Persona 3 Reload
| Persona 3 Reload | |
| ペルソナ3 リロードPersona 3 Reload | |
| Developer(s) | Atlus 2nd Production |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus Sega |
| Genre | RPG |
| Platform(s) | Xbox One Xbox Series X/S PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows (Steam, Microsoft Store) Nintendo Switch 2 |
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Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 PlayStation 2 role-playing game, Persona 3, the fourth entry in the Persona series. It was developed by Atlus and was released worldwide on February 2, 2024.[1] A demo was released on April 8, 2025 for all platforms.[3]
Blurb
| ENTER THE DARK HOUR AND SEAL YOUR FATE Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. |
| 「影時間」に、自らに課せられた運命と向き合え 一日と一日の狭間に存在する「隠された」時間に迷い込んでしまった編入生となり、自らに課せられた運命と邂逅を果たせ。強力な力をその身に宿して、「影時間」の謎に迫りながら友人のために戦い、忘れられない思い出を刻み込もう。 |
"Kage Jikan" ni, mizukara ni kaserareta unmei to mukiae Ichinichi to ichinichi no hazama ni sonzai suru "kakusareta" jikan ni mayoikonde shimatta hennyūsei to nari, mizukara ni kaserareta unmei to kaikō o hatase. Kyōryoku na chikara o sono mi ni yadoshite, "Kage Jikan" no nazo ni semari nagara yūjin no tame ni tatakai, wasurerarenai omoide o kizamikomou. |
Face the fate imposed upon you in the "Shadow Hour". Become a transfer student who finds himself lost in the "hidden" hour that exists between one day and the next, and face the fate imposed upon him. Armed with a powerful ability, unravel the mystery of the "Shadow Hour", fight for your friends, and make unforgettable memories. |
| 사실 하루는 24시간이 아니다... ...이렇게 말하면 넌 믿을 수 있겠니? 하루가 끝나고 오전 0시에 남몰래 존재하는 공백의 시간 「섀도 타임」 그곳에 살고 있는 「섀도」라는 정체불명의 괴물 수수께끼를 쫓는 주인공 일행 특별과외활동부 그들을 기다리는 운명은 과연... 시리즈의 터닝 포인트이기도 한 『페르소나3』가 플레이 편의성을 개선하고 새롭게 단장해, 최신 하드웨어로 등장 |
Sasil haruneun 24-sigani anida... ...ireoke malhamyeon neon mideul su itgenni? Haruga kkeunnago ojeon 0-sie nammollae jonjaehaneun gongbaegui sigan "Syaedo Taim" Geugose salgo inneun "Syaedo"raneun jeongchebulmyeong-ui goemul Susukkekkireul jjonneun ju-in-gong ilhaeng teukbyeolgwaoehwaldongbu Geudeureul gidarineun unmyeong-eun gwayeon... Sirijeuui teoning pointeu-igido han "Pereusona Seuri"ga peullei pyeonuiseong-eul gaeseonhago saeropge danjanghae, chwisin hadeuweeoro deungjang |
Would you believe me if I told you... ...that there are not actually 24 hours in a day? "Shadow Time": a secret empty hour that exists at 0 AM at the end of every day; within it exist unidentified monsters called "Shadows". The Special Extracurricular Activities Club: the protagonist's allies who pursue its mystery; what fate awaits them...? Persona 3, a turning point in the series, emerges on the latest hardware with improved ease of play and a new look. |
PlayStation Store
| Enter the Dark Hour and seal your fate Walk the delicate line between life and death in Persona 3 Reload, the captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends and leave a mark on their memories forever. Seal your fate and experience the pivotal Persona as you take on strategic battles, forge unforgettable connections and unravel an incredible tale of mortality. |
