Persona 4 Golden Timeline ( Real )

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July 10, 2008

Release of Persona 4 in Japan

The original Persona 4 video game was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2.

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June 14, 2012

Release of Persona 4 Golden in Japan

The enhanced version of Persona 4, called Persona 4 Golden, was released for the PlayStation Vita in Japan.

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November 20, 2012

Release of Persona 4 Golden in North America

Persona 4 Golden was released in North America for PlayStation Vita.

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February 22, 2013

Release of Persona 4 Golden in Europe

Persona 4 Golden was released in Europe for PlayStation Vita.

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March 21, 2020

Persona 4 Golden announced for PC

At a Sony event, Atlus announced the upcoming PC release of Persona 4 Golden, expanding the game's availability beyond PlayStation Vita.

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June 13, 2020

Persona 4 Golden released on Steam

Persona 4 Golden was released on Steam, making it accessible to PC gamers worldwide.

Persona 4 Golden Timeline ( Fictional )

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Mid-April

First Midnight Channel Incident and TV World Discovery

Yu and his friends discover the mysterious TV World and the existence of the Midnight Channel after witnessing the first victim being thrown into the TV.

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Late April

Formation of Investigation Team

Yu and his classmates form the Investigation Team to solve the murders linked to the Midnight Channel and rescue victims from the TV World.

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April to June

Social Links Initiation

Members of the Investigation Team begin strengthening bonds with various people in Inaba, unlocking social links that aid in battles.

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Late April

Resolution of First Murder Case

The Investigation Team successfully rescues the first victim of the TV World, clearing their name and stopping the initial threat.

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May to Summer

Investigation and Rescue Operations Continue

Multiple cases arise involving people thrown into the TV World; the team conducts rescues and investigates potential suspects.

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July

Summer Festival and Bonding Events

Team members participate in the summer festival, strengthening friendships and building social links.

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Early October

Revelation of True Killer and True Culprit's Capture

After solving puzzles and trials within the TV World, the Investigation Team uncovers the true culprit behind the murders and brings them to justice.

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March (following spring)

End of School Year and Yu's Farewell

With the mystery solved and peace restored to Inaba, Yu prepares to leave at the end of the school year, marking the end of his stay.