Why is Yusuke completely unavailable on Jan 31/Feb 1 in P5R?

I’m playing Persona 5 Royal and I’m trying to get Yusuke’s third awakening before the end of the third semester.
Yusuke is already Rank 10, so all I need is the additional hangout that triggers his third awakening.

I’m currently on January 31, and Yusuke is completely missing from his normal spot in the Shibuya Underground Walkway. I’ve checked multiple times during the day, and he’s simply not there.

A few things I’ve already confirmed:
Yusuke is Rank 10.
I’m in the third semester.
I’ve already secured the treasure route in Maruki’s Palace.
Other Phantom Thieves/confidants are available normally.
I even reloaded/restarted from an earlier save to make sure it wasn’t some weird one-time issue.
Yusuke still does not appear on January 31.
I’m specifically looking in the Underground Walkway where his Emperor Confidant normally appears.

Some guides seem to indicate that Yusuke should be available around this time, but I’m clearly missing something because he isn’t appearing at all.

Does anyone know Yusuke’s actual third-awakening availability dates in January/February? Is there a specific day when he can trigger the Rank 10 → third awakening hangout, or is there some condition I’m missing?
I’m getting really nervous because I’m trying to get as many third awakenings as possible before the deadline. 😭

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

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u/LuisTeach — 6 days ago

Help: I’m trying to maximize my confidants before the cut off. I’m currently in 1/20

So I’m trying to maximize my confidants before the deadline in February. However, I know that if I take too long to secure the treasure my confidants will naturally lock me out. Do you know by when I have to secure the treasure before that happens. I heard it was 1/26 but just wanted to verify. I was thinking of securing the treasure for Maruki’s Palace that day since there are no confidants I need that day. Can anyone confirm?

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u/LuisTeach — 7 days ago

Can I still max every Confidant? Currently 12/9 with 9 days until Shido’s Palace deadline

Hey everyone! I’m playing Persona 5 Royal for the first time and I’m trying to max every Confidant in one playthrough. I’m currently on December 9, and I have 9 days left before I need to infiltrate Shido’s Palace.

I know I probably won’t finish everyone before Shido, but I’m wondering if I’m still in a realistic position to max everyone by the end of the game, especially since I unlocked the third semester by maxing Maruki.
Here are my current Confidant ranks:

MAXED
Sojiro — MAX
Ryuji — MAX
Chihaya (Fortune Teller) — MAX
Twins — MAX
Takemi (Back Alley Doctor) — MAX
Kawakami — MAX
Mishima — MAX
Yoshida (Politician) — MAX
Hifumi — MAX
Sae — MAX
Kasumi — MAX
Maruki — MAX

CURRENT RANKS
Igor / Prison Master — 9
Morgana — 9
Makoto — 8
Haru — 6
Yusuke — 6
Ann — 8
Akechi / Crow — 8
Futaba — 7
Iwai / Airsoft Guy — 7
Ohya — 7
Shinya / Video Game Kid — 8

I’ve also already completed the Mementos requests for Iwai, Ohya, Futaba, and Shinya.

My main question is:
Am I still realistically on pace to max everyone?
I have 9 days remaining before Shido’s Palace deadline, so I’m trying to figure out how aggressively I should use those days before entering the Palace.

I’m especially wondering:
Should I prioritize getting Futaba from 7 → 10 before Shido because her abilities would help me in the Palace?

Should I enter Shido’s Palace with several days remaining rather than waiting until the deadline?

How much free time will I realistically have during the third semester to finish the remaining Confidants?

Are there any of my remaining Confidants that I should be particularly worried about missing?

I’d appreciate any advice from people who’ve done an all-Confidant run in Royal. Thanks in advance!

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u/LuisTeach — 11 days ago

Poll: Thoughts on the New York City track?

I personally think it’s one of my faves due to how wide the track seems and the wall riding. But curious to hear everyone else’s thoughts

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u/LuisTeach — 22 days ago

How do I open these circled doors on the Central Treatment Plant (third palace)?