| “影時間”に、自らに課せられた運命と向き合え ペルソナシリーズのターニングポイントにもなったタイトル『ペルソナ3』が、時代に合わせた最新グラフィックとゲームプレイを伴いオリジナルの良さをさらに進化させ『ペルソナ3 リロード』として蘇る。 一日と一日の狭間に存在する“隠された”時間に迷い込んでしまった編入生となり、自らに課せられた運命と邂逅を果たす。強力な力をその身に宿して、“影時間”の謎に迫りながら友人のために戦い、忘れられない思い出を刻み込もう。 ペルソナを切り替えながら戦略的なバトルを行い、かけがえのない絆を育みながら、いつか来る感動的な終わりの物語と自らに課せられた運命と向き合え。 |
"Kage Jikan" ni, mizukara ni kaserareta meiun to mukiae Perusona shirīzu no tāningu pointo ni mo natta taitoru "Perusona Surī" ga, jidai ni awaseta saishin gurafikku to gēmupurei o tomonai orijinaru no yosa o sara ni shinka sase "Perusona Surī Rirōdo" to shite yomigaeru. Ichinichi to ichinichi no hazama ni sonzai suru "kakusareta" jikan ni mayoikonde shimatta hennyūsei to nari, mizukara ni kaserareta unmei to kaikō o hatase. Kyōryoku na chikara o sono mi ni yadoshite, "Kage Jikan" no nazo ni semari nagara yūjin no tame ni tatakai, wasurerarenai omoide o kizamikomou. Perusona o kirikae nagara senryakuteki na batoru o okonai, kakegae no nai kizuna o hagukumi nagara, itsuka kuru kandōteki na owari no monogatari to mizukara ni kaserareta unmei to mukiae. |
Face the fate imposed upon you in the "Shadow Hour" The title that became a turning point in the Persona series, Persona 3, is reborn as Persona 3 Reload, further evolving the original's strengths with all new graphics and gameplay to meet the current era. Face the fate imposed upon you, swap Personas while engaging in strategic battles, and form irreplaceable bonds, in this touching story of the end that comes for all someday. |
| 进入影时间,主宰您的命运 《女神异闻录3 Reload 》将带您游走于生死边缘。这款经典角色扮演游戏的重制版,引人入胜的内容融合先进的图像技术和游戏玩法,在新时代焕发新生。 扮演转学生的角色,穿越到“隐藏”在两天之间的一小时,迎接意想不到的命运。唤醒不可思议的力量,追寻影时间的奥秘,为您的朋友而战,将永恒的烙印刻在他们的记忆中。 投身策略战斗,建立难忘的联结,揭秘不可思议的死亡故事,主宰您的命运,尽情体验关键的人格面具。 |
Jìnrù Yǐng Shíjiān, zhǔzǎi nín de mìngyùn "Nǚshén Yìwénlù Sān Reload" jiāng dài nín yóuzǒu yú shēngsǐ biānyuán. Zhèkuǎn jīngdiǎn juésè bànyǎn yóuxì de zhòngzhì bǎn, yǐnrénrùshèng de nèiróng rónghé xiānjìn de túxiàng jìshù hé yóuxì wánfǎ, zài xīn shídài huànfā xīnshēng. Bànyǎn zhuǎnxuéshēng de juésè, chuānyuè dào "yǐncáng" zài liǎng tiān zhī jiān de yī xiǎoshí, yíngjiē yìxiǎngbùdào de mìngyùn. Huànxǐng bùkěsīyì de lìliàng, zhuīxún Yǐng Shíjiān de àomì, wèi nín de péngyou ér zhàn, jiāng yǒnghéng de làoyìn kè zài tāmen de jìyì zhōng. Tóushēn cèlüè zhàndòu, jiànlì nánwàng de liánjié, jiēmì bùkěsīyì de sǐwáng gùshì, zhǔzǎi nín de mìngyùn, jìnqíng tǐyàn guānjiàn de Réngé Miànjù. |
Enter Shadow Time and take control of your fate "Alternate Goddess Tale 3 Reload" will take you on a journey skirting the edge of life and death. This remade version of the classic role-playing game blends engaging content with advanced graphics and gameplay, reborn for a new era. Playing the role of a transfer student, cross over into the "hidden" hour that exists between every two days, and meet an unexpected fate. Awaken to an inconceivable power, pursue the mystery of Shadow Time, fight for your friends, and carve an eternal mark into their memories. Throw yourself into strategic battles, form unforgettable ties, unravel an unfathomable story of death, take control of your fate, and fully experience core Persona. |
