Tag: Atlus
News Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Will Be Locked Behind Expansion Pass
Won't be available to buy separately
Atlus has now confirmed you will need to buy pieces of content you probably don't want if you wish to play the Episode Aigis DLC for Persona 3 Reload, as the expansion is locked behind the £28.99 / $34.99 Expansion Pass. It won't be up for purchase separately, with a PR representative telling Push Square "the...
News First Persona 3 Reload DLC Out Now, Adds Songs from Persona 5 and 4
Only available in the Expansion Pass
Since Atlus only said the first bit of Persona 3 Reload DLC would be launching this month, it's come as a slight surprise that the musical-focused expansion is actually already available now on PS5, PS4. The first set brings back a handful of classic tracks from Persona 5 and Persona 4, which you can listen to...
News Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Expansion Pass Price Revealed at £29 / $35
Now up on the PS Store
Update: The Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass is now available to buy on the PS Store in Europe and North America — and so we know exactly how much it costs. It's priced at £28.99 in the UK, and $34.99 in the US, which is pretty much what we expected given price points in other regions. Original Story: The so-called...
So says Atlus
Episode Aigis, the paid expansion that's coming to Persona 3 Reload in September, was originally going to be included in the remake itself. This is according to a Famitsu interview with producer Kazuhisa Wada (as translated by Persona Central), who explains that development cycle difficulties forced the team to abandon its ambitions...
Poll Are You Playing Unicorn Overlord?
Begin the march
Unicorn Overlord, the new strategy RPG from Dragon's Crown and 13 Sentinels developer Vanillaware, is out now on PS5 and PS4. While it certainly isn't the highest profile release of 2024 so far, there's simply no doubting the talents of the Japanese studio behind it. The game's been picking up some incredibly high scores, with our...
News Full Price Remake Persona 3 Reload Will Be 'Complete' with Episode Aigis DLC, Says Producer
Interesting choice of words
Persona 3 Reload is a full price remake of a PS2 game that released in 2006. On one hand, it's an excellent revival. On the other, you'd probably expect such a game to definitive — but it isn't, because it's missing additional content that was added through re-releases. A slice of that content, originally titled The...
Review Unicorn Overlord (PS5) - An Utterly Brilliant Strategy RPG
Follow the white horse
Vanillaware doesn't miss. We've been spouting that line for ages, but with the arrival of Unicorn Overlord, it rings truer than ever before. Following up on the superb 13 Sentinels was never going to be easy, but the Japanese studio has somehow manged to produce an equally excellent game three years later — and it's not even...
News Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Releases in September, Is Part of an Expansion Pass
Reload, reloaded
Persona 3 Reload is getting an 'Expansion Pass', and Episode Aigis is going to be part of it. To be clear, Episode Aigis forms the additional story scenario that was present in Persona 3 FES on PS2. It was called 'The Answer' here in the West, while 'Episode Aegis' was its Japanese name. Anyway, the Expansion Pass only includes...
News Persona Series Sales Pass 22 Million, Atlus Celebrates with Special Trailer
Golden
Atlus has announced that the Persona series has slid past 22 million copies sold, releasing a special Persona 3 Reload trailer, "Promise", to celebrate. It's an impressive milestone, one which demonstrates how vast the gulf between the various players in the space remains; Final Fantasy, for comparison, has sold more than 180 million units...
News Brush Up on RPG Unicorn Overlord's Complex Battle System on PS5, PS4
Many lives may depend on it
Unicorn Overlord is the visually stunning strategy RPG from developer Vanillaware, which we are confident will be one of the year's best games. You can try it now for free in an incredibly generous demo, with progress transferring to the full game, which releases next week on 8th March. I
News Persona 3 Reload The Answer DLC Looking Increasingly Likely
Merciless
Rumours that the recently released Persona 3 Reload would be getting The Answer (previously only playable in the Persona 3 FES iteration) began swirling last month and look increasingly likely to be correct. Now that the game has been in players' hands for a while, further evidence has emerged that there is still more SEES action to come...
News JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Sounds a Lot Like Persona in Reverse
Combat in the day, relationships at night
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next huge JRPG from Shin Megami Tensei developer Atlus, and if new PS Store pages are anything to go by, then the game's structure will be like Persona, but in reverse. Wishlist pages for the title in Japan and Asia claim you'll "go on quests, dungeon dive, and hunt for treasures...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Gets Extended Trailer, Physical Pre-Orders on PS5
Digital devil drama
The recently revealed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out on PS5 and PS4 this June, when PlayStation players will get a chance to experience the demonic RPG, once exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Along with an extended cut trailer, Atlus has revealed the fancy physical editions fans can now pre-order for PS5 (PS4 pre-orders will...
