Persona 4 Remake Loses Original Voice Actor

The rumored Persona 4 remake appears increasingly likely after confirmation from one of the original game's voice actors.

Original Cast Member Speaks Out

Yuri Lowenthal, the veteran voice actor behind Yosuke Hanamura in Persona 4 and its spin-offs, recently revealed on BlueSky that he won't be returning for the unconfirmed remake.

"For those asking, no, I won't be voicing Yosuke in the Persona 4 remake," Lowenthal stated. "I inquired - maybe even pleaded - but they've chosen not to bring me back."

While Atlus hasn't officially announced the remake project, Lowenthal's remarks strongly suggest development is underway. GameSpot has contacted Sega/Atlus for official comment.

Industry Context

The revelation comes amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes regarding AI protections for voice actors. Lowenthal is a union member, though it's uncertain whether labor disputes influenced casting decisions.

SAG-AFTRA's March statement indicated significant disagreements remain between the actors' union and video game producers regarding working conditions and protections.

Mounting Evidence

Speculation about a Persona 4 remake has grown following earlier evidence:

• A domain registration discovered earlier this year
• Persistent rumors from reliable leakers
• The commercial success of Persona 3 Reload

The confirmation from a former cast member marks perhaps the strongest indication yet that Atlus is revitalizing their acclaimed JRPG.

Timing Possibilities

Following Persona 3 Reload's announcement pattern during Xbox's 2023 summer showcase, industry watchers suggest we might see:

• Potential reveal during upcoming summer gaming events
• Similar 12-18 month window between announcement and release

For Persona fans awaiting more news, the mobile/PC spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X launches June 26, 2025.