| 進入影時間,決定自己的命運 在《女神異聞錄3 Reload》中,玩家可遊走於生死之間的微妙邊界。這款迷人的經典RPG經過重新詮釋,以劃時代的全新畫質和遊戲玩法於現代重生。 玩家扮演一名轉學生,進入日與日之間存在的「隱藏」時間,陷入意想不到的命運。喚醒不可思議的力量,追尋「影時間」的奧秘,為好友而戰,為他們的記憶留下深刻的影響。 進行策略戰鬥、建立難忘羈絆並解開荒謬的死亡物語,藉此決定自己的命運,並探討人格面具的核心。 |
Jìnrù Yǐng Shíjiān, juédìng zìjǐ de mìngyùn Zài "Nǚshén Yìwénlù Sān Reload" zhōng, wánjiā kě yóuzǒu yú shēngsǐ zhī jiān de wēimiào biānjiè. Zhèkuǎn mírén de jīngdiǎn RPG jīngguò chóngxīn quánshì, yǐ huà shídài de quánxīn huàzhí hé yóuxì wánfǎ yú xiàndài chóngshēng. Wánjiā bànyǎn yīmíng zhuǎnxuésheng, jìnrù rì yǔ rì zhī jiān cúnzài de "yǐncáng" shíjiān, xiànrù yìxiǎngbùdào de mìngyùn. Huànxǐng bùkěsīyì de lìliang, zhuīxún "Yǐng Shíjiān" de àomì, wèi hǎoyǒu ér zhàn, wèi tāmen de jìyì shēnkè de yǐngxiǎng. Jìnxíng cèlüè zhàndòu, jiànlì nánwàng jībàn bìng jiěkāi huāngmiù de sǐwáng wùyǔ, jiècǐ juédìng zìjǐ de mìngyùn bìng tàntǎo Réngé Miànjù de héxīn. |
Enter Shadow Time and decide your own fate In "Alternate Goddess Tale 3 Reload", the player can skirt the fine line between life and death. This captivating classic RPG has been reinterpreted with brand new, groundbreaking graphics and gameplay, reborn for the modern era. The player assumes the role of a transfer student who enters the period of time "hidden" in the space between one day and the next, and is thrust into an unexpected fate. Awaken to an inconceivable power, pursue the mystery of Shadow Time, fight for your friends, and leave a profound mark on their memory. Carry out strategic battles, form unforgettable bonds while unraveling a fantastical tale of death, thereby deciding your own fate, and investigate the key to Persona. |
| Entrez dans l'Heure sombre et scellez votre destin Aventurez-vous aux frontières de la vie et de la mort dans Persona 3 Reload, la réinterprétation captivante du JDR révolutionnaire, aujourd'hui recréé pour l'ère moderne avec des graphismes et un gameplay à la pointe du progrès. Immiscez-vous dans la peau d'un nouvel élève poussé vers un destin inattendu quand il découvre l'existence d'une heure « cachée » entre un jour et le suivant... Éveillez un pouvoir irréel et percez les mystères de l'Heure sombre. Combattez avec vos amis et laissez à tout jamais votre empreinte dans leur mémoire. Scellez votre destin et découvrez le titre charnière de la série Persona en plongeant dans des combats stratégiques, en forgeant des liens inoubliables et en dévoilant les mystères d'une incroyable histoire sur la mort. |
Enter the Dark Hour and seal your fate Journey to the border of life and death in Persona 3 Reload, a captivating reinterpretation of the revolutionary RPG, remade for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. Step into the shoes of a new student thrust into an unexpected fate when he discovers the existence of an hour "hidden" between one day and the next... Awaken an incredible power and pierce the mystery of the Dark Hour. Fight with your friends and leave an indelible mark on their memories. Seal your fate and discover the latchkey title in the Persona series by diving into strategic combat, forging unforgettable ties, and unveiling the mysteries of an unbelievable story about death. |