Hands On Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
Vanillaware doesn't miss
Look, at this point, we're automatically sold on anything Vanillaware does. The Japanese studio has an incredible track record stretching back to the PS2, and although it's an eternity away from being the most well-known developer in the world, there's simply no denying the quality of its output — especially in recent...
News Unicorn Overlord's Gorgeous PS5, PS4 Demo Is Available Now
Marching orders
Fans anticipating Unicorn Overlord, the gorgeous-looking tactical RPG from Vanillaware and Atlus, can dive into it now, as the game's demo is officially available on PS5 and PS4, following 24 hours of exclusivity on Nintendo Switch. The best part? Progress made will carry over to the full game, allowing you to get a headstart on the...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Includes a Second Campaign with New Story, Demons
Choose from two different paths
When Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance launches on PS5 and PS4 this June, you will be able to choose between two different campaigns: the original one seen on Nintendo Switch or an updated one that contains a new story, areas, and demons to fight. It's a decision you'll need to make at the start of your playthrough,...
News Begin Planning Your Unicorn Overlord Adventure with Free PS5, PS4 Demo
Save progress will transfer to full game
Vanillaware’s anticipated tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord will march to PS5 and PS4 from 8th March, and you’ll be able to start planning your adventure from 23rd February, when a free demo will release on the PS Store. The digital download is already available on the Nintendo Switch, but it’s timed...
News Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance on PS5, PS4 Confirmed, Out in June 2024
Pre-orders go live next week
Following the age rating leak at the start of this week, an updated version of Shin Megami Tensei V has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4. Dubbed SMT V: Vengeance, it releases on 21st June 2024 and ports the base game to Sony systems along with a "new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and choices to make"...
News Could SMT 5: Vengeance Be the Long-Awaited PS5, PS4 Port?
Bundles in new content and updates
A new Korean age rating for an updated version of Nintendo Switch exclusive Shin Megami Tensei V was posted online overnight before being quickly pulled, suggesting Atlus plans to re-release the JRPG in the future. Named Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, the listing mentioned "improvements and additional content" a
Round Up Unicorn Overlord Previews Paint a Very Positive Picture of the PS5, PS4 RPG
Vanillaware never misses
New previews for upcoming RPG Unicorn Overlord have landed, and they're very, very positive overall. For those out of the loop, this is the latest project from 13 Sentinels and Dragon's Crown developer Vanillaware, and once again it's diving into something different, this time trying its hand at Fire Emblem-style,...
News Unicorn Overlord Reveals Fire Emblem-Esque Character Class Promotions
Better, faster, stronger
Unicorn Overlord has looked great ever since its initial reveal last year, and quite frankly, it just seems to get more and more promising with each new info dump. The game's latest trailer covers character growth and class tactics — but perhaps most importantly, it reveals promotions. In a process very similar to what...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Persona 3 Reload?
SEES for yourself
A rather stunning remake of a classic PS2 RPG, Persona 3 Reload graced PS5 and PS4 earlier this month. Almost immediately, it became developer Atlus' fastest selling title ever — thanks to strong reviews and a huge marketing campaign. Of course, it also helps that Persona as a brand is more popular than ever these days — still...
News Persona 3 Reload Is Atlus' Fastest Selling Game Ever
Already surpassed one million units
The winds are changing, and single player Japanese RPGs are enjoying a bit of a renaissance as a result. We reported earlier in the week about how Steam player numbers were reflecting extremely well on titles like Granblue Fantasy Relink and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and now we have further evidence of the...
News Potential Persona 3 Reload DLC The Answer Found in New Datamine
Plus five other content packs
Suggestions that Persona 3 Reload will be treated to a wave of DLC, including the FES version's post-game content The Answer, have gained more weight after references to them were spotted in a recent datamine. Delving into the PC files revealed mentions of a "P3R Expansion Pass" that would grant access to six portions...
News Persona 3 Reload's Sexy UI Result of Retaining Key Staff, Says Atlus
Paid approprietly, as well
The modern Persona series is synonymous with slick, sexy UI design, making games like Persona 4 Golden, Persona 5 Royal, and the recently released Persona 3 Reload instantly recognizable. Atlus' efforts are so far ahead of the curve in this regard, and shockingly, it turns out the secret to this success relies simply upon...
News No Expanded Royal or Golden Edition for Persona 3 Reload, Atlus Promises
Fool me once, shame on you...
Persona 3 Reload launched on PS5 and PS4 on Friday, introducing a new generation to the Dark Hour and giving veterans the best way yet to relive the adventure. And while Atlus predictably had a swathe of day-one DLC ready to go, the publisher has stated fans can feel confident this is the complete package, and no...
