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<div class="container" style="padding:0.5em 1em; margin: 1em 0;">''This page covers content exclusive to the HD Remaster. For the other releases of Nocturne, see [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne]] and [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax]].''</div>
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|jpmean=True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne HD Remaster
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|genre=RPG
|platforms=PlayStation 4<br/>Nintendo Switch<br/>Steam
|release={{Release|JP=October 29, 2020|WW=May 25, 2021}}
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'''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster''''' is a remaster of {{link|game|smt3nm}}, rebuilt in the Unity game engine. It was released for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 29, 2020 in Japan, followed by North America and Europe on May 25, 2021. The Steam version was released on the same day, May 25, in all regions ''HD Remaster'' incorporates the changes from both the original ''Maniax'' and ''Maniax Chronicle Edition'', with additional updates including graphical touch-ups, voice acting, a revised localization, and downloadable content. 

The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions of ''HD Remaster'' are based on the ''Chronicle Edition'' release, with Dante available as paid downloadable content. The Steam version is based on the original ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'', making it the only official release of the original game in the west. Content from ''Maniax'' and ''Chronicle Edition'' are available as downloadable content for that version.

==Blurb==
===Japanese===
{{BlurbJP
|blurb=――'''東京が死んで、僕が生まれた。'''

200X年、東京。 主人公は、都内の高校に通う普通の少年。
その日は、これからも続くありふれた日常の一片に過ぎないはずであった。
しかし、突然起こった大異変『東京受胎』に巻き込まれ、日本の首都は『悪魔』の住まう異界へと姿を変えてしまう。ひとり目覚めた時、少年の身体もまた悪魔として新生していた。 変わり果てた『トウキョウ』で、変わり果てた己の身を戦いの旅路へと投じ、少年はかつての友人たちと『新世界創造』の選択と葛藤の物語を紡いでいく。 
|romaji=
}}

===English===
{{BlurbEN
|blurb='''THE WORLD HAS BEEN SWALLOWED BY CHAOS'''</br>As a demonic revolution descends into a broken Tokyo, the choices you make will determine if it stays that way.
}}

===French===
{{BlurbEN
|blurb='''LE MONDE EST ENGLOUTI PAR LE CHAOS'''</br>Une révolution démoniaque s'abat sur la ville brisée de Tokyo. Vos décisions détermineront son sort.
}}


==Synopsis==
{{Main|section=1|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne#Synopsis|Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne § Synopsis]]}}
{{Main|section=1|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax #Synopsis|Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax § Synopsis]]}}

==Gameplay Changes==
The ''HD Remaster'' runs at a maximum resolution and framerate of 1080p and 30 FPS respectively, exclusively in 16:9 aspect ratio. Pre-rendered cutscenes are still in 480p and 4:3 ratio, with the blank space being filled by a blurred version of the cutscene.

Gameplay and cutscenes now feature voice acting in Japanese and English. The audio language can be swapped at any time or turned off.

A new Merciful difficulty was added as free DLC. This difficulty option was added to accommodate players who want to enjoy the story of ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'' but don't enjoy the difficulty of the game.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |translquote= |author= |url= [https://www.frontlinejp.net/2020/07/30/shin-megami-tensei-iii-nocturne-hd-remaster-director-interview/ Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster: Director Interview]|archive= |published=August 13 2020 |retrieved= June 13, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref> Compared to Normal, Merciful makes the following gameplay changes: 
* Enemy damage decreases by 0.5x.
* Player damage increases by 2x.
* Exp earned after battles increases by 3x.
* Macca earned after battles increases by 5x. 
* Escape chance is 100%.
* Player hit and evasion rate greatly increases.
* Enemy encounter rate is lower. 

Players can freely switch between difficulties during the game.   

Players can suspend their session, allowing them to quit the game and resume their progress later without needing to save at a Terminal. The suspend save file is deleted after loading. 

The number of save files was increased from 5 to 20.    

Dante's skill, [[Son's Oath]], now grants the [[Pierce]] effect, fixing the gameplay discrepancy between Dante and Raidou.

An update released on December 23, 2020, added the option to select skills during fusion. Additionally, the update simplified the skill rerolling process to being a single button press.  

The French and German localizations have entirely been redone in order to be more accurate to the Japanese script. The ''HD Remaster'' also features brand new Italian and Spanish translations.

