Midnight Channel Murders

When the rain or fog rolls in at midnight, a silhouette appears on screen before the victim is found.

Persona 4 Golden faithfully retells the story of the original Persona 4, centering on a high school student who moves to the fictional Japanese countryside town of Inaba. During his year-long stay, he joins friends in investigating mysterious murders entangled with the "Midnight Channel." This phenomenon appears as a foggy broadcast on rainy or foggy nights at midnight, revealing silhouettes that foreshadow victims before they are killed. As the protagonist harnesses the power of Persona—a manifestation of one's psyche that arises from confronting one's Shadow, strengthened through Social Links—he uncovers the truth behind these supernatural killings and the existence of the mysterious channel.

Quick Facts

Time period: 2011

Reader's Guide

To understand the Midnight Channel Murders in Persona 4 Revival, players must follow the protagonist's year-long stay in Inaba. The mystery begins when a mysterious broadcast appears on rainy nights at midnight, showing silhouettes of future victims. Players join the Investigation Team to uncover the truth behind these killings. Success in battle relies on forging bonds with party members to strengthen Personas and utilize mechanics like the Baton Pass ability, which allows tagging in after exploiting an enemy's weakness. The narrative remains a faithful reproduction of Persona 4 Golden, enhanced graphically and mechanically to match modern standards.

Did You Know?

Persona 4 Golden is an enhanced re-release of Persona 4, retaining its narrative and adding new gameplay elements and story content.
The game was originally released in Japan on June 14, 2012, in North America on November 20, 2012, in Europe on February 22, 2013, and in other regions on various dates.
Shoji Meguro composed the original soundtrack for Persona 4 Golden, with additional tracks by Atsushi Kitajoh and Ryota Kozuka.