Persona 4 Arena Timeline ( Real )

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August 23, 2012

Release of Persona 4 Arena in Japan

Persona 4 Arena was first released in Japan, published by Atlus and developed by Arc System Works, marking the game's initial launch.

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September 4, 2012

North American Release of Persona 4 Arena

The game Persona 4 Arena was released in North America, making it accessible to a wider audience outside Japan.

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November 2, 2012

European Release of Persona 4 Arena

Persona 4 Arena was released in Europe, finalizing the game's availability in major gaming markets worldwide.

Persona 4 Arena Timeline ( Fictional )

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Mid Summer, Year 1

Invitation to the Midnight Channel Tournament

The Investigation Team members receive mysterious invitations to participate in a fighting tournament held in the TV World, known as the P-1 Climax.

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Mid Summer, Year 1

Entry into the TV World

The members of the Investigation Team and several new characters enter the TV World to participate in the P-1 Climax tournament.

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Mid Summer, Year 1

Confrontation with Shadow Labrys

The team encounters a powerful Shadow version of Labrys, an important character with a hidden past, who initially opposes them.

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Mid Summer, Year 1

Uncovering of Yu Narukami's Condition

Yu Narukami, the protagonist of Persona 4, suffers from an unknown ailment related to his Persona powers, which becomes a crucial plot point.

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Late Summer, Year 1

Battle against the Master of Death

The team faces Sho Minazuki, a mysterious and violent fighter known as the Master of Death, who seeks to unleash chaos within the TV World.

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Late Summer, Year 1

Revelation of Izanami's Role

The true mastermind behind the tournament, Izanami, reveals herself and her intention to rewrite reality using the power of the P-1 Climax.

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Late Summer, Year 1

Final Battle in the Velvet Room

In a climactic confrontation, the team battles Izanami inside the Velvet Room to stop her plan and restore balance to the worlds.