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Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker, released outside of Japan as Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker, is a remaster of the 2011 Nintendo DS tactical role-playing game Devil Survivor 2, the second entry in the Devil Survivor series. It was developed by Career Soft and published by Atlus for the Nintendo 3DS and released on January 29, 2015 in Japan, on May 5, 2015 in North America, on October 30, 2015 in Europe, and on November 5, 2015 in Australia.

Blurb

Japanese

English

YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED
The upgraded and enhanced version of the acclaimed RPG Devil Survivor 2 warns us that the apocalypse is upon us once again. What would you do if you could see others' deaths before they come to pass? A mysterious website—Nicaea—will show you just this. What you do with the information will determine the fate of mankind as calamity of unprecedented scale strikes Japan...

Synopsis

Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is split into two different scenarios: the battle against the Septentriones (Septentrione arc) and the battle against the Triangulum (Triangulum arc). The Septentrione arc contains the original Devil Survivor 2 story from the DS original while the Triangulum arc contains new content that builds off of an alternate conclusion to the Septentrione arc.

Septentrione Arc

Main section: Devil Survivor 2 § Synopsis

Triangulum Arc

In an alternate reality from the playable Septentrione arc, the protagonist was able to unite Daichi Shijima, Yamato Hotsuin, and Ronaldo Kuriki's factions against Polaris to regress the world with Al Saiduq's help. However, after waking up in the new world with his memories of the Septentrione invasion intact, the protagonist and his friends are caught up in another disaster. There, they find a familiar, albeit new threat—one of the Triangulum—now looming over the skies of Tokyo.

 

Gameplay Changes

  • A new arc taking place after the original story concerning a new threat, the Triangulum, has been added, sporting enough content to be considered a second full game.[1]
    • When creating a new game, players can choose between starting at the Triangulum arc or at the original Septentrione arc.[2]
    • The Triangulum arc takes place after an ending that cannot be achieved in the normal Septentrione campaign. This ending resembles a combination of the Kingmaker, Restorer, and Liberator endings.
    • A new character, Miyako Hotsuin, three unique endings, one bad ending, new bosses, a new secret boss, and new character events/stories have been added to the Triangulum arc.
    • New tracks have been added for the title screen and Triangulum arc, composed by Shoji Meguro.[3]
  • A new opening movie has been added, replacing the original DS opening.
  • New demons, skills, passives, and auto-skills have been added.
    • Skills exclusively found in the Triangulum arc can be used in the Septentrione arc if the player chooses to carry skill cracks over with New Game+.
  • Full voice acting has been added for all non-battle cutscenes, including voices for generic NPCs.[4]
  • A fast-forward/dialogue skip button (accessed by pressing R+Y during cutscenes) has been added.[4] (Players will still need to choose dialogue options while skipping through dialogue.)
    • In the Japanese version, NPCs encountered in Osaka and Nagoya talk in the dialect of their respective region.[5][6]
  • There are two difficulty options available: "Blessed" and "Apocalypse".
    • "Blessed" is intended as an easy mode for players unfamiliar with strategy RPGs. It increases damage inflicted, reduces damage taken, increases the amount of EXP and Macca received, and grants the ability to restart the battle while carrying over everything received before dying.[7][8]
    • "Apocalypse" maintains the difficulty present in the DS original.[7]
    • Difficulty does not affect events in the story,[7] and can be changed at any time through the in-game Config menu.
  • More save data slots have been added.[4]
  • Some cutscenes in the original Septentrione arc have had their visuals enhanced or retouched, such as certain scenes sporting 3D effects or new art. The English localization script has also been updated.
    • Other than this and the changes listed above, the story and gameplay of the Septentrione arc has remained untouched.
  • Various DLC has been added through the Nintendo eShop and through the 3DS's SpotPass function. (see: Downloadable Content)

Downloadable Content

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Following the game's launch, several downloadable content packs were made available, released from May 5 to May 19, 2015 in North America.[9][10] As of the Nintendo 3DS eShop's closure on March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase or download the game's downloadable content.[11]

DLC Title Image Release Price Details Notes
Beginner's Brawl
 
 United States of America May 5, 2015[9]
Free
 A map of low-level demons meant for early-game grinding.

Encounters do not scale with player level.

