Compile Heart reveals new school life JRPG led by Atlus Co-Founder Kouji Okada
(Courtesy : Compile Hearts)
Full reveal on January 29, 2026
JRPG legends and fans, it’s time to unite! Atlus co-founder Kouji Okada, co-creator of Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, is once again back after 18 years.
He is producing Compile Heart’s New School Life JRPG, which was recently teased on January 15, 2026. The game’s full reveal is scheduled for January 29, 2026. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Persona & SMT veterans reunite for new JRPG
Fans are pretty hyped because this will be a JRPG, similar to the Persona series, as it’s described as a mysterious new school life-based game. This is the team they have assembled for the game:
| Role | Creator | Iconic Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Producer | Kouji Okada | Atlus co-founder, SMT/Persona co-creator |
| Scenario Writer | Tadashi Satomi | Persona 1, Persona 2: Innocent Sin/EP |
| Composer | Tsukasa Masuko | SMT I/II, Megami Tensei I/II |
| Character Design | Ilya Kuvshinov | Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 |
This is truly an Avenger squad for a school-life-based JRPG. From the recent teaser they revealed, you can see old-school anime sci-fi visuals, weird and mysterious DNA images (probably related to the lore), and school students sitting and then making panicked motions.
It appears that some sort of virus is spending which might be corrupting the mind or changing the DNA. This is only an assumption.
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Conclusion
JRPG fans have been waiting for Persona 6 announcement for years now. But now, Compile Heart has blessed us with the upcoming school life-based JRPG, whose full reveal will be done on January 29, 2026.
You can expect the game title reveal, gameplay, the story, music and probably the release timeline for the new JRPG game. Many fans’ eyes would also be fixated on whether this will be a turn-based style or not.
FAQs
When is the full reveal for Compile Heart’s new school RPG?
January 29, 2026—expect title, platforms, gameplay.
Who’s producing the game?
Kouji Okada, Atlus co-founder and SMT/Persona co-creator—his first in 18 years.
What does the teaser show?
DNA motifs, eye close-up, panicking students—supernatural school horror vibes.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.