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  • ‘Persona’ Producer Shares Why They Decided to Remake ‘Persona 3’

    ‘Persona’ Producer Shares Why They Decided to Remake ‘Persona 3’

    Persona 3 Reload sadly leaked a bit earlier than Atlus may have planned, but it’s definitely something many have been hoping to see for quite some time. The visuals are already teasing a promising return to the iconic franchise but many still are wondering why they decided to go with Persona 3. Well, the reasoning is quite simple actually: they see it as the turning point of the franchise that many have fallen in love with.

    We believe Persona 3 was the game that marked the actual turning point in the Persona franchise, it’s a very important title for Atlus as well for the development team who were involved in the original version of the game.

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    A strong focus was on pushing people to learn more about the Persona series beyond just the rising popularity of the fifth entry. It seems though that they started working on the project around 2019. It’s crazy to think that they started production on the game just shortly before the pandemic hit, which makes you wonder if it may have been released earlier if things went as originally planned.

    They also highlight that they remade everything from scratch from the original version of the game, but they have quite a few details they will reveal as we close in on the release. They do highlight that they updated the game to the level that players have gotten accustomed to with Persona 5, which does open many possibilities of modern elements making their way into the game.

    Source: YouTube

  • New Details and Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Persona 3 Reload’

    New Details and Voice Cast Revealed for ‘Persona 3 Reload’

    Ahead of the Xbox Game Showcase, Atlus West accidentally leaked the trailer early for Persona 3 Reload; a remake of the iconic game that started the day system the franchise became famous for. Now that the trailer is officially released, we finally have some insights into what exactly we can expect from the new take on the iconic game that started Persona’s growth into the franchise it is today.

    The one complaint some had was that Junpei Iori’s design in the footage shown was a bit off. And interestingly enough, the new website, P3RE.jp (which was part of why we knew the remake was coming eventually) gave us some brand new character portraits highlighting the updated