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Demonschool Nears Release as Persona-Inspired Game Debuts

Jun 09, 2025 10:05 AM

The highly anticipated RPG, Demonschool, draws inspiration from the popular Persona series and has recently announced its release window for summer 2025 after a delay from its original September 2024 launch. The game focuses on life at a haunted university where players engage in both social activities and tactical battles, embodying a unique cartoon horror aesthetic. The new gameplay trailer showcases a range of features including romance, character interactions, and challenging combat mechanics reminiscent of Into the Breach. Demonschool will be available on multiple platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with support for Steam Deck. Creative director Brandon Sheffield expressed the team's commitment to building a rich world featuring various assignments, minigames, and 15 distinct characters with unique combat skills.

What platforms will Demonschool be available on?

Demonschool will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, including support for Steam Deck.

Demonschool merges elements from RPGs and horror, featuring a vivid cartoon style that stands out within the genre. The creative inspiration stems from the Persona series, especially with its focus on social interactions and character development in a school-like environment, reminiscent of the challenges and themes seen in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Players can expect a delightful blend of humor, horror, and engaging gameplay mechanics that challenge both strategic thinking and social skills.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-06-09 10:16:10
A haunted university RPG with romance and tactical combat Sounds like my kind of summer 2025 plans—just hope the delay means even more polished demon-slaying shenanigans. Love that it’s hitting every major platform, so no one misses out on the spooky fun.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2025-06-09 10:10:12
Persona meets tactical combat with a spooky twist—I'm totally here for that aesthetic and Steam Deck support. Can’t wait to see if the social sim elements live up to the hype alongside those Into the Breach-style battles
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