| Tauche ein in die Dark Hour und besiegele dein Schicksal Wandele auf dem schmalen Grat zwischen Leben und Tod in Persona 3 Reload, der fesselnden Neuauflage, die das Genre-prägende RPG mit aktualisierter Grafik und Gameplay in die Moderne holt. Schlüpfe in die Rolle eines Austauschschülers, den ein unerwartetes Schicksal ereilt, als er in die „versteckte“ Stunde zwischen zwei Tagen eintaucht. Erwecke eine ungeheure Macht und gehe den Mysterien der Dark Hour auf die Spur, kämpfe für deine Freunde und sorge dafür, dass du ihnen auf ewig in Erinnerung bleibst. Besiegele dein Schicksal und erlebe die für die Geschichte zentralen Persona in strategischen Kämpfen, baue unvergessliche Beziehungen auf und enthülle eine unglaubliche Geschichte über Vergänglichkeit. |
| Affronta l’Ora Buia e segna il tuo destino Percorri la delicata linea tra la vita e la morte in Persona 3 Reload, l'accattivante rivisitazione dell’iconico GDR, rinato per l'era moderna con una grafica e un’esperienza di gioco all'avanguardia. Calati nei panni di uno studente in trasferta che si trova a dover affrontare un destino inaspettato quando entra nell'ora "nascosta" tra un giorno e l'altro. Risveglia un potere incredibile e insegui i misteri dell'Ora Buia, combatti per i tuoi amici e lascia un segno indelebile nei loro ricordi. Segna il tuo destino e vivi l'esperienza di Persona, mentre affronti battaglie strategiche, crei legami indimenticabili e sveli un'incredibile storia di mortalità. |
| 섀도 타임에 들어가 자신의 운명을 결정하세요 장르에 대한 새로운 정의를 내린 역사적인 RPG, 페르소나 3 리로드가 최첨단 그래픽과 게임플레이로 현대에 맞게 재탄생했습니다. 게임 속에서 삶과 죽음 사이의 미묘한 경계를 넘나들어 보세요. 여러분은 하루와 하루 사이 ‘숨겨진’ 시간에 들어가면서 예기치 못한 운명에 내몰린 전학생으로서 활약하게 됩니다. 놀라운 힘을 깨우치고, 섀도 타임의 비밀을 쫓아 친구들을 위해 싸우고, 그들의 기억에 영원한 흔적을 남기세요. 전략적인 전투를 펼치고, 잊지 못할 관계를 쌓고, 놀라운 운명의 이야기를 풀어나가세요. 페르소나의 정수를 경험하고, 운명을 결정지으세요! |
Syaedo Taime deureoga jasinui unmyeong-eul gyeoljeonghaseyo Jangneue daehan saeroun jeong-uireul naerin yeoksajeogin areupiji, Pereusona Seuri Rirodeuga choechimdan geuraepikgwa geimpeulleiro hyeondaee matge jaetansaenghaettseumnida. geim sogeseo samgwa jugeum saiui mimyohan gyeonggyereul neomnadeureo boseyo. Yeoreobuneun haruwa haru sai 'sumgyeojin' sigane deureogayeonseo yegichi motan unmyeong-e naemullin jeonhaksaengeuroseo hwaryakage doemnida. Nollaun himeul kkae-uchigo, Syaedo Taimui bimireul tteucha chingudeureul wihae ssaugo, geudeurui gieoge yeong-wonhan heunjeogeul namgiseyo. Jeollyakjeogin jeontureul pyeolchigo, itji motal gwangyereul ssako, nollaun unmyeong-ui iyagireul pureonagaseyo. Pereusonaui jeongsureul gyeonghamhago, unmyeong-eul gyeoljeongjieuseyo! |
Enter Shadow Time and decide your fate The historic RPG that redefined the genre has been reimagined for the modern era as Persona 3 Reload, with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay. In this game, skirt the fine line between life and death. You play the role of a transfer student who is thrust into an unexpected fate as you enter the hour "hidden" in the space between each day and the next. Awaken to incredible powers, fight for your friends as you pursue the secret of Shadow Time, and leave an eternal mark on their memories. Engage in strategic battles, form unforgettable relationships, and unravel the story of an unexpected fate. Experience the essence of Persona, and decide your fate! |
