PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch PC |
| Release | Arcade
 Japan November 28, 2013PlayStation 3
Japan August 28, 2014 United States of America September 30, 2014 Europe November 21, 2014Xbox 360
United States of America September 30, 2014Europe November 21, 2014PS4, NSW, PC
WWWorldwide March 17, 2022 |
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a 2013 fighting game spin-off of Persona 4 from the Persona series developed by Arc System Works and published by Atlus. Originally released as an arcade game on November 28, 2013 in Japan, the game was eventually ported in 2014 to the PlayStation 3 on August 28 in Japan, September 30 in North America, and on November 21 in Europe. In North America and Europe, the game was also ported to the Xbox 360 and released on the same dates in their respective territories as the PlayStation 3 version. On March 17, 2022, the game was re-released worldwide for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The game is a sequel to the 2012 fighting game Persona 4 Arena.
Blurb
| ペルソナ格闘、究極版登場!!!!
格闘ゲームファンもペルソナファンも必見! アトラス×アークシステムワークス渾身のペルソナ2D格闘、第二弾登場! 新キャラクターを加え、最凶の黒幕に挑む!! |
English
| WHO IS BEHIND IT ALL?!?
ATLUS and Arc System Works team up once again to produce the next deadly broadcast on the Midnight Channel! The P-1 Grand Prix tournament is barely over, but the P-1 Climax has already begun. A mysterious red fog settles over the real world and the Persona-users assemble anew to apprehend the culprit once and for all... |
| A Persona 4 Smackdown! The stakes are Ultimate, the tension is Maximum, the fight is… the ULTIMAX! Experience the latest entry into the beloved Persona 4 series with a thrilling fighting twist. Join the heroes as they combat an army of Shadows in the P-1 CLIMAX! |
Synopsis
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Gameplay
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- See also: Persona 4 Arena § Gameplay
Due to the game using the same engine as its predecessor, the gameplay is identical bar a few changes, and as such this section will only cover additional features for Ultimax that were not present in Persona 4 Arena. For a synopsis on general gameplay encompassing both versions, see the respective Gameplay section for Persona 4 Arena.
Shadow Types
Barring a few exceptions, every character in the game is given a Shadow Type (Abbreviated in the community as S.[Character]), a variation of the character they're based on. Gameplay wise, they have a near identical moveset to their base counterparts, with a few changes;
- While returning characters gain new autocombo attacks, their Shadow counterparts retain the ones they had from P4A
- Shadows have different base stats compared to their normal counterparts, notably 1000 extra health (With the exceptions of Kanji and Akihiko, who only gain 500) and a 10% damage reduction on all their attacks.
- SP gain is much larger for Shadows.
- Most variations of Burst are unavailable to Shadows, instead gaining access to Shadow Frenzy, where inputting Burst with at least 1 SP turns the SP bar into a timer and grants a myriad of benefits, including;
- The ability to cancel any Skill or SP Skill into any Skill, SP Skill or Furious Action
- Making all normals jump-cancelable on hit and block
- Perform specials and supers for free, at the cost of lowering the Frenzy timer
- Removing the opponent's ability to Reversal Burst during a Shadow Frenzy combo
- Refilling Persona cards (even if broken) if activated with 100 SP
- Shadow types still have access to Reversal Burst.
- Shadows are unable to enter Awakening. However, they have access to their Awakening SP Skills at all times.
- Shadows do not have access to Instant Kills.
S Hold
The S Hold System allows for Skills to be performed by holding A, intended for newer players who are unfamiliar with motion inputs. Attacks unleashed using this system may have different properties than if a motion input activated the Skill, such as start-up invincibility. The gauge will not charge into a Skill if the Skill requires more SP than is currently available.
| Level | Charge Time | Attack |
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| Level 0 | 1-59F | |
| Level 1 | 60-134F | Gauge appears, no attack |
| Level 2 | 135-209F | Skill |
| Level 3 | 210-284F | SP Skill |
| Level 4 | 285-359F | Awakening SP Skill |
| Level 5 | 360F | Instant Kill |
Version Differences
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Arcade
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2022 re-release
On March 17, 2022, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax was re-released on PC, Nintendo Switch and PS4 worldwide, and later received rollback netcode on August 5th of the same year.[1] The 2022 re-release is based off of the 2.0 arcade version of the game, which was originally only released in Japan.[2] The patch features many balance changes, both to the game's core mechanics and characters' individual movesets.[3]
Most notably, the 2.0 arcade version overhauls how "Shadow Type" characters function, as they now:
- Can use Burst.
- Can use Shadow Frenzy even at less than 100 SP.
- Additionally, opponents can no longer use Defensive Burst during Shadow Frenzy.
- No longer carry over SP between rounds.
In addition, the 2022 re-release also includes all the game's previously released DLC at no additional charge. This includes the additional characters Marie, Margaret and Tohru Adachi, alternate color palettes and accessories for the playable characters, additional Navigator voices, and the story mode from the original Persona 4 Arena game.
