Persona 5 Royal: Unleashing Japanese Mythical Powers Across the West
Prepare to embark on a mind-bending journey that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Last year, our team had the honour of partnering with SEGA to spearhead an awe-inspiring cross-platform influencer marketing campaign for the highly acclaimed role-playing video game — Persona 5 Royal.
Collaborating with 25 unique and creative influencers on 4 different platforms, we successfully increased game awareness in the EU region, hitting over 10 million views. Let’s dive deeper into the world of mystery, friendship and Japanese legends and have a closer look at the whole campaign.
Persona 5 Royal transports players to modern-day Japan, where the boundaries between the mundane and the extraordinary shatter. From forging deep friendships to navigating enigmatic urban legends, this narrative-driven saga captivates hearts and minds with its unique blend of supernatural themes and relatable human experiences.
Persona 5 Royal took the gaming world by storm, first releasing on PlayStation 4 in Japan, followed by a worldwide launch. But the adventure didn’t stop there. SEGA expanded the game’s reach, unveiling versions for Game Pass, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. This definitive edition of Persona 5 Royal includes the award-winning full game and over 40 items of previously released downloadable content.
Campaign Goal
The primary goal of this influencer marketing campaign was to generate awareness and excitement surrounding the release of Persona 5 Royal in the EU market. By harnessing the reach and influence of popular content creators on TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube, our team aimed to create a comprehensive and immersive experience for potential players.
Pre-roll Integrations on YouTube:
To capture the attention of the expansive YouTube gaming community, we placed pre-roll video advertisements featuring snippets of Persona 5 Royal gameplay. These captivating visuals served as teasers, generating curiosity and anticipation for the game’s release.
TikTok Videos + Spark Ads push:
Recognizing the immense popularity and viral nature of TikTok, we also collaborated with influential TikTokers to create engaging video content that showcased the game’s captivating storyline, characters, and gameplay mechanics. These videos were designed to resonate with the platform’s short-form content format, maximizing reach and visibility among TikTok’s vast user base.
Live Streams on Twitch:
To connect with the gaming community in a more interactive manner, influencers also hosted live streams where they played Persona 5 Royal, sharing their experiences and engaging with their viewers in real-time. This approach not only generated excitement but also provided an opportunity for fans to ask questions and learn more about the game’s features.
Instagram Stories & Reels:
Finally, the campaign extended its reach on Instagram by utilizing the Stories and Reels features.The campaign fostered a sense of community among the influencers’ followers, encouraging user-generated content and organic engagement.
As a result, our campaign for Persona 5 Royal garnered remarkable success, achieving substantial awareness and engagement across various social media platforms.
Meet the Influencers
Kurolily
109K+ Subscribers
218K+ Followers
120K+ Followers
75K+ Followers
Cydonia
75K+ Subscribers
152K+ Followers
87K+ Followers
Kurono
934K+ Subscribers
GouzouGouzou
485K+ Subscribers
TheLoneGamer
825K+ Subscribers
Le Chef Otaku
1M+ Subscribers
Djovannih
491K+ Followers
Lee.andy
1M+ Followers
Il_forla
180K+ Followers
ravenplay_
693K+ Followers
RaptorGamer
4.7M+ Followers
oscaramau3
1M+ Followers
Campaign Video Content
We collaborated with 25 influencers from Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, who have the right target audience for Persona 5 Royal gameplay and create content about gaming, anime, and Japan.
Moreover, 4 influencers were activated with a Package Deal and released their videos on multiple platforms. The overall campaign with 25 videos successfully gained 10M+ views, 300K+ likes, and 227K+ hours watched. Let’s take a look at some of the content pieces:
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Fan Engagement
A supernatural theme set in modern Japan definitely has attracted the attention of many new players. The campaign videos sparked enthusiastic conversations among the audience and all influencers received many positive and inspiring comments.
One of the best games I’ve ever played.
Arturo Martín
Play it, it’s a masterpiece
YOAB SEBASTIAN
It’s very good, and the soundtrack is incredibleeee
Kirawarrior
The game is too good, the story is so cool as well as the music, it just characterizes everything
Kevin
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