Many fans of the Persona series widely regard Persona 3 as one of the best installments in the beloved franchise. However, due to a lack of popularity during its European release, many players missed the chance to experience this remarkable game.
Fortunately, the Persona series, developed by Sega and Atlus, has gained significant traction in recent years, thanks in part to the immense success of Persona 5. It’s evident in the number of Persona games that have graced our screens.
Last year, Persona 5 Royal made its debut on multiple platforms, while earlier this year, we witnessed the arrival of two remasters: Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on PC and consoles.
Atlus has already tantalized fans with the unveiling of their next two Persona games, Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica. Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original 2006 game, while Persona 5 Tactica serves as an exciting spin-off of the most recent main installment.
Awaited Persona 3 Reload Gameplay Revealed
In the lead-up to the Xbox Games Showcase, news of the remake of Persona 3 and Persona 5 Tactica leaked two days prior. We now know that Persona 3 Reload will grace PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, including Game Pass. However, Nintendo Switch owners will not have the opportunity to dive into this remake.
Persona 3 Reload offers a complete remake of the original game, but it does not include the story content and characters introduced in Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable. Instead, it draws its inspiration directly from the 2006 release.
While this decision hasn’t pleased everyone, the remake does incorporate certain mechanics from alternative versions of Persona 3. Recently, an extended/alternate version of the first trailer was shared on the Sega Asia YouTube channel, offering fresh glimpses into the gameplay.
Interestingly, this version of the trailer differs from the original. It features numerous new scenes, gameplay fragments, and exciting details that were absent from its initial presentation.
Lasting for approximately 1 minute and 25 seconds, this extended trailer provides fans with an enticing look at the new Persona 3 Reload gameplay. It showcases familiar settings like classrooms and dungeons, along with captivating images of the protagonist (although the female protagonist will not be present).
Many fans believe that Atlus should have chosen this version of the trailer for the Microsoft showcase, considering it more comprehensive and visually stunning than the one eventually showcased.
Persona 3 Reload, the highly anticipated remake of Persona 3, is set to arrive in early 2024 in stores and on Xbox Game Pass. Although an official release date has not been announced, the game will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