Poll Are You Playing Persona 3 Reload?
Lock and Reload
Almost 18 whole years after the original Persona 3 released on PS2, a complete remake in the form of Persona 3 Reload is now available on PS5 and PS4. It feels like a proper Persona 3 revival has been in demand for generations, and now that it's actually here, we want to know if you're playing it. "A stunning remake of a classic...
Rumour Persona 3 Reload Lines Up The Answer as DLC
Not a whole other game to buy at least
Prominent Persona leakers are suggesting Atlus will be offering up the post-game expansion The Answer for Persona 3 Reload as DLC "within the fiscal year". A piece of content that didn't make it into the upcoming PS5, PS4 remake, it was only part of the PS2 version Persona 3 FES. The playable female character...
News Japan's Shibuya Station Decked Out with Awesome Persona 3 Reload Ads
Marketing with style
The arrival of Persona 3 Reload is right around the corner — just a few days away at the time of writing — so it makes sense that marketing is now in full swing. Over in Japan, SEGA and Atlus are pulling out all the stops, taking over an entire railway station in Shibuya. As snapped by Genki on social media, Reload is all...
Review Persona 3 Reload (PS5) - A Stunning Remake of a Classic RPG, Polished to Near Perfection
Brilliant in blue
It's difficult to replay older Persona games after Persona 5. They still tell engrossing character-driven stories, but with Persona 5 — and Persona 5 Royal in particular — Atlus evolved the series' core gameplay loop to such an extent that previous titles can feel clunky and monotonous by comparison. And so we have Persona 3...
News Persona 3 Reload Really Is a Gorgeous Remake in First 50 Mins of Uncut Gameplay
SEES for yourself
Atlus has released a gameplay video for the first 50 minutes of Persona 3 Reload. It's uncut footage, showcasing what is essentially the game's prologue, as the main character arrives at his new dorm in Iwatodai. If you've played any previous incarnation of Persona 3, then you already know how things go... Just to be clear,...
News Of Course Full Price Remake Persona 3 Reload Has a Full Spread of Day One DLC
Atlus is at it again
Some things never change, and modern Atlus is certainly one of those things. Ahead of the game's release on the 2nd February — it's close! — the Japanese company has confirmed that Persona 3 Reload is getting a full spread of day one DLC. Costumes, alternate battle music, and additional personas are up for grabs. At the...
News Over 60 Class Types Set for Unicorn Overlord, New Characters Revealed
Meet your future friends and foes
Vanillaware has dropped another Unicorn Overlord information dump ahead of its PS5, PS4 release in March, revealing you'll choose a party from over 60 class types and introducing some of the protagonist's friends and foes. Every single character you meet in the game will have a set class, weapons, skills, and...
News Persona 3 Reload Is the Result of Fan Surveys, Says Atlus
So they do work sometimes
Persona 3 Reload, the remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 releasing next month, is a direct response to fan surveys Atlus has conducted over the years. Speaking to Xbox Wire, producer Ryota Niitsuma said that Persona 3 was always the first response the studio received when fans were quizzed on what Persona game they would like...
News Get a Sense for Unicorn Overlord's Exploration in New PS5, PS4 Trailer
Professionals call them "quests"
Vanillaware has put out a new trailer focusing on the explorative features of upcoming PS5, PS4 strategy game Unicorn Overlord. In it, it's announced how the title has a sort of open-ended structure where you can choose what you conquer next, with traditional main and side quests on offer at the locations you visit...
Poll Which Persona Game Has the Best Opening?
Now it's personal
Atlus revealed the opening for Persona 3 Reload earlier this week, and it's so good that it got us wondering: which Persona game has the best title sequence? In case you don't know, each game in the series typically introduces itself with an animated opening, featuring a unique song and some gorgeous artwork. There's no doubt...
News Holster That Evoker! Persona 3 Reload PS5, PS4 Animated Opener Here to Hold You Over
Killer style
The interminable wait for Persona 3 Reload has felt like an eternity, but in concrete proof we aren't stuck in Tartarus, Atlus has released the eagerly anticipated RPG's opening animated movie. The cherry on top? We get our first taste of an all-new track: "Full Moon Full Life". In the trailer, we see the sorts of suicide-themed...
News Persona Studio's Fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Looking Slick in Stylish Screens
Unscathed triumph
Persona developer P-Studio's exciting fantasy offering, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is due in Fall 2024, inevitably causing fans of Atlus's all-consuming RPGs to retreat from society. The publisher has revealed some slick screenshots (thanks, Gematsu) and shed further light on the world in which the game takes place. With a narrative...