Macca Makes an Escape
 
 United States of America May 5, 2015[9]
$0.99 (NA)
 Demons holding lots of Macca will attempt to flee the map: defeat them before they escape to earn their Macca.
All Skills Must Go!
 
 United States of America May 12, 2015[12]
$0.99 (NA)
 Data sticks containing skills are scattered around a battlefield: try to get as many as you can before the enemy reaches them.

Fielding demons with movement-enhancing Racial Skills is recommended.

Lost Demon Rescue
 
 United States of America May 12, 2015[12]
Free
 A recruitable demon is caught between two enemy hordes: if they survive the battle, they will join your party.
Let the Demons Grow
 
 United States of America May 12, 2015[12]
$0.99 (NA)
 Demons on this map will grant extra experience points upon defeat.
Addonetarium
 
 United States of America May 19, 2015[10]
$0.99 (NA)
 A mid-game/endgame map where Add-Ons for fusion will drop more often.

The pool of possible Add-On drops increases the further into the week you are.[13]

Additionally, more free downloadable content was distributed after the game's launch for several years through the 3DS SpotPass feature. Four demon fusion packs containing six demons each and one Add-On pack were distributed through SpotPass soon after the game's release. These packs were made available again in weekly cycles starting from April 8, 2015 until June 26, 2019.[14][15] A limited-time Durarara!! SpotPass pack was also released in three parts in Japan, with each of the three characters made available for three to four day increments from January 29, 2015 to February 18, 2015 and redistributed two more times in March 2015.[16][17][18] Characters and demons released through SpotPass packs are not considered part of completing the Compendium.[19]

DLC Title Image Release Price Details Notes
Fusion Pack Vol.1
 
WWWorldwide February 19, 2015 to June 26, 2019[20][15]
Free
 Unlocks the following six demons for fusion:
Fusion Pack Vol.2
 
WWWorldwide February 26, 2015 to June 26, 2019[21][15]
Free
 Unlocks the following six demons for fusion:
Fusion Pack Vol.3
 
WWWorldwide March 12, 2015 to June 26, 2019[22][15]
Free
 Unlocks the following six demons for fusion:
New Add-Ons
 
WWWorldwide March 19, 2015 to June 26, 2019[23][15]
Free
 Contains three addons:
  • "New Game+" (adds a cracked powerful normal skill to the skill pool for inheritance)
  • "Helpful Magic" (adds a cracked recommended magic skill to the skill pool for inheritance)
  • "Helpful Phys" (adds a cracked recommended physical skill to the skill pool for inheritance)[24]

Used when fusing demons.

Fusion Pack Vol.4
 
WWWorldwide April 1, 2015 to June 26, 2019[19][15]
Free
 Unlocks the following six demons for fusion:
折原臨也 (Izaya Orihara)
 
 Japan January 29 to February 4, 2015;[16] March 2 to March 5, 2015;[17] March 26 to March 27, 2015[18]
Free
 Adds Izaya Orihara to the game. Operates like a Unique demon, cannot be fused, and can be resummoned via the Compendium.

Japan only.

平和島静雄 (Shizuo Heiwajima)
 
 Japan February 5 to February 11, 2015;[16] March 6 to March 8, 2015;[17] March 28 to March 29, 2015[18]
Free
 Adds Shizuo Heiwajima to the game. Operates like a Unique demon, cannot be fused, and can be resummoned via the Compendium.

Japan only.

セルティ (Celty)
 
 Japan February 12 to February 18, 2015;[16] March 9 to March 11, 2015;[17] March 30 to March 31, 2015[18]
Free
 Adds Celty to the game. Operates like a Unique demon, cannot be fused, and can be resummoned via the Compendium.

Japan only.

