How to add friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X

Players can add friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X as part of its online features. However, it isn't available from the start. You'll need to progress the story to a certain point to unlock it. Although the game is single-player, your friends can still assist you in combat through a particular mechanic. Connecting with other people can benefit both parties.

Here's how you can add friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X.

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A guide to adding friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X

The Smartphone in P5X (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || SEGA)

You'll acquire the ability to interact with friends when you start the fourth in-game day after coming back from the Palace. You'll see a notification when opening Wonder's smartphone. The Friend List "app" will appear on the mobile's home screen; open it. From there, you can add specific or random players. For the latter, navigate to the Add Friends tab. You'll see a list of players you can send a request to. If they accept it, you both will become friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X. Check your "Requests" tab to see if any individual has asked to connect with you. You can accept or reject it from there.

The Friends app in P5X (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || SEGA)

If you want to find a specific person, navigate to the "Add Friend" tab. There will be a search bar at the top right. Input the Player ID in it. Make sure to type it correctly. The account that subsequently appears will be your friend's profile. If you want to send your Player ID to anyone else, follow the below-given steps:

• Open the Smartphone.
• Select Wonder's tab at the top of the screen. This will open up your profile.
• Click on the three dots at the top left corner of the account's picture.
• Choose the Copy ID option.
• Paste it on any messaging app of your choice and send it to your friend.

The people you connect with will appear on the Friends tab.

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What does adding friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X do?

There are two main mechanics you can use when connected with a friend in P5X: Chatting and Assists.

Chatting

Friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X can chat through a private message screen inside the in-game smartphone, similar to Persona 5. It is a fun, diegetic way to communicate with your friends without using any external help.

Assists

When you add any friend to your group, you can borrow a Phantom Idol of their choice and add it to your party's last slot. Thus, an experienced player can provide a powerful ally to your team.

When preparing your team members before starting an expedition, click on the Assist button. It will show you all the Phantom Idols enlisted by your friends that you can use to fill one slot in your party. These borrowed agents will act as your own members for that expedition. Note that you cannot have duplicate Phantom Idols in your party.

The assist system works both ways. Thus, you can enlist your own Phantom Idol to be borrowed by your friends in Persona 5: The Phantom X. Open the Wonder's tab on the top of the in-game mobile's screen. Inside the account's page, the final (rightmost) agent in the Phantom Thief panel will be the one to appear on your friend's ally list. Thus, make sure to put your best character in it.

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