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|blurb=『ペルソナ』や『真・女神転生』シリーズを手掛けるアトラスから新しいSRPGが登場!新キャラクターも登場し、新たな物語が描かれるほかオリジナル版の物語もまるごと収録!これ1本で2本のRPGが楽しめる、デビサバ2の決定版!
|blurb=『ペルソナ』や『真・女神転生』シリーズを手掛けるアトラスから新しいSRPGが登場!新キャラクターも登場し、新たな物語が描かれるほかオリジナル版の物語もまるごと収録!これ1本で2本のRPGが楽しめる、デビサバ2の決定版!
|romaji=『persona』ya『shin megami tensei』shirīzu o tegakeru atorasu kara atarashī SRPG ga tōjō! shin kyarakutā mo tōjō shi, aratana monogatari ga egakareru hoka orijinaruban no monogatari mo marugoto shūroku! kore 1 hon de 2 hon no RPG ga tanoshimeru, debisaba 2 no ketteiban!
|romaji=『persona』ya『shin megami tensei』shirīzu o tegakeru atorasu kara atarashī SRPG ga tōjō! shin kyarakutā mo tōjō shi, aratana monogatari ga egakareru hoka orijinaruban no monogatari mo marugoto shūroku! kore 1 hon de 2 hon no RPG ga tanoshimeru, debisaba 2 no ketteiban!
|translation=ATLUS, the creators of the '''Persona''' and '''Shin Megami Tensei''' present a new SRPG! Featuring a new character and a brand-new story in addition to the original work, enjoy playing 2 RPGs in 1! The definitive edition of '''Devil Survivor 2'''!
|translation=ATLUS, the creators of the '''Persona''' and '''Shin Megami Tensei''' series present a new SRPG! Featuring a new character and a brand-new story in addition to the original work, enjoy playing 2 RPGs in 1! The definitive edition of '''Devil Survivor 2'''!
}}
}}
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** 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.
** 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]].
** New tracks have been added for the title screen and Triangulum arc, composed by [[Shoji Meguro]].
* A new opening movie has been added, replacing the original DS opening.
* New demons, skills, passives, and auto-skills have been added.  
* 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+.
** 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.
* Full voice acting has been added for all non-battle cutscenes, including voices for generic NPCs.
** In the Japanese version, NPCs encountered in Osaka and Nagoya talk in their regional dialects.<ref name="ds2 gamecatalog@wiki" /><ref name="ds2 jp wikipedia" />
* A fast-forward/dialogue skip button (accessed by pressing R+Y during cutscenes) has been added. (Players will still need to choose dialogue options while skipping through dialogue.)
* A fast-forward/dialogue skip button (accessed by pressing R+Y during cutscenes) has been added. (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.<ref name="ds2 gamecatalog@wiki"/><ref name="ds2 jp wikipedia"/>
* There are two difficulty options available: "Blessed" and "Apocalypse".
* 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.<ref name="desu2rb ingame difficulty option"/>
** "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.<ref name="desu2rb ingame difficulty option"/>
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** Other than this and the changes listed above, the story and gameplay of the Septentrione arc has remained untouched.
** 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: [[Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker#Downloadable Content|Downloadable Content]])
* Various DLC has been added through the Nintendo eShop and through the 3DS's SpotPass function. (see: [[Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker#Downloadable Content|Downloadable Content]])
* A new opening movie has been added, replacing the original DS opening.


==Downloadable Content==
==Downloadable Content==
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===First-print Run Bonuses===
===First-print Run Bonuses===


In North America, first-print run versions of the game, available through pre-order or buying copies of the game soon after launch, came with a collectible box containing a copy of the game, an arranged CD soundtrack by Shoji Meguro and the ATLUS Sound Team, and clear decals featuring the protagonist, [[Io Nitta]], Daichi Shijima, Yamato Hotsuin, Miyako Hotsuin, and the JP's and Nicaea logos.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2015/03/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-pre-orders-add-decal-set-bonus Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker pre-orders add decal set bonus]|archive=|published=March 6, 2015|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>
In North America, first-print run versions of the game, available through preorder or buying copies of the game soon after launch, came with a collectible box containing a copy of the game, an arranged CD soundtrack by Shoji Meguro and the ATLUS Sound Team, and clear decals featuring the protagonist, [[Io Nitta]], Daichi Shijima, Yamato Hotsuin, Miyako Hotsuin, and the JP's and Nicaea logos.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2015/03/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-pre-orders-add-decal-set-bonus Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker pre-orders add decal set bonus]|archive=|published=March 6, 2015|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>