Numerous demon names in the English localization have been changed from the PlayStation 2 release:

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!PS2
!HD Remaster
|-
|Mithra
|Mitra
|-
|Laksmi
|Lakshmi
|-
|Uzume
|Ame-no-Uzume
|-
|Beiji-Weng
|Beidou Xingjun
|-
|Wu Kong
|Qitian Dasheng
|-
|Bishamon
|Bishamonten
|-
|Jikoku
|Jikokuten
|-
|Mikazuchi
|Take-Mikazuchi
|-
|Koumoku
|Koumokuten
|-
|Zouchou
|Zouchouten
|-
|Minakata
|Take-Minakata
|-
|Feng Huang
|Zhuque
|-
|Kusi Mitama
|Kushi Mitama
|-
|Purski
|Pulukishi
|-
|Onkot
|Ongkhot
|-
|Karasu
|Karasu Tengu
|-
|Dis
|Dís
|-
|Koppa
|Koppa Tengu
|-
|Pyro Jack
|Jack-o'-Lantern
|-
|Raja Naga
|Naga Raja
|-
|Sparna
|Suparna
|-
|Ikusa
|Yomotsu-Ikusa
|-
|Shikome
|Yomotsu-Shikome
|-
|Tao Tie
|Taotie
|-
|Girimehkala
|Girimekhala
|-
|Fomor
|Fomorian
|-
|Rakshasa
|Vetala
|-
|Kurama
|Kurama Tengu
|-
|Long
|Qing Long
|-
|Gui Xian
|Xuanwu
|-
|Cai-Zhi
|Xiezhai
|-
|Gurr
|Gurulu
|-
|The Harlot
|Mother Harlot
|}

==Updates==
===Steam===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Version
!Release
!Changes
|-
|Version 1.0.4
|{{Release|WW=February 23, 2022}}
|
* Minor text fix
|-
|Version 1.0.3
|{{Release|WW=January 20, 2022}}
|
* Fixed slowdown when using buff/debuffs
* Fixed other minor issues
|-
|Version 1.0.2
|{{Release|WW=October 8, 2021}}
|
* Improved lip sync
|-
|Version 1.0.1
|{{Release|WW=July 13, 2021}}
|
* An issue with the camera position after enabling "Hide UI" during screen transitions has been resolved.
* The button icon at the top-right of the CONFIG screen used for changing categories now updates properly based on assigned button mappings.
* The order of settings for contrast has been adjusted.
* An issue where DLC BGM may not take effect immediately after confirming settings has been resolved.
* The sound effects for Daisoujou's actions when in the party have been added.
* An incorrect ceiling texture used for an operating room in Shinjuku Medical Center has been replaced with the proper texture.
* Family sharing is now enabled for the free DLC packages: Chronicle Pack and Merciful Difficulty.
|}

==Downloadable Content==
''HD Remaster'' received multiple sets of downloadable content upon its launch. The content differs slightly between versions of the game; the Steam version has both the "Chronicle Pack" and "Maniax Pack", which respectively add [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]] or [[Dante]] along with the [[Labyrinth of Amala]] and [[Fiend]] boss battles, as this version is based on the original release of ''Nocturne'' without the aforementioned additions. The Switch and PlayStation 4 versions are both based on the ''Chronicle Edition'' and so just have the "Maniax Pack" available. All versions of ''HD Remaster'' also received additional downloadable content packs that add brand new content to the game.

{{DLC/Header}}
{{DLC|title=Chronicle Pack{{clear}}<small>(Steam only)</small>|image=SMT3 Chronicle Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}|price=Free|detail=Adds the ''Chronicle'' version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Raidou Kuzunoha XIV as a character.|note=*The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.}}
{{DLC|title=Maniax Pack|image=SMT3 Maniax Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br/>'''Switch:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$9.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds the ''Maniax'' version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Dante from ''[[Wikipedia:Devil May Cry 2|Devil May Cry 2]]'' as a character.|note=*The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.}}
{{DLC|title=Merciful Difficulty|image=SMT3 Merciful Difficulty.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br/>'''Switch:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=Free|detail=Adds the easiest difficulty setting, "Merciful".|note=}}
{{DLC|title=Mercy and Expectation Map Pack|image=SMT3 Mercy and Expectation Map Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br/>'''Switch:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$6.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds the "Little Master's Mercy" and "Master's Expectation" scenarios. |note=
*In "Little Master's Mercy", an extra dungeon called "[[Where the Demi-Fiend Was Born]]" is added where experience-giving items can be gained. 
*The "Master's Expectation" scenario adds the optional "[[Center of the Conception]]" dungeon, where high-price items can be gained.}}
{{DLC|title=Shin Megami Tensei BGM Pack|image=SMT3 Shin Megami Tensei BGM Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br/>'''Switch:'''<br/>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$7.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds selected background music from the ''Shin Megami Tensei'' series that plays during battle and while on the overworld map. Music is changed in the Config menu.|note=Music only changes while roaming and battling on the Vortex World's Overworld. The DLC includes the following songs:
*Overworld
**Ruins ({{link|game|smt1}})
**2D Field ({{link|game|smt2}})
**Tokyo ({{link|game|smt4}})
**Large Map ({{link|game|smt4a}})
*Battle
**Battle ({{link|game|smt1}})
**Battle ({{link|game|smt2}})
**Battle A2 ({{link|game|smt4}})
**Battle F1 ({{link|game|smt4a}})
}}
|}

==Promotions==
===Special Edition===
Beginning on May 21, 2021, a Digital Deluxe Edition of ''Shin Megami Tensei III: HD Remaster'' was made available, ahead of the game's worldwide Steam release on May 25. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and all available downloadable content packs. Purchasers who bought the edition on May 21 were also given a 4-day early access to the game.