Promotions
Purchase Bonuses (NA)
While supplies last, purchases of the game included a bonus card with a code to unlock Adachi as a fighter and get his story mode. There were 37 different cards, all featuring a character or a character's Shadow type from Arena Ultimax. Additionally, stores offered different bonus merchandise as incentives for purchasing through that store. Six of the store bonuses featured original artwork by Domerica, the animation studio that were responsible for the animated cutscenes, drawn specifically for the bonuses, which was later published in the Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena & The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold Super Official Design Works.
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Postcard from 7-11 -
Wallpaper from Amazon (Exclusive art) -
Smartphone stand from Amiami -
B2 size cloth poster from Animate -
Telephone card from Asobit -
Rubber keychain from CharaAni -
Coaster from Circle K -
Gift card card from COMG! -
Clear file from Enterking -
Passcase from Family Mart -
Bookstore gift card from Fammys -
IC card stickers from Furu1 -
Clear file from Futaba -
B2 size tapestry from Gamers -
Clear file from Geo and Medialand (Exclusive art) -
Tapestry from Imagine (Exclusive art) -
Smartphone wallpaper from Joshin -
Wristpad from Lawson (Exclusive art) -
Can badges from Media World -
Bromide from Momotaro Kingdom -
Passcase from Neowing -
Clear file from Sanyodo -
Gift card from Seagull -
B2 size tapestry from Sofmap (Exclusive art) -
Can badges from Stella Worth -
PS3 game cover from Takarajima -
Gift card from Theta -
B2 size tapestry from WonderGoo (Exclusive art)
Dengeki Special Box (JP)
Dengeki released a limited edition set of merchandise that could be ordered through Atlus's Ebten shop.
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Microfiber cloth -
Smartphone stand -
Sports towel
Famitsu DX Pack (JP)
The Famitsu DX Pack came with clear posters and clear files. In addition to the physical merchandise, the Famitsu DX Pack also came with a downloadable code to unlock Adachi's boss battle music from Persona 4, "New World Fool", as a BGM.
The Famitsu DX Pack and the Newcomer Package could also be purchased together.
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Clear posters -
Clear files with the new fighters
Premium Newcomer Package (JP)
The Newcomer package was aimed at fans who had not played Arena. The game came packaged in a special foil sleeve and included a download code card with art of Yu and his Shadow type drawn by Soejima.
The download code added:
- Arena's story mode
- Glasses accessory set
- 12 additional BGMs from P3/P4
- Two extra navigators (Teddie and Mitsuru)
The Newcomer Package and Famitsu DX Pack could also be purchased together.
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Contents of the newcomer package
Pre-order Bonus (NA)
North American pre-orders of the game came with an inflatable punchable Teddie and a set of tarot cards numbered 0 through 10. The 2nd half of the tarot card came with Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. Additionally, Marie and Adachi were free for everyone during the first week of the game's release.
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North American bonuses
Listings
Characters
Achievements
Credits
Merchandise
Development
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Trivia
- Despite Labrys already having a Shadow variant from Persona 4 Arena as a separate playable character, Labrys also gets a Shadow Type variant in Ultimax. Despite this, both characters are distinct during gameplay, with Shabrys (The FGC term for the separate character) having a different Persona and not playing by the ST rules.
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| English
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
| Japanese
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ペルソナ4 ジ・アルティマックスウルトラスープレックスホールド Perusona Fō Ji Arutimakkusu Urutora Sūpurekkusu Hōrudo | Persona 4 The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold |
ペルソナ４ ジ・アルティマックス ウルトラスープレックスホールド リマスター版 2022 Re-release Perusona Fō Ji Arutimakkusu Urutora Sūpurekkusu Hōrudo Rimasutā Ban |
Persona 4 The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold Remaster Edition | |
 Simplified Chinese
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女神异闻录4 无敌究极后桥背摔 Nǚshén Yìwénlù 4 Wúdí Jiūjí Hòu Qiáo Bèishuāi | Alternate Goddess Tale 4 Unrivaled Ultimate Hind-Bridge Suplex Throw |
   Traditional Chinese
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女神異聞錄4 無敵究極背橋摔 Nǚshén Yìwénlù 4 Wúdí Jiūjí Bèi Qiáo Shuāi | Alternate Goddess Tale 4 Unrivaled Ultimate Suplex Bridge Throw |
 French
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | |
 Korean
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페르소나4 디 얼티맥스 울트라 수플렉스 홀드 Perseusona 4 Di Eoltimaekseu Ulteura Supeullekseu Holdeu | Persona 4 The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold |
Gallery
References
- ↑ ATLUS Comms, Rollback Netcode Beta for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Published August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2024. Steam Community.
- ↑ Arc System Works, Ver.2.00 変更点リスト公開のお知らせ. Published January 9, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2024. ArcSystemWorks.jp.
- ↑ Arc System Works, システム変更点. Published January 9, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2024. ArcSystemWorks.jp. PDF File.
External Links
- Atlus Website (Japanese)
- Arc-Sys Website (Japanese)
- Official Website (English, 2014 initial announcement page)
- Official Website (English, 2022 re-release)