Entertainment Center / Comprehensive Report
Seya Co., Ltd. announced that ATLUS’s popular game “Persona 3” will be revived on the current latest game platform in the form of a new work “Persona 3 Reload”, which is scheduled to be launched on multiple platforms in early 2024. In addition to the previously announced Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows, it is also decided to launch PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam versions. Bring the touch of “Goddess of Heroes 3” to more players with this more distinctive work.
The “Persona” series has sold more than 17 million sets worldwide, and “Persona 3” is the turning point of the series. It not only has the dark world view and story content inherited from the “Shin Megami Tensei” series, but also has lively and vivid art design, condensed a well-designed user interface, and actively adopts BGM music with vocal singing. In addition, a cultivation system with adventure and strategy elements as the main axis has also been added, and a system that meets the needs of the times has been constructed. As a brand-new “Persona” series, it has received high praise and is also a very representative RPG of ATLUS.
“Persona 3 Reload” retains the game foundation that impressed many fans, such as the script and the characters, and improves the game operability and refurbished image performance on the latest game platform. This work can not only make fans who have enjoyed the original game content in the past feel moved to meet “Goddess of Wondering 3” again, but it is also very suitable for players who are exposed to “Goddess of Wondering 3” for the first time.
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■Story Outline
For some reason, the young protagonist transfers to the Moonlight Hall High School located on the artificial island in the harbor of Minato.
A few days after he moved into the student dormitory, he was attacked by a mysterious monster. Under the attack of monsters, the teenager accidentally awakened the hidden psychic power “Persona”, and joined the organization “Special Extracurricular Activities Department” (SEES) composed of people who also have the ability of Persona, and faced with his friends. Mysteries about what happened to the world.
At the end of each day, there is a blank time right now at midnight—”shadow time”. Among them is a mysterious monster called “Shadow”.
The number of people who were attacked by monsters and fell into a state of insanity──”Shadow People” is increasing.
In order to track down the mystery and crusade against the shadows, the Special Extracurricular Activities Department is facing battles again and again. What kind of fate will be waiting for them in the end…
■Introduction of main characters
Protagonist (CV: Akira Ishida)
A second-year high school student who transfers to the Gekkokan Academy High School in the spring.
Lived in Minato City when I was young, and returned to this area after about 10 years. Sudden awakening of the Persona’s abilities, he is recruited into the Special Extracurricular Activities Department (SEES).
The first awakened Persona is Orpheus. But only he has the special ability to hold multiple personas.
Yukari Takeuchi (CV: Megumi Toyoguchi)
A second-year student at Gekkokan High School, the protagonist’s classmate.
Because of his lively and cheerful personality and beautiful appearance, he is very popular in school, but he also has a recalcitrant and ruthless side.
Although he joined SEES as a persona operator, he has no actual combat experience. Together with the protagonist, she was attacked by alien monsters, which became an opportunity for her to stand on the front line of the battle.
Affiliated to the archery society, the weapon used in the battle is the bow and arrow. The special persona is Io. Good at using wind attribute skills and recovery skills.
Junpei Iori (CV: Kosuke Toriumi)
The protagonist and Yugali’s classmates. The awakening of the persona ability is a little later than the protagonist who just transferred from another school.
After living in the Iwatodai dormitory annex, he joined SEES. Good communication skills, is the happy fruit in the team. But sometimes she is treated ruthlessly by Gary because she gets too carried away.
The weapon used in battle is the great sword. The dedicated persona is Hermes. Good at using physical attack skills and fire attribute skills.
■Main points of change from the original version
Image expression that becomes more vivid
Corresponding to the hardware functions of the latest 4K・60fps current game platform, all visual elements such as character 2D graphics, 3D modules, background design, UI, etc. have become more beautiful and clear.
Easier to play system
The game as a whole has undergone many detailed adjustments, including improving game operability and interface updates, etc. The game system has become easier for players to play.
Added side story content and reworked animations
The side story of the additional characters, the lines and voice scenes during the conversation, so that fans who have played the original version can also enjoy this work with a new mood. In addition, including the opening movie, all animations in the work have been recreated. Various famous scenes are revived with more beautiful performances.
▲ Added partner event, new opening movie animation
※The game play screens in this article are all from the Japanese version under development. The official release version supports Traditional Chinese subtitles.
【Product Information】
Product Name: Persona 3 Reload
Game Platform: Xbox Game Pass / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Windows
PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Steam
※Xbox / Windows / Steam only sell digital version
Game language:
Subtitles: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese / Audio: Japanese, English
※The PS version only supports Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean subtitles, and the audio only supports Japanese.
Release date: Scheduled to be released in early 2024
Game language: RPG
Sales: Seya Co., Ltd.
Game Rating: Supplementary Level 15
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