It’s a big year for gaming anniversaries. There are five massive series that turn 40 years old in 2026 – The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Dragon Quest, Kid Icarus, and Castlevania – whilst Sonic the Hedgehog turns 35, and Persona and Pokémon both turn 30. There’s probably a lot of celebratory stuff coming over the next 12 months, but let’s start with a franchise we know is getting some attention this year before anything else: Persona.