| Przejdź do mrocznej godziny i zdecyduj o własnym losie Krocz wąską ścieżką pomiędzy życiem i śmiercią w Persona 3 Reload, urzekającej nowej wersji definiującego gatunek RPG, odrodzonej we współczesnej erze, z najwyższej jakości grafiką i rozgrywką. Wciel się w studenta z wymiany, który przeżywa nieoczekiwany wydarzenia. Przechodzi w godzinę „ukrytą” pomiędzy jednym dniem a następnym. Obudź niesamowitą moc i podążaj za tajemnicami mrocznej godziny. Walcz za swoich przyjaciół i na zawsze pozostaw ślad w ich pamięci. Przypieczętuj swój los i zagraj w kultową odsłonę serii Persona. Zmierz się ze strategicznymi starciami, stwórz niezapomniane więzi i odkryj niewiarygodną opowieść o śmiertelności. |
| Entre na Hora Sombria e sele seu destino Ande pela tênue linha entre a vida e a morte em Persona 3 Reload, a nova e cativante versão do RPG que definiu o gênero, recriada para a época atual com gráficos e jogabilidade de ponta. Assuma o papel de um estudante transferido lançado num destino inesperado ao entrar na hora "oculta" entre um dia e outro. Desperte um poder incrível e vá atrás dos mistérios da Hora Sombria, lute por seus amigos e deixe sua marca nas memórias deles para sempre. Sele seu destino e experimente o Persona mais essencial enquanto encara batalhas estratégicas, cria conexões inesquecíveis e desvenda uma incrível história de mortalidade. |
| Entra en la Hora Oscura y sella tu destino Camina por la delicada línea entre la vida y la muerte en Persona 3 Reload, la cautivadora reinvención que ha definido el género RPG, renacida para la era moderna con unos gráficos y una jugabilidad de última generación. Ponte en la piel de un nuevo estudiante que se ve absorbido por un destino inesperado en el que cae al entrar en la hora "escondida" entre un día y el siguiente. Despierta un increíble poder y persigue los misterios de la Hora Oscura, lucha por tus amigos y deja una marca imborrable en ellos. Sella tu destino y disfruta del determinante juego de Persona mientras libras batallas estratégicas, forjas vínculos inolvidables y desentrañas un increíble relato de mortalidad. |
| Dark Hour'a girin ve kaderinizi belirleyin Modern çağ için en yeni grafikler ve oynanışla yeniden doğan, türe yön veren RPG'nin büyüleyici yeniden uyarlaması Persona 3 Reload'da yaşam ve ölüm arasındaki hassas çizgide yürüyün. Bir gün ile ertesi gün arasındaki "gizli" saate girerken beklenmedik bir kaderin içine itilen bir transfer öğrencisinin ayakkabılarına adım atın. İnanılmaz bir gücü uyandırın ve Dark Hour'un gizemlerini kovalayın, arkadaşlarınız için savaşın ve onların anılarında sonsuza dek bir iz bırakın. Kaderinizi mühürleyin ve stratejik savaşlara girerken, unutulmaz bağlantılar kurarken ve inanılmaz bir ölümlülük hikâyesini çözerken çok önemli Persona'yı deneyimleyin. |
Gameplay
The gameplay of Persona 3 Reload is similar to that of the original Persona 3, though with changes and additions introduced in later titles of the Persona series.
