Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Receiving Rollback Netcode Via PS4 & PC Summer 2022

Atlus West has announced that the upcoming re-release of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be receiving rollback netcode on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam in Summer 2022. This functionality essentially allows for smoother and more cohesive online play with better responsiveness for inputs. Several fighting game fans always value its inclusion, so it’s neat to see it confirmed here.

The title’s producer provided a message informing fans about this exciting development. You can view the tweet initially announcing the arrival of rollback netcode below:

#P4AU Producer Wada-san has a very exciting message! 💥

Rollback Netcode comes to Persona 4 Arena Ultimax this summer for Steam and PS4! #P25th pic.twitter.com/hduHjRTmZl

— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) February 28, 2022

During the Game Awards 2021, Atlus announced that Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be releasing for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on March 17, 2022.

This title takes place after the ending of the original Persona 4, featuring elements from Persona 4 Golden, such as the character Marie. This game is a 2D fighter developed by Arc System Works, most prominently known for Blazblue and the recently released Guilty Gear Strive.

The official Steam page states that this re-release will include all of the content contained in the original Ultimax release and the story of the first Arena game. Further, Japanese and English dual audio options will be present.

Senior European PR manager for Atlus and RGG Studio, Sarah Wellock, has confirmed that this re-release will be digital-only.