*Note that this list contains MAJOR spoilers for the game!*
Persona 5 Royal is no short game. With average completed playthroughs hitting upwards of 130 hours, there definitely isn't a shortage when it comes to content.
But what about all the moments that didn't make it into the final game? Surely with over 130 hours of content, there must have been scenes, moments, and dialogue that was scrapped or replaced, right?
That's absolutely correct. And thanks to some crafty datamining from Twitter user @pan-hime, as well as translating skills from gaming YouTubers Faz and Bainz, a number of deleted scenes have made it online for Persona 5 fans to view.
Below is a master list of all the deleted scenes from Persona 5 Royal.
This list will be updated as more deleted scenes are discovered.
"Bad Ending" Valentine's Day & White Day Harem Scene
These scenes take place during the game's "bad ending" after the player accepts Maruki's ideal reality. In these scenes, Joker spends both holidays with all the female confidants on a joint date. Unlike in the True Ending's Valentine's Day, the girls have no problem with Joker's two-timing (or, in this case, ten-timing) ways.
Read more about the scene here.
Sumire Valentine's Day Scene
This scene appears to be an alternate Valentine's Day scene that would've taken place in the game's True Ending. In this scene, Joker is sitting in his classroom at Shujin during a break, and Ryuji comes over to start talking to him. The two discuss their final moments at Maruki's palace and discuss the doctor's unknown whereabouts. Before Ryuji leaves, he tells Joker that Sumire has dropped out of school to focus on gymnastics and that she has asked Ryuji to say bye to Joker on her behalf. Ryuji also begins to tell Joker about his plans to transfer schools, but he decides to tell Joker later. After Ryuji leaves, Morgana discovers a red teddy bear holding chocolate in Joker's desk, implying that Sumire left Joker some Valentine's Day chocolate.
Read more about the scene here.
Adult Confidant Party Scene
This scene takes place during the third semester of the game's True Ending. In this scene, Sae and Sojiro have gathered all of Joker's adult confidants at the Crossroads Bar in Shinjuku. The group celebrates Joker and the Phantom Thieves' recent successes. As they continue to party, the adults begin to swap stories about their time with Joker. At one point, Lala-chan joins them too.
Read more about the scene here.
"Bad Ending" White Day Date Preparation Scene
This scene takes place during the game's "bad ending" after the player accepts Maruki's ideal reality. In this scene, Sojiro gives Joker advice on how to celebrate White Day with his girlfriends. Notably, Human Morgana is also present and comments on how Joker was "loaded" during Valentine's Day.
Read more about the scene here.
Alternate Maruki Palace Ruler Reveal Scene
This scene takes place as Joker, Kasumi, and Akechi are investigating the January's palace in Odaiba. After Akechi accuses Kasumi of hiding something, Maruki reveals himself to the group as the palace's ruler. He quickly snaps his fingers and directs their attention to a screen, presumably to begin "Kasumi's" memory video of her sister's death.
Read more about the scene here.
Skytree Celebration Scene
This scene takes place following the Phantom Thieves' successful infiltration of Futaba's palace. In this scene, the group is celebrating their success at Tokyo Skytree, thanks to tickets from Sojiro. The Thieves quickly discusses their concerns over Medjed, but decide to spend the night celebrating rather than worrying.
Read more about the scene here.
Madarame Flashback - Yusuke's Mother's Death Scene
This scene is a flashback that was supposed to be triggered when the Phantom Thieves found a Will Seed in Madrame's palace. In this flashback, Madarame can be seen talking to a Yusuke's mother about her art. The woman later falls on the ground in a seizure and begs Madarame to fetch her medicine. Instead of helping, Madarame doesn't move and ends the video with an evil smile.
Read more about the scene here.
Kamoshida Flashback Scenes
These scenes are flashbacks that were supposed to be triggered when the Phantom Thieves found Will Seeds in Kamoshida's palace. In these three scenes, Kamoshida can be seen getting interviewed by a popular TV show, crying and apologizing to the female host (presumably after hooking up with her), and finally, talking to another man who assures he will "take care of everything" to ensure Kamoshida can go on with living the life of a star athlete with no repercussions.
Read more about the scene here.
Jose in the Real World Scene
It is unclear exactly in the game when this takes place. In this scene, Jose is hanging out with Joker in the real world, specifically in the flower shop found in Shibuya Station's Underground Mall. Jose looks at some flowers and eventually chooses to buy some.
Read more about the scene here.
Alternate Akechi Third Awakening Scene
This scene takes place during the third semester. In this scene, Joker and Akechi are sitting in the Jazz Club hanging out together. Akechi thanks Joker for keeping his promise to change Shido's heart, but discusses that in Maruki's new reality, Shido never fully atoned for his crimes. Akechi vows to never be controlled by someone else again and resolves to leave Maruki's reality. this triggers his third awakening. At the end of the scene, Akechi asks Joker about his glove, which Joker has hung onto this whole time.
Read more about the scene here.
Persona 5 Royal is available now, exclusively for the PlayStation 4.
Source: YouTube (Faz, Bainz), Twitter