Development

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
  Japanese デビルサバイバー2　ブレイクレコード Devil Survivor 2 Break Record

References

  1. ↑ "Two complete RPGs, expanding upon the original game. An enhanced version of the original Devil Survivor 2, and a brand new, full-length story taking place after the original's conclusion." ATLUS U.S.A., Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker. Published Archive from April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Atlus.com.
  2. ↑ "Devil Survivor 2: Break Record includes an overhauled version of the original Devil Survivor 2 as well as another complete adventure that takes place after its conclusion. Two incredible RPGs in one game! You can play the game from the very beginning or jump directly into the new story!" ATLUS U.S.A., Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker. Published Archive from April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Atlus.com.
  3. ↑ "Mr. Shoji Meguro is in charge of the new music!" ATLUS U.S.A., Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker. Published Archive from April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Atlus.com.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Not only the whole new Triangulum story, but the original Septentrione story has been fully voiced! Also, we have paid careful attention to small details in controls to evolve the game to be easier to play. \ - Full voices implemented! \ - Increased save data slots! \ - Ability to skip events, for replayability! \ - Ability to toggle music and voices ON/OFF!" ATLUS U.S.A., Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker. Published Archive from April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Atlus.com.
  5. ↑ [1]. Published July 20, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2023. ゲームカタログ＠wiki (Gamecatalog atwiki).
  6. ↑ [2]. Published October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Wikipedia (Japan).
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "You can choose between two difficulty levels, and swap between them at any time. Regardless of which is chosen, the same story of friendship, struggle, and triumph will unfold. Blessed is an easier difficulty, intended for those unfamiliar with Strategy RPGs or the SMT series. It is designed to help the player see the story through to its stunning conclusion. Apocalypse is the traditional difficulty of the Devil Survivor series and best for RPG veterans and those players that want a little more challenge." ATLUS U.S.A., Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker. Retrieved November 2, 2023. Atlus.com.
  8. ↑ "(Setting) Difficulty help text: Change the difficulty of battles. Blessed will increase the damage you inflict, reduce the damage you take, increase the amount of EXp and Macca you receive, and grant the ability to restart the battle while carrying over everything you received before you died." Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker (version 1.1). Developed by ATLUS. Published by ATLUS U.S.A..
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "May 5 – Game launch, Beginner’s Brawl, Macca Makes an Escape!" Ishaan Sahdev, Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker DLC Detailed And Priced - Siliconera. Published April 15, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2023. Siliconera.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "May 19 – Addonetarium" Ishaan Sahdev, Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker DLC Detailed And Priced - Siliconera. Published April 15, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2023. Siliconera.
  11. ↑ "As announced previously, sales of software and DLC for the Nintendo 3DS family and Wii U via Nintendo eShop will end at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023." Nintendo Support: Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation. Retrieved July 14, 2023. Support.Nintendo.com.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "May 12 – All Skills Must Go!, Lost Demon Rescue, Let the Demons Grow" Ishaan Sahdev, Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker DLC Detailed And Priced - Siliconera. Published April 15, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2023. Siliconera.
  13. ↑ Cogito, Addonetarium DLC question. Published May 21, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. GameFAQs. Forum thread.