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==Development==
==Development==


''Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker'' experienced three major delays before release. On March 2, 2013, at a sneek preview for {{Link|TV|DeSu2A}}, ''Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker'' (called ''Devil Survivor 2: Break Record'' in Japanese) was revealed to be in development with a release expected during Summer 2013.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/03/devil-survivor-2-break-code-announced-for-3ds Devil Survivor 2: Break Record announced for 3DS]|archive=|published=March 2, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=|url=[http://remoon.blog15.fc2.com/blog-entry-24583.html 【3DS】『デビルサバイバー2 ブレイクコード』今夏発売?TVアニメ先行上映会で発表された模様]|archive=|published=March 2, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> An issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' released on March 28, 2013 later confirmed the release date to be July 11, 2013.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/04/devil-survivor-2-break-record-japanese-release-date-set Devil Survivor 2: Break Record Japanese release date set]|archive=|published=April 24, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> One month after this announcement, the game was delayed to Fall 2013 before being delayed again in October 2013 to 2014, with ATLUS commenting that the game needed further polish and quality assurance before release.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/05/devil-survivor-2-break-record-delayed-in-japan Devil Survivor 2: Break Record delayed in Japan]|archive=|published=May 9, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/10/devil-survivor-2-break-record-pushed-to-2014-in-japan Devil Survivor 2: Break Record pushed to 2014 in Japan]|archive=|published=October 31, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> Later, on September 20, 2014, a presentation at Tokyo Game Show announced that the game would launch on January 29, 2015 in Japan.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2014/09/devil-survivor-2-break-record-hits-japan-january Devil Survivor 2: Break Record hits Japan in January]|archive=|published=September 20, 2014|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>
''Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker'' experienced three major delays before release. The game was first teased on March 2, 2013 at a sneak preview for {{Link|TV|DeSu2A}} under its Japanese title ''Devil Survivor 2: Break Record'' with a release expected during Summer 2013.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/03/devil-survivor-2-break-code-announced-for-3ds Devil Survivor 2: Break Record announced for 3DS]|archive=|published=March 2, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=|url=[http://remoon.blog15.fc2.com/blog-entry-24583.html 【3DS】『デビルサバイバー2 ブレイクコード』今夏発売?TVアニメ先行上映会で発表された模様]|archive=|published=March 2, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> An issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' released on March 28, 2013 later confirmed the release date to be July 11, 2013.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/04/devil-survivor-2-break-record-japanese-release-date-set Devil Survivor 2: Break Record Japanese release date set]|archive=|published=April 24, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> One month after this announcement, the game was delayed to Fall 2013 before being delayed again in October 2013 to 2014, with ATLUS commenting that it needed further polish and quality assurance before release.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/05/devil-survivor-2-break-record-delayed-in-japan Devil Survivor 2: Break Record delayed in Japan]|archive=|published=May 9, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2013/10/devil-survivor-2-break-record-pushed-to-2014-in-japan Devil Survivor 2: Break Record pushed to 2014 in Japan]|archive=|published=October 31, 2013|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> Later, on September 20, 2014, a presentation at Tokyo Game Show announced that the game would launch on January 29, 2015 in Japan.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2014/09/devil-survivor-2-break-record-hits-japan-january Devil Survivor 2: Break Record hits Japan in January]|archive=|published=September 20, 2014|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>


On December 10, 2014, ATLUS U.S.A. announced that the game would be released in North America under the title ''Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker'' for $49.99, citing a release date sometime in early 2015. The English version would also include a full English dub and relocalized dialogue.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2014/12/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-coming-north-america-early-2015 Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker coming to North America in early 2015 ]|archive=|published=December 10, 2014|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> In February 2015, the North American version's release date was set to May 5, 2015.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2015/02/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-release-date-set Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker release date set]|archive=|published=February 18, 2015|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>  
On December 10, 2014, ATLUS U.S.A. announced that the game would be released in North America under the title ''Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker'' for $49.99, citing a release date sometime in early 2015. The English version would also include a full English dub and relocalized dialogue.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2014/12/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-coming-north-america-early-2015 Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker coming to North America in early 2015 ]|archive=|published=December 10, 2014|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref> In February 2015, the North American version's release date was set to May 5, 2015.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=|translquote=|author=Sal Romano|url=[https://www.gematsu.com/2015/02/devil-survivor-2-record-breaker-release-date-set Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker release date set]|archive=|published=February 18, 2015|retrieved=November 7, 2023|site=Gematsu|type=}}</ref>  
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