Persona 4 Arena was first released in Japan, published by Atlus and developed by Arc System Works, marking the game's initial launch.
The game Persona 4 Arena was released in North America, making it accessible to a wider audience outside Japan.
Persona 4 Arena was released in Europe, finalizing the game's availability in major gaming markets worldwide.
The Investigation Team members receive mysterious invitations to participate in a fighting tournament held in the TV World, known as the P-1 Climax.
The members of the Investigation Team and several new characters enter the TV World to participate in the P-1 Climax tournament.
The team encounters a powerful Shadow version of Labrys, an important character with a hidden past, who initially opposes them.
Yu Narukami, the protagonist of Persona 4, suffers from an unknown ailment related to his Persona powers, which becomes a crucial plot point.
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.
The true mastermind behind the tournament, Izanami, reveals herself and her intention to rewrite reality using the power of the P-1 Climax.
In a climactic confrontation, the team battles Izanami inside the Velvet Room to stop her plan and restore balance to the worlds.