Date-by-Date Progression
This section provides a detailed, day-by-day walkthrough to ensure you don't miss any crucial events, requests, or valuable items during your journey through Persona 5 Strikers. Follow these steps closely to maximize your progress and prepare for the challenges ahead.
July 24th: The Beginning
Your summer vacation kicks off with a bang! This day is primarily tutorial-focused, introducing you to the game's core mechanics and setting the stage for your adventure.
Morning: Shopping and Preparations
- Welcome Back: The game begins with a reunion at Leblanc. Enjoy the cutscenes and dialogue as the Phantom Thieves catch up.
- Shopping Trip: Joker, Ryuji, and Morgana head to Shibuya for some shopping. This is where you'll be introduced to the game's shopping mechanics.
- Essential Purchase: You'll be prompted to buy some groceries. pick up the "Shibuya Peach Juice" from the vending machine near the scramble crossing. This item can restore a small amount of HP to a single ally and is useful in early battles.
- Look Around: While you're in Shibuya, take a moment to explore the area. You can interact with various NPCs, though most won't have significant dialogue at this point.
- Return to Leblanc: After your shopping, head back to Leblanc to continue the story.
Afternoon: The Metaverse Returns
- New App, New Trouble: The "EMMA" app is introduced, leading to an unexpected trip into the Metaverse. This is your first taste of combat in Strikers.
- First Combat Encounter: The game will guide you through basic combat tutorials. Pay attention to:
- Basic Attacks (Square/Triangle): Learn to chain these for combos.
- Persona Skills (R1 + Button): Understand how to use elemental attacks and healing.
- Showtime Attacks: These powerful attacks are introduced early on.
- Weaknesses: Exploiting enemy weaknesses is key to victory, just like in Persona 5.
- Jail Exploration: You'll briefly explore the Shibuya Jail. This initial segment is linear and serves as a tutorial for navigation and environmental interactions.
- First Mini-Boss: Expect a straightforward fight against a few Shadows. Focus on understanding the flow of combat.
- Escape and Reflection: The day concludes with the Phantom Thieves realizing the Metaverse has returned and discussing their next steps.
Evening: Planning and Rest
- Leblanc Discussions: Back at Leblanc, the team will strategize about the new phenomenon. This is a good time to save your game.
- Prepare for Tomorrow: There are no optional activities or requests available on this day. Focus on understanding the narrative and the game's initial mechanics.