Persona 4 actors exit rumored remake

While no official announcement confirms a Persona 4 remake exists, three original English voice actors have now publicly stated they won't be returning—raising eyebrows among fans.

The Voice Actors Breaking the News

Yuri Lowenthal (Yosuke Hanamura) first revealed via BlueSky he wouldn't reprise his role for "the Persona 4 remake"—despite no formal confirmation of such a project existing. His since-deleted post stated: "I asked. Maybe I begged, but they don't want me back."

Soon after, Erin Fitzgerald (Chie Satonaka) confirmed she hadn't been approached. Amanda Winn Lee (Yukiko Amagi) followed yesterday, tweeting: "No, I wasn't asked to voice Yukiko in the P4 remake."

Why the Speculation?

These statements have fueled theories that:

• A remake might be imminent (rumors intensified after recent domain registrations)
• The recasting mirrors Persona 3 Reload's approach
• SAG-AFTRA strike impacts could be a factor

The Wild Conspiracy Theory

Some fans noticed the announcements follow exact party recruitment order:

1. Yosuke (Lowenthal)
2. Chie (Fitzgerald)
3. Yukiko (Winn Lee)

This pattern sparked theories of:

• A coordinated marketing stunt
• Original VAs potentially voicing Shadow selves instead
• Troy Baker/Matt Mercer (Kanji) being next to "confirm"

However, most consider simpler explanations likely—either strike-related issues or Atlus' standard recasting practices.

The Waiting Game

With Summer Game Fest and Xbox's showcase approaching, fans hope for clarity soon. Until then, the mystery deepens—whether this signals an unannounced remake or remains an odd coincidence.