Persona 5 Royal vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Persona 5 Royal vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Persona 5 Royal SEGA, Atlus | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | March 31, 2020 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Atlus | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA, Atlus | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | https://atlus.com/p5r/ | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 12 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC |
| Available On | Nintendo eShop, Steam, PlayStation Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 41 GB available space Additional Notes: Low 720p @ 60 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4.2 instruction set. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.4 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 41 GB available space Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 94 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.8 / 5 (529 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Persona 5 Royal vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For Filipino gamers, the choice between Persona 5 Royal and V Rising hinges on genre preference and platform availability. Persona 5 Royal is a critically acclaimed single-player RPG (Metacritic 94, community 4.8/5) with a deep story and stylish turn-based combat. It runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, making it widely accessible. However, its minimum requirements include a Core i7-4790 and 8GB RAM, plus 41GB storage. V Rising is a multiplayer survival action game (community 3.7/5) focused on building and PvP. It's exclusive to PC (Steam) and requires an internet connection for multiplayer. Its system demands are slightly lower on CPU but need 12GB RAM and only 7GB storage. Persona 5 Royal offers a longer single-player experience (12 hours avg), while V Rising has co-op and online modes. If you value narrative and solo play, Persona 5 Royal is the better pick. If you prefer multiplayer survival with friends, V Rising is the go-to. Without price data, assume both are reasonably priced in PH, but Persona 5 Royal's wider platform availability gives it an edge for console and PC gamers alike.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has higher ratings?
Persona 5 Royal has a Metacritic score of 94 and a community rating of 4.8/5 (529 ratings), while V Rising has a community rating of 3.7/5 (175 ratings) with no Metacritic score listed.
Which game supports multiplayer?
V Rising supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Persona 5 Royal is strictly single-player.
Which game is available on more platforms?
Persona 5 Royal is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo via respective stores. V Rising is exclusive to PC via Steam.
Which game has lower system requirements?
Both require similar CPU (Core i7-4790 vs i5-6600) and GPU (GTX 650 Ti vs GTX 750 Ti), but V Rising needs 12GB RAM versus Persona 5 Royal's 8GB, and Persona 5 Royal requires 41GB storage versus V Rising's 7GB.