Persona 3 Reload: Latest News, Release Date, Platform, Story, Gameplay

Persona 3 Reload is a full-on remake of the 2006 critically acclaimed JRPG Persona 3 developed by Atlus and Sega for modern consoles and PC. It features better visuals, refined combat, and new social sim elements inspired by the studio's subsequent releases like Persona 5. 

In 2006, Persona 3 came out of the shadows of its older sibling, Megami Tensei, to become a game that appealed to a broader audience and helped make Persona a globally successful franchise. Now, 17 years later, Sega and Atlus are back with Persona 3 Reload, a modern-day remake of the original that looks to induce nostalgia for the franchise's veterans while being an exciting new entry in the series for newcomers. 

Update on 25 January 2024: Persona 3 Reload is releasing on 2 February 2024, and we can't wait! Check out our Personal section for guides and news!

Whether you're a Persona veteran or a newbie, there's a lot to look forward to in Persona 3 Reload. As such, in this guide, we have compiled everything you need to know about this upcoming remake, including its release date, platforms, story, gameplay, and more. 

Persona 3 Reload Release Date & Platforms

Persona 3 Reload launches on 2 February 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It will also be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. 

Persona 3 Reload Trailers

Persona 3 Reload was officially announced with a minute-long trailer during Xbox Games Showcase in June 2023. Since then, Atlus has released multiple story and gameplay trailers for the game, including character spotlights. Below, you can find all the Persona 3 Reload trailers that have been released so far. 

Persona 3 Reload Story

In Persona 3 Reload, you play as Makoto Yuki, a high-schooler who returns to his hometown of Iwatodai ten years after the death of his parents in a car accident. 

One thing leads to another, and Makoto discovers the Dark Hour, an alternate reality where he awakens his Persona, a spiritual manifestation of his true feelings. Soon after, he's recruited by the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), a group of other Persona users who fight otherworldly creatures called Shadows and unravel the mysteries of the Dark Hour.

Persona 3 Reload Gameplay

Like Persona 4 and Persona 5, Persona 3 Reload is partly a social simulator and partly a dungeon crawler. During the day, you attend classes, take part-time jobs, explore the city, or hang out with friends to build your social link. Building up the social links with your party members can strengthen their Personas. Having enough social links also allows you to ask certain characters on a date and pursue relationships.

 During the night, you explore the Tartarus dungeon, indulge in turn-based combat, and fight shadows. Fusing Persona allows you to craft more Powerful Personas and tackle bosses and other challenging encounters with ease. 

Time is crucial to everything you do in Persona 3 Reload. Indulging in most activities will pass the time, so you must choose carefully where and with whom you spend your time in the game. 

That's everything you need to know about Persona 3 Reload. We will keep this article updated with all the latest news regarding Persona 3 Reload, so don't forget to check back once in a while.