  14. ↑ "4月8日からは、いつの間にかコンテンツが下記の順番で毎週木曜日に繰り返し配信されます。 .... いつの間に通信の悪魔がいなくても、悪魔全書を100%にできます。" Translation: "Starting April 8th, SpotPass content will be redistributed every Thursday, cycling through the packs in order. .... SpotPass demons are not needed to fill the Demon Compendium 100%." デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), いつの間に通信コンテンツ第14弾「最後の悪魔合体！悪魔合体解禁のおしらせ4」本日配信開始！. Published April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 "２０１５年１月２９日発売のニンテンドー３DS用ソフト『デビルサバイバー２ ブレイクレコード』にて実施しておりました「いつの間に通信」は、２０１９年６月２６日（水）にサービスを終了しております。" Translation: "Nintendo 3DS game Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker (released January 29, 2015) will stop receiving SpotPass services on June 26, 2019." ATLUS, 【再掲】『デビルサバイバー２ ブレイクレコード』いつの間に通信配信終了についてのお知らせ. Published March 3, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Atlus.co.jp.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "本日から、いつの間に通信で人気ノベル｢デュラララ!!｣（電撃文庫刊）の｢折原臨也｣が配信開始！！ .... 配信期間は1/29 0:00～2/4 23:59までの期間限定配信となっております。" Translation: "Starting today, Izaya Orihara from the popular novel Durarara!! (published by Dengeki Bunko) will be distributed through SpotPass. .... The availability period will run from 1/29 0:00 ~ 2/4 23:59 for a limited time only." デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), デビサバ2BR本日発売日！！. Published January 29, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "第1弾～第3弾で配信していた人気ノベル『デュラララ!!』（電撃文庫刊）のキャラクターを本日から期間限定で再配信いたします。" Translation: "SpotPass packs 1-3 featuring characters from the popular novel "Durarara!!" (published by Dengeki Bunko) will be made re-available for a limited period starting today." デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), 【期限定】『デュラララ!!』キャラクター本日から再配信開始！. Published March 2, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 "第1弾～第3弾で配信していた人気ノベル『デュラララ!!』（電撃文庫刊）のキャラクターを本日から2日間限定で再配信いたします。最後の配信となります。ぜひお受け取りください！" Translation: "SpotPass packs 1-3 featuring characters from the popular novel "Durarara!!" (published by Dengeki Bunko) will be made available for a limited period of 2 days starting today. This is the last time we will be redistributing the characters. Please be sure to get them!" デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), いつの間に通信コンテンツ第11～13弾『デュ!!』キャラクター本日から2日限りの再配信開始！. Published March 26, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "いつの間にコンテンツ第14弾の詳細を発表しました！期間限定で、6体の強力な悪魔が受け取れます。配信期間 4/1 0:00〜4/7 23:59" Translation: "Information about SpotPass DLC pack #14 is now available! For a limited time, you may obtain six strong demons. .... Availability period: 4/1 0:00 ~ 4/7 23:59" デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), いつの間に通信コンテンツ第14弾「最後の悪魔合体！悪魔合体解禁のおしらせ4」本日配信開始！. Published April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  20. ↑ "いつの間にコンテンツ第4弾の詳細を発表しました！期間限定で、6体の強力な悪魔が受け取れます。 .... 配信期間　2/19 0:00〜2/25 23:59" Translation: "Information about SpotPass DLC pack #4 is now available! For a limited time, you may obtain six strong demons. .... Availability period: 2/19 0:00 ~ 2/25 23:59" デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), [3]. Published February 19, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  21. ↑ "いつの間にコンテンツ第5弾の詳細を発表しました！期間限定で、6体の強力な悪魔が受け取れます。 .... 配信期間 2/26 0:00〜3/1 23:59" Translation: "Information about SpotPass DLC pack #5 is now available! For a limited time, you may obtain six strong demons. .... Availability period: 2/26 0:00 ~ 3/1 23:59" デビサバ広報 (Devil Survivor PR), [4]. Published February 26, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  22. ↑ "いつの間にコンテンツ第9弾の詳細を発表しました！期間限定で、6体の強力な悪魔が受け取れます。 .... 配信期間 3/12 0:00〜3/18 23:59" Translation: "Information about SpotPass DLC pack #9 is now available! For a limited time, you may obtain six strong demons. .... Availability period: 3/12 0:00 ~ 3/18 23:59" [5]. Published March 12, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  23. ↑ "いつの間にコンテンツ第10弾の詳細を発表しました！第10弾は「アドオン」です。引継ぎスキル候補に強力なスキルが加わります! .... 配信期間 3/19 0:00〜3/25 23:59" Translation: "Information about SpotPass DLC pack #10 is now available! Pack 10 contains "Add-Ons". Use it to strengthen the variety of skills you can pass on during fusion! .... Availability period: 3/19 0:00 ~ 3/25 23:59" [6]. Published March 19, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. Devil Survivor Series Blog (デビルサバイバー シリズブログ). Official developer blog.
  24. ↑ "-New Game+ (Adds a cracked powerful normal skill to the skill pool.) -Helpful Magic (Adds a cracked recommended magic skill to the skill pool.) -Helpful Phys (Adds a cracked recommended physical skill to the skill pool.)" Solar_Crimson, The next SpotPass content is out: Add-Ons.. Published June 2, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2023. GameFAQs. Forum thread.


Devil Survivor series
Video Games Devil Survivor (Overlocked) • Devil Survivor 2 (Record Breaker)
Mobile Games Devil Survivor 2: The Extra World
TV Series Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Audio Drama Drama CD Devil Survivor
Novel Cetus's Prequel
Manga Devil Survivor • Devil Survivor 2: Show Your Free Will • Devil Survivor 2 The Animation (Manga)
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