I’m trying to 100% the Maps to get some extra jewels, but I am stumped. I don’t know how to open those two doors at all.

u/LuisTeach — 28 days ago

Is Persona 3 Reload worth getting digitally, or should I just grab the $30 Game Key Card? (Switch 2)

Hey everyone!

I’m interested in picking up Persona 3 Reload for Switch 2 (it’s the only console I own and I don’t have PC) especially since I’ve been loving Persona 5 Royal and want to eventually play through the rest of the series.

Right now, I’m seeing the physical version (Game Key Card) on sale for around $30, which seems like a really good deal considering the game normally costs much more.

The only thing holding me back is that it’s a Game Key Card instead of a traditional physical cartridge. From my understanding, I would still have to download the entire game, meaning it would take up basically the same amount of storage space as the digital version, and I’d still need the card inserted every time I want to play.

I actually do like collecting physical games, especially for franchises I really enjoy, so normally I would buy physical without hesitation. But because this isn’t a full cartridge, I’m wondering if I should just wait for a digital sale instead.

Does anyone know if Persona 3 Reload has gone on sale digitally for around $30 on the Nintendo eShop, or if there are any places to get a digital copy cheaper? I’m also curious what everyone thinks:
Is the Game Key Card version still worth getting at this price?

Would you personally choose physical/Game Key Card or digital?

Do you think waiting for a digital sale is the better move?
Thanks!

u/LuisTeach — 28 days ago

How on earth do I reach this area in this specific palace?? lol

So I’m trying to 100% these palaces to get more materials but for some reason I can’t get past this door. There is an arrow that shows I have to exit that room, but it seems boxed in. Any ideas on how?

Thanks in advance!

u/LuisTeach — 29 days ago

As a low spender how many characters could I get by using this method?

So I’m nearly a month into playing this game and I’m considering just going for the Marthym Rewards Card and the Premium Pass, which would be around $15. I’m not trying to be a whale but I would like a majority of the characters.

How would this method work for me for anyone who’s had more experience with this game?

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u/LuisTeach — 29 days ago

What time does Violet’s rerun go live on July 23 (EST), and will her 5★ weapon return too?

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know the exact time the banner/shop goes live in Eastern Time (EST/EDT)? I’m trying to figure out when I should log in to start pulling.

Also, since this is a rerun, I was wondering how her 5★ weapon is handled.
Will Violet’s signature 5★ weapon be available again during her rerun?

Does it come back on a separate weapon banner or is it added to the weapon shop/exchange instead?

If it is available, what is usually the best way to obtain it?

Thanks in advance!

u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Question about the new beach activity for a new player.

I’m a bit confused about the beach activity mini-game in Persona 5: The Phantom X.

I noticed that the Phantom Thieves lose stamina when I send them out on activities. Does their stamina recover automatically over time if I just leave the event alone, or do I need to keep playing the mini-game to restore it?

In other words, if Shun is out of stamina today, can I just come back tomorrow and he’ll be refreshed, or is there some mechanic where I have to actively use characters in the event to increase their stamina again?

Thanks in advance! I’m still pretty new to P5X, so I wasn’t sure if I was missing something obvious.

u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Will the Phantom Idol X Draft be rotated next season? Or does it stay with the same characters?

New player here. I’ve accumulated quite a few gold cards, but I’m willing to sit on these if the characters will be rotated eventually. I have most of the characters I wanted from that list.

If they do get rotated, how long until they are swapped?

u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Question about Early Celebration rewards.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to double-check something before I get too excited. 😂

I’m currently working toward the Early Celebration rewards where, after logging in enough days and collecting the Special Invitation Tickets, I’ll be able to exchange for the 5★ Weapon Selection Pack.

My plan is to use it to select Makoto’s 5★ weapon (Nuclear Finisher).

I noticed the current season is ending soon and there will be a new update. Does anyone know if the available weapons in the Early Celebration 5★ Weapon Selector will stay the same after the season changes, or is there any chance the selection pool could be updated/changed?

The event itself still has around 47 days left, so I’m assuming the rewards are locked in, but I just wanted to confirm before I count on it.