The game features all new graphics, character portraits, and a redesigned UI. In battle, the player's actions are now mapped to individual buttons rather than being in a rotating menu, matching Persona 5. Similarly, All-Out Attacks now end with an animated screen of the character who initiated the final Down.[4] Also from Persona 5, the Protagonist can now dash while navigating. Other party members' actions can be directly controlled rather than relying on automated Tactics assigned by the player, as introduced in Persona 4.[5] The Baton Pass system from Persona 5, which let you pass a one more turn to another party member, is now present under the name Shift.[6] New elements have been added to Tartarus to encourage exploration.[7] New animated cutscenes have been created to replace those featured in the original game.[1]
New scenarios have been added throughout the course of the game called Link Episodes, separate from the Social Link system. Link Episodes provide additional background and interactions for certain characters that did not have Social Links in the original Persona 3, such as male party members.[8] While some plot elements introduced in later releases of Persona 3 are present,[7] the option to play as the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable is not included.[9]The Answer from Persona 3 FES is not present in the base game, and was eventually revealed as DLC just over a month after the game's launch. In English, the game's dialogue has also been re-translated.[5]
Updates
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Downloadable Content
| DLC Title | Image | Release | Price | Details | Notes |
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| Persona 4 Golden Yasogami High Costume Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $2.99 | Adds Yasogami High School uniforms from Persona 4 Golden as costumes for members of S.E.E.S. |
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| Persona 5 Royal Shujin Academy Costume Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $2.99 | Adds Shujin Academy uniforms from Persona 5 Royal as costumes for members of S.E.E.S. |
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| Persona 5 Royal Phantom Thieves Costume Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $2.99 | Adds costumes for members of S.E.E.S. based on the Phantom Thieves of Hearts from Persona 5 Royal. |
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| Persona 5 Royal Persona Set 1 | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $5.99 | Adds Personas from Persona 5 Royal: Arsène, Captain Kidd, Zorro, Carmen, Goemon, Johanna, Milady, Robin Hood, and Cendrillon. |
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| Persona 5 Royal Persona Set 2 | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $5.99 | Adds Personas from Persona 5 Royal: Satanael, Seiten Taisei, Mercurius, Hecate, Kamu Susano-o, Anat, Astarte, Loki, and Vanadis. |
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| Persona 4 Golden Persona Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $3.99 | Adds Personas from Persona 4 Golden: Izanagi, Magatsu-Izanagi, Kaguya. |
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| Persona 5 Royal BGM Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
US $3.99 | Adds tracks from Persona 5 Royal as selectable background music:
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| Persona 4 Golden BGM Set | WWWorldwide February 2, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
N/A | Adds tracks from Persona 4 Golden as selectable background music:
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Expansion Pass
The entire expansion pass is ¥3850 for Japan and $34.99 for North America. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users can access the content without any extra cost as part of their subscription.