News Persona 5 Series Collectively Takes More Than 10 Million Hearts
Phantom Thieves have hit the big leagues
Atlus has revealed that the Persona 5 series, comprised of the 2016 original, the expanded Persona 5 Royal, the rhythm action game Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, hack and slash Persona 5 Strikers, and the strategic spin-off Persona 5 Tactica, have together amassed a combined 10 million copies sold. That's a...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Combat Is a Mix of Action and Turn-Based
A bit of both
One of the most interesting things about the latest Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer is that it seems to show action and turn-based combat. Of course, Atlus is well known for its turn-based mechanics — Persona 5 being a standout example — and so it was largely assumed that Metaphor would follow suit. However, that's not quite the case...
News Persona 3 Reload Gets a Gorgeous New Gameplay Trailer
Out from the shadows
Persona 3 Reload will be here before you know it, and so Atlus is really starting to kick its marketing machine into gear. The upcoming remake snagged a spot at The Game Awards 2023, gifting us a new gameplay trailer that sums the shadow-slaying RPG up rather well. It highlights combat, social interactions, and gives us a better...
News Persona Dev's New RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Looks Amazing, Hits PS5, PS4 in Fall 2024
ReFantastic
Atlus' new RPG, the admittedly awkwardly named Metaphor: ReFantazio, now has a release window. It arrives on PS5 and PS4 in autumn / fall next year, and frankly, we couldn't be happier that it's far away from the chaos of early 2024. We've also got a new trailer, which provides our best look yet at the game — and as you can probably...
News Atlus Fans Will Want to Watch The Game Awards for an Update on PS5, PS4's Metaphor: ReFantazio
Time to get Persona-l
What can you expect from The Game Awards later this week? Well, host Geoff Keighley is keeping a lot of the announcements under cloak and dagger, but he has teased an update on Atlus’ long-in-development Metaphor: ReFantazio. This is the latest effort from the Persona team, with a release date reveal possible, considering...
News Persona 3 Reload's Updated Combat System Looks Ridiculously Cool in Gameplay Breakdown
SEES for yourself
It's long been our belief that Persona 5 has the most stylish turn-based combat system ever devised, but it could soon be time for Joker and the gang to vacate their throne. Indeed, Persona 3 Reload's reworked battles look incredible. Visually, there's a much greater emphasis on highly stylised cuts from character to character, and...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Persona 5 Tactica?
Strategic scoring
The latest Persona 5 spin-off, Persona 5 Tactica, has been out on PS5 and PS4 for a week now, and you know what that means! That's right, we want to know what you think of the Phantom Thieves' new adventure, as the chibi-fied protagonists partake in some strategic battles. Although we're definitely growing a bit tired of Joker and...
News Ultra Promising RPG Unicorn Overlord Gets Eight Minutes of Gorgeous PS5 Gameplay
On the march
Following a fresh information blowout last week, we were left wondering when we'd see Unicorn Overlord in action. Vanillaware's upcoming strategy RPG has already shown huge promise, but it's always best to wait on actual gameplay footage before getting carried away with the hype. Fortunately, Japanese publication Famitsu has released...
Poll Are You Playing Persona 5 Tactica?
Strategically speaking
The Phantom Thieves are back yet again, only this time, they're testing their strategic skills in tactical RPG Persona 5 Tactica. Another spin-off based on the themes and characters of Atlus' seemingly eternal masterpiece, we want to know if you're sticking with Joker and the gang through their latest adventure. Honestly, we...
News The Hype Is Real for Unicorn Overlord as Vanillaware's RPG Gets New Info
Unicorn Overload
We've said it once and we'll say it again: Vanillaware doesn't miss. The Japanese developer behind fantastic titles like 13 Sentinels, Dragon's Crown, and Odin Sphere is currently putting the finishing touches on its next game, Unicorn Overlord. The fantasy RPG was announced back in September, and it's set to release on the 8th...
News Koromaru Remains Persona 3 Reload's Best Boy on PS5, PS4
Woof!
Something that the surprisingly volatile Persona community can unanimously agree on is Koromaru's status as Persona 3's best companion character. Sure, some might prefer Yukari's company to Mitsuru's when ascending the more dangerous levels of Tartarus, and
Rumour Persona 6 Targets 2025 Release While Metaphor's on Track for 2024
Atlus is busy
Atlus has the inevitable Persona 6 pencilled in for 2025. That's according to @MbKKssTBhz5 on Twitter, who has a particularly good track record when it comes to leaking Atlus' plans. They also state that 2024 belongs to Metaphor: ReFantazio — the fantastical RPG that was announced back in June. Apparently, it'll be accompanied by a...