Thanks in advance!

u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Any idea when Crow is coming back?

Hey everyone! 👋

Im a relatively new player and I just reached a point where I’m really happy with my roster, so I think I’m done pulling for now and I’m planning to save all of my resources for Crow whenever he gets a rerun.

Here’s my current roster:
Characters:
Joker
Hatsune Miku (A1)
Morgana
Skull (Ryuji)
Panther (Ann)
Fox (Yusuke)
Queen (Makoto)

5★ Weapons:
Joker (Phoenix Dagger)
Hatsune Miku’s signature weapon
Skull’s signature weapon
Yusuke’s signature weapon
Panther (Rosethorn)

I’m also guaranteed to get Makoto’s Nuclear Finisher from an upcoming selector, and I’ll be getting Morgana’s 5★ weapon from Lufel’s Challenges soon.

At this point I honestly feel like my roster is complete for what I wanted, so my plan is to hoard all of my Meta Jewels and Gold Tickets for Crow.

Does anyone know or have an educated guess based on the other servers—when Crow might return? Has there been any indication of how often his banner reruns?

I’d appreciate any insight. Thanks!

u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Reach 4th Level point goal in Nightmare Catcher question.

Hey everyone, I’m a little confused about one of the weekly goals in Persona 5: The Phantom X.

The mission says: “Reach the 4th level point goal in Gates of the Nightmare Catcher.”

I understand that I need to earn points, but I’m not sure how the system works. Do I need to keep progressing through the higher difficulties to reach the Level 4 point goal, or can I just replay an easier difficulty multiple times and eventually accumulate enough points?

Also, does the difficulty affect how many points you earn, or is it only based on how far you get in a run?

Thanks!

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u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

So I got a 5 star weapon case but I’m torn on which weapon I should get. Any advice?

So I’m stuck between getting Shadowkiller for Yusuke or Nuclear Finisher for Makoto.

Which would be the better investment? I’m pretty new to the Persona franchise btw.

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u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Newbie here: have no clue how this happened can someone explain please?

So I’ve just started playing this game. Absolutely love it! But I’m very new to it and compared to Persona 5 Royal, the UI is a bit overwhelming and cluttered (due to it being a mobile game) but I’m having a blast regardless.

Anyways, I went to the contract section to do some pulls and there was a section for the Phantom Thieves. I had a ton of their cards so I just kept pulling and pulling until I landed Ryuj (one of my faves from P5R). I still had quite a few cards left to pull but then the whole section seemed to disappear.

I’m so confused and have no idea where it went or if it’ll come back. Can someone explain what happened? I’m roughly 4 hours into the game

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u/LuisTeach — 1 month ago

Follow up question to Hatsune Miku in Persona Phantom X

So again I’m fairly new to this series. I got Hatsune Miku because I heard that she’s pretty powerful. However, I don’t want to fall into the gacha trap and spend a ton of money getting her level 4 and level 5 weapons.

So I just have a few questions:

  1. Once her event is over, if I haven’t gotten her weapons do I lose out on them for good even though I unlocked her character?

  2. Do the level 4 and 5 weapons give her unique animations or is it just to make her stronger?

Thanks in advance!

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u/LuisTeach — 2 months ago

I’m a brand new Phantom X player and got Hatsune Miku early. How do I get the weapon now?

So I pretty much got lucky and was able to get her, but I hear that she also comes with a weapon. I don’t see an option to purchase it, unless I’m too early into the game to get it. Where am I supposed to look?

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u/LuisTeach — 2 months ago

Is there absolutely any way to get Hatsune Miku and Godzilla on Banana Rumble?

Unfortunately I got into this game fairly late. I’ve 100% the game and absolutely love it. I have it for the switch 2 and have managed to get all the characters except for Godzilla and Hatsune Miku. I’m so saddened that I didn’t get to purchase them. I would’ve gladly bought them immediately had they been available when I bought the game.

Is there any way I can get these characters in my game? Or at least a chance that they get re-listed?

u/LuisTeach — 2 months ago