Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2? Right, Someone Check My Calendar 'Cause It Feels Like 2006 Again!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Persona 3 Reload is confirmed for the Switch 2, meaning we're all getting a second chance to relive our edgy high school years and fight shadows (but this time, on a handheld!). October 23rd is the date, so mark your calendars and prepare to dive back into Tartarus.
Alright, strap in, mates, because Atlus just threw us a curveball bigger than a Shadow in Tartarus. According to *Game Rant*, *Persona 3 Reload*, the critically acclaimed remake of the PS2 classic, is officially heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 this autumn.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Jeff, didn't that game come out, like, yesterday?" And you'd be right! *Persona 3 Reload* only dropped earlier this year, but apparently, the Big N's new console is already getting some love. Not that I'm complaining; any excuse to dive back into Tartarus is alright by me.
For those of you who missed the PS2 era (or were too busy, I dunno, inventing the internet), *Persona 3* is a JRPG where you play a high school student who moonlights as a monster hunter during a hidden "Dark Hour." It's got all the classic Persona elements: deep characters, a killer soundtrack, and enough existential dread to fill a small country. The *Reload* version, built in Unreal Engine 4, spruces up the visuals and gameplay for a modern audience. Think of it as giving your old magical grimoire a shiny new cover and a few extra spells.
The *Game Rant* report from James Ratcliff further mentions the release date is slated for October 23rd, and pre-orders are already live on the eShop. You're looking at $59.99 for the standard edition, with Digital Deluxe and Premium versions available for those who want to splash a bit more cash. The fancier editions come with digital art books, soundtracks, and even cosmetic DLC based on other Persona games. (Cosmetic DLC, eh? Clever devils.)
There's a slight snag, though. The *Episode Aigis* DLC, which adds a post-game expansion, isn't currently listed on the US eShop. So, it's unclear whether that'll be available at launch or later. Keep your eyes peeled! Also, physical copies will be distributed via Game-Key Cards, which, as *Game Rant* rightly points out, require internet access to download, install, and play. Bit of a pain, that.
But all in all? Pretty exciting stuff. Between *Persona 3 Reload* and the continued whispers about a *Persona 4 Revival*, Atlus fans are going to have plenty to keep them busy. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to practice my summoning rituals. Just in case.
Big thanks to *Game Rant* for spotting this!
Tags: Persona 3 Reload, Nintendo Switch 2, JRPG, Atlus, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant