The wait for "Persona 6" continues, but that hasn't stopped fans from entertaining themselves with increasingly creative memes.
One of the latest jokes to go viral centers on Igor, the mysterious master of the Velvet Room, after a social media post sarcastically complained that players would not be able to play "Persona 6" on his iconic long nose.
The original post jokingly described the imaginary limitation as "literally unplayable," turning an absurd scenario into a viral meme.
Although no one expected Igor's distinctive facial feature to double as a gaming screen, the post quickly gained traction among Persona fans eager for any excuse to joke about the long wait for Atlus' next mainline RPG.
Fans Compare Igor's Nose to DOOM's Legendary Ports
The conversation quickly expanded beyond "Persona."
Many Reddit users referenced the long-running internet meme about "DOOM," the classic first-person shooter that has famously been ported to calculators, smart refrigerators, printers, and countless other unconventional devices.
Some fans joked that if "Persona 6" could not run on Igor's nose, perhaps "DOOM" could. Others pointed out that modders have already recreated DOOM-style gameplay inside Persona 5 Royal, suggesting that almost anything is possible with enough creativity.
Another commenter humorously proposed displaying the famous "Bad Apple!!" animation on Igor's nose, continuing the playful thread with increasingly absurd ideas.
Discussion Shifts to Physical and Digital Game Releases
While the meme started as harmless fun, the conversation eventually turned to a more serious topic: the future of physical game releases.
Some fans expressed concern over ongoing industry trends toward digital distribution, wondering whether "Persona 6" could eventually receive a digital-only release. The discussion was fueled by recent reports that Sony may place greater emphasis on digital gaming in future hardware generations.
However, other community members quickly noted that Atlus has not announced any release format for "Persona 6." The publisher has also not confirmed a launch date, leaving speculation about physical editions entirely unofficial.
'Persona' Fans Debate Physical Game Ownership
The discussion also revived the long-running debate between physical and digital game ownership.
Some players argued that modern game discs mainly function as installation media because large updates and patches must still be downloaded after purchase.
Others countered that physical editions continue to provide long-term value for collectors and game preservation, especially when compared with download-only releases.
Nintendo's Game-Key Cards were also mentioned as an example of physical media that functions differently from traditional game cartridges.
'Persona 6' Anticipation Continues
Although Atlus has yet to reveal new information about "Persona 6," the game's passionate community continues to keep excitement alive through memes, theories, and discussions.
Only time will tell whether the joke proves its worth, but one thing is for sure: the future of physical media will be changed forever once digital-only games take over across consoles.
Last month, a "Persona 6" story leak revealed interesting information about the game. It appeared that the developers were exploring something beyond "Persona."