===Genjitsu Makaika Box===
Released in Japan, Korea, and China, the Genjitsu Makaika Box was a physical limited edition package released on October 29, 2020.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |translquote= |author= |url= [https://www.atlus.co.jp/news/13816/ 『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』限定版 現実魔界化BOXの内容をご紹介！]|archive= |published=July 20, 2020 |retrieved= June 13, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref> The box set came with the following items:
*Standard ''Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne: HD Remaster'' game (PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch).
*''Ayakashi Monthly'' book, featuring information on the world of ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne''. 106 total pages.
*[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster Piano Arrange + Rare Soundtrack]]. Two discs with a total of 37 songs. The first disc contains piano arrangements of popular ''Nocturne'' songs, the second disc has a selection of songs heard in-game.
*One ceramic [[Amala Drum]] shaped incense burner, which plugs into a wall socket. 
**In the Korean and Chinese releases, this was replaced with a T-shirt with the designs of the [[Demi-fiend]]'s tattoos printed on the front and back.
*Slipcase styled after one of the game's item boxes.
<gallery>
SMT3HD Genjitsu Makaika Box JP.png|Japanese bundle
SMT3HD Genjitsu Makaika Box KO.png|Korean and Chinese bundle
</gallery>
==Listings==
===[[Characters in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Characters]]===
===[[Bosses in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Bosses]]===
===[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Demons]]===
===[[Skills in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Skills]]===
===[[Items in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Items]]===
===[[Locations in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Locations]]===
===[[Achievements in {{PAGENAME}}|Achievements]]===
===[[Credits in {{PAGENAME}}|Credits]]===

==Development==
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==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
pretend that the HD character art (10 files) and the Achievement icons (37 files) are also here.
<gallery>
SMT3HD PS4 Cover US.png|English PlayStation 4 cover
SMT3HD NSW Cover JP.png|Japanese Nintendo Switch cover
SMT3HD PS4 Cover JP.png|Japanese PlayStation 4 cover
SMT3HD Win Executable Icon.png|Executable icon of ''HD Remaster''.
SMT3HD Logo JP.png|Japanese ''HD Remaster'' logo
</gallery>

===2020 Collab Cafe===
<gallery>
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Logo.jpg | Logo
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Drink Menu.jpg | Drink menu
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Part 1 Food Menu.jpg | Part 1 (Nov 30 - Jan 6) food menu
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Part 2 Food Menu.jpg | Part 2 (Jan 7 - Jan 31) food menu
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Bonus Placemats.jpg | Bonus placemats (1 random per visit)
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Bonus Coasters.jpg | Bonus coasters (1 random per drink order)
SMT3 Paselabo Collab Bonus Trading Cards.jpg | Bonus trading cards (1 random per food / dessert order)
</gallery>
===Videos===
====Japanese====
{{Video
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|caption=PV01
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{{Video
|url=CyKAgXbEX3A
|caption=''Maniax Pack'' DLC
}}
{{Video
|url=edvE_ohsH6k
|caption=PV02
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{{Video
|url=AY7PZUMQeAM
|caption=Special Piano Arrange performance
}}
{{Video
|url=qjd6uLGc6OA
|caption=Special Program Livestream
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{{Video
|url=ZfOQMaydcqM
|caption=Complete Demon Book - Chapter 1
}}
{{Video
|url=Mi95ySzpg1w
|caption=Complete Demon Book - Chapter 2
}}
{{Video
|url=xFshBAjPTeU
|caption=Complete Demon Book - Chapter 3
}}
{{Clear}}

====English====
{{Video
|url=-5U5nPSKv_Y
|caption=Announcement Trailer
}}
{{Video
|url=-jFs4m8oMiQg
|caption=The World's Rebirth Trailer
}}
{{Video
|url=-LSJTd-rA_NE
|caption=Factions & Choices Trailer
}}
{{Video
|url=-LSJTd-rA_NE
|caption=Factions & Choices Trailer
}}
{{Video
|url=-xni4FVAPJHQ
|caption=Launch Trailer
}}
{{Video
|url=-epidHvkLSXk
|caption=A Message from Kazuyuki Yamai
}}
{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
*The Korean and Traditional Chinese releases of ''HD Remaster'' were baed on the original version of the game, rather than the ''Chronicle'' editions, in order to avoid historic sensitivity involving [[Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV]]. As a result of this, the only way for Korean or Chinese players to access the ''Chronicle'' content was to purchase the ''Maniax'' DLC featuring [[Dante]].
**Due to backlash from Chinese players for this decision, Sega released the ''Chronicle'' DLC for the Traditional Chinese version of the game, making the DLC free for a limited time. This courtesy was not given to Korea, however.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
*[https://www.atlus.com/smt3/ Website (English)]
*[http://shin-megamitensei.jp/3hd/ Website (Japanese)]

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