Sega Publishing Korea (CEO Saito Go) announced that it will release a new work called ‘Persona 3 Reload’, which revives Atlus’ popular game ‘Persona 3’ with the latest hardware, in the spring of 2024 on multiple platforms. In addition to the recently released Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows, the release of the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam versions has also been decided, making it possible to convey the excitement of ‘Persona 3’ to many users more clearly.
‘Persona 3’ is a title that became a turning point in the ‘Persona’ series, which has exceeded 17 million cumulative sales worldwide. In addition to adopting music that actively uses BGM with vocals, adventure simulation elements as the main axis, in addition to adopting the dark worldview and story from the ‘Jin/Goddess Tensei’ series, pop and symbolic design work, interface with a striking layout, It was highly praised as a completely new ‘Persona’ title built with a system suitable for the times along with a training system, and established itself as a representative RPG of Atlus.
In ‘Persona 3 Reload’, while maintaining the basics of the game that many fans remember, such as the scenario and characters, improved operability and updated graphics to match the latest hardware. It is expected that it will be the best title for fans who enjoyed the original version to recreate the impression of the first meeting, and for users who are experiencing ‘Persona 3’ for the first time.
story outline
The main character is a boy who, due to circumstances, transfers to Moonlight High School on the artificial island of Port Island in Minato Ward.
A few days after entering the dormitory, he is attacked by a mysterious monster. Through that raid, the boy who accidentally awakens the ability of the mind called “Persona” joins the special extracurricular activity club (SEES), an organization where people who use the same persona gather, and confronts the world’s mysteries with his friends.
‘Shadow time’, a blank time that secretly exists at 0 am at the end of the day. A mysterious monster called ‘Shadow’ lives there.
An increase in ‘shadow people’ whose normal mental activities are impossible due to monster attacks.
The Special Extracurricular Activities Department continues to fight to subdue the shadow while chasing the mystery. What fate awaits him? …
Main character introduction
Main character (CV: Akira Ishida)
A high school sophomore who transferred to Moongwanggwan High School in the spring.
I came back to Minato City, where I lived when I was young, after about 10 years. She suddenly awakens her persona abilities and is drawn into the Special Extracurricular Activities Section (SEES).
The persona who first awakened his power was Orpheus. However, he is the only one with the special ability to possess multiple personas.
Yukari Takeba (CV: Megumi Toyoguchi)
A second year student at Moongwanggwan High School and a classmate of the main character.
He is popular in school for his bright personality and neat appearance, but he does not like to lose and has a cold side.
As a Persona user, he belonged to SEES, but had no actual combat experience. She stands on the front line after facing a heterogeneous monster with the main character.
He uses a bow during battles and his dedicated Persona is Io. She specializes in flurry-attribute skills and recovery skills.
Junpei Iori (CV: Kohsuke Toriumi)
A classmate of the protagonist and Yukari. After the main character transferred, he belatedly awakened his Persona abilities.
Enters Iwatodai Dormitory and joins SEES. She has excellent communication skills and is a mood maker. However, sometimes she is so fussy that Yukari treats her coldly. In battle, she uses a greatsword, and her personal persona is Hermes. She uses physical attack skills and fire property skills.
Main elements upgraded from the original version
Sharper Graphics
In line with the latest hardware that supports 4K/60fps, all visual elements such as 2D illustrations and 3D models of characters, background designs, and UI have been beautifully recreated.
A system with improved playability
From improved operability and interface updates to small details, the entire game has been tweaked to build a more user-friendly game system.
Additional side episodes and refreshed animations
By adding character side episodes, conversations between characters, and voiceover scenes, fans of the original version can enjoy the story in a new way. In addition, all animations during the work, including the opening, are newly produced, and various famous scenes are revived with clearer directing.
※All gameplay videos in this text are from the Japanese version under development. Korean subtitles are supported in the official release version.