| DLC Title | Image | Release | Price | Details | Notes |
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| Persona 4 Golden EX BGM Set | WWWorldwide March 12, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
Adds tracks from Persona 4 Golden:
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| Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Set | WWWorldwide March 12, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
Adds tracks from Persona 5 Royal:
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| Velvet Costume & BGM Set | WWWorldwide May 31, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
In addition to the costumes for S.E.E.S., this adds the following background music:
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| Episode Aigis: The Answer | WWWorldwide September 10, 2024
October 23, 2025 |
Adds The Answer from Persona 3 FES:
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Version Differences
Promotions
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Promo for the Japanese Limited Edition
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Promo for the Japanese Famitsu DX Pack that can be added onto regular and limited edition pre-orders
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Promo for the US P3R Aigis Edition
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Promo for the Aigis figure that comes with the Japanese and English limited editions
Listings
Characters
Bosses
Personas
Shadows
Skills
Items
Equipment
Locations
Requests
Translations
Merchandise
Achievements
Credits
Development

One of the contributing factors that led towards the decision to remake Persona 3 was its presence in the annual customer surveys hosted by Atlus.[7] The game entered its planning stage in early 2019, and went into full-scale development after work on Persona 5 Royal was completed.[11][12] Development concluded at some point in 2023.[13] An important goal the team kept in mind during development was striking the right balance between Persona 3's rough edges and the gameplay of later entries.[12]
The character models and environments were all recreated from scratch, though the character models from Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight were used as reference material for the former.[14] In comparison to Persona 3, the environments were recreated on a larger scale to match the proportions of the new character models and make room for more scenery.[7] The decision to give the members of S.E.E.S. new outfits for use in Tartarus was partially inspired by the more-accurate proportions of the new character models.[15]
The new interface's water motif was inspired by discussions with the staff of Persona 3, who stated that the developers of the original interface had the image of moving water and bubbles in mind when they designed it. A unique model of the protagonist was created and fine-tuned specifically for the menu screens. The interface was also designed with the intent of making the localization process easier.[10]
All of Persona 3's soundtrack was rearranged in collaboration with Lotus Juice, with the goal of bringing the music up to modern standards. A new vocalist, Azumi Takahashi, was chosen to breathe new life into the soundtrack while catching the attention of any fans overseas.[15]
Approximately 50 design proposals for the logo were created before the team settled on the final design. In the end, they chose to keep the original logo with a new subtitle under it to communicate the balance between the original version of Persona 3 and the new elements.[10] The "Reload" subtitle was chosen to mirror the "R" in P5R and reference the evokers used by the members of S.E.E.S.[12] Discussions were had on whether or not to include the entire cast on the boxart.[14]
While they considered using their in-house engine, they decided to use Unreal Engine for future of Persona Series. Since they had little experience with it, they received help from the Shin Megami Tensei V developers.[16]
The female protagonist of Persona 3 Portable was considered to be brought back for Reload but ultimately was scrapped because the cost and development resources would have likely outweighed the expected sales, even when compared to including The Answer as DLC.[17][18]
A port for the Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed on July 31, 2025, with a release date of October 23 of that year.[2]
Nomenclature
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Persona 3 Reload | ||
| ペルソナ3 リロード Perusona Surī Rirōdo | Persona 3 Reload | |
| 女神异闻录3 Reload Nǚshén Yìwénlù Sān Reload | Alternate Goddess Tale 3 Reload | |
| 女神異聞錄3 Reload Nǚshén Yìwénlù Sān Reload | Alternate Goddess Tale 3 Reload | |
| Persona 3 Reload | ||
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| Persona 3 Reload | ||
| 페르소나3 리로드 Pereusona Seuri Rirodeu | Persona 3 Reload | |
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Gallery
Notes
- ↑ Referred to as "Triumph" on Persona 5 Original Soundtrack.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Atlus, Persona 3 Reload Official Website. Published June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023. Atlus.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Persona 3 Reload to Release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd, 2025. Published July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025. Persona Central.
- ↑ Persona 3 Reload Demo Now Available!. Retrieved April 9, 2025. Atlus.
- ↑ Official ATLUS West, Persona 3 Reload — Meet the S.E.E.S. Trailer. Published August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023. YouTube. Video.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Official ATLUS West, Persona 3 Reload — Announcement Trailer. Published June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023. YouTube. Video.
- ↑ Reggy, Persona 3 Reload PV03 Trailer Released, New Character Descriptions, New Battle Mechanics, Screenshots. Published September 20, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023. Persona Central.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 川島KG, 『ペルソナ3 リロード』日本メディア最速インタビュー。. Published June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023. Famitsu.
- ↑ Translation: "Niitsuma: While you can deepen your bonds with female party members through regular Social Links, the idea behind adding Link Episodes was to provide episodes for the male party members as well. You can engage in Social Links at any time, but Link Episodes occur as the main story progresses. If you spend time with a character during a specific time, the next episode will follow. If you miss the first episode, you won’t be able to see subsequent episodes, so it’s recommended that you meet the character as soon as possible after he or she contacts you. / Yamaguchi: Since they are time-limited, you’ll be able to enjoy episodes that have a strong connection to the main story. In Persona 3 especially, the characters’ emotions change significantly as the main story progresses, so the Link Episodes will allow you to interact with them during different periods. So please don’t miss out on this aspect as well." Famitsu Interview Translation. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230927180336/https://personacentral.com/p3r-developer-interview-theurgy-link-episodes-art/ Famitsu Interview Translation (Archived)]. Retrieved September 27, 2023. Persona Central.
- ↑ Logan Plant, Persona 3 Reload Won't Include Content from FES or Portable, Including the Female Protagonist. Published June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2023. IGN.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 川島KG, 『ペルソナ3 リロード』開発者に独自インタビュー。おしゃれなメニュー画面のために“専用”の3Dモデルまで用意。制作過程のデザイン案も公開. Published November 29, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023. Famitsu.
- ↑ IGN, Why Persona 3 Reload Is Set to Be The Series New Best Entry Point | Summer of Gaming 2023. Published June 13, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023. YouTube. Video.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 4Gamer.net, [インタビュー]「ペルソナ3 リロード」は,どのような考えでP3を“再装填”した作品なのか。開発のキーマン3名に話を聞いた. Published June 16, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023. 4Gamer.net.
- ↑ Brent Koepp, Interview: Persona 3 Reload Director Discusses Remaking a Classic JRPG Faithfully. Published January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024. Siliconera.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 川島KG, 『ペルソナ3 リロード』独自インタビュー。アイギスの“永劫”コミュは本作にもある! 『3』の決定版として作っているという本作について、気になるあれこれを開発者に訊いてきた. Published August 23, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023. Famitsu.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Persona Central, Persona 3 Reload Developer Interview on Theurgy Mechanic, Link Episodes, Box Art. Published September 27, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ↑ "スタッフ全員が「Unreal Engineってどうやってインストールするの?」というところから始まって(苦笑)。ありがたかったのは、アトラスとしては『真・女神転生V』の制作チームが、一足早くUnreal Engineを使っていたことですね。 (...) もちろん自社エンジンも使用候補に挙げられていたのですが、今後も末永く『ペルソナ』シリーズを作っていくことを考えたときに、さらなるパワーアップや効率化は必須でした。" Persona 3 Reload Official Design Works. Published by Kadokawa. Japanese. Page 311.
- ↑ Kann Serin, Persona 3 Reload producer apologizes for excluding the JRPG's female protagonist, but explains that adding her would cost "two to three times that of Episode Aigis". Published March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024. Gamesradar.
- ↑ "Kazuhisa Wada: "I’ll begin with an apology, but unfortunately, the appearance of the female protagonist in P3R will not happen. Of course, we considered the inclusion of the female protagonist alongside “Episode Aigis,” but the more we delved into it, the more hopeless it seemed… The development time and costs would likely be two to three times that of “Episode Aigis,” making it challenging to entrust entirely to external companies and exceeding our capabilities. Even if P3R and the “Expansion Pass” were to exceed our sales expectations and resolve the cost issues, the release would still be far off. Additionally, the expectation is also that we make completely new games, not just remakes, so we need to allocate limited development resources accordingly. I deeply apologize to the fans who have supported us for a long time, but we are happy that P3R has been released and that “Episode Aigis” will be as well, and that many are interested in playing those. This would be the moment if we could do it, so I’m very sorry to the fans, but I don’t think there’s any possibility to make it happen in the future either."" Published by Persona Central. Persona 3 Reload Episode Aigis Developer Interview, Discusses Additional Content. Archived: P3R Episode Aegis Interview Archive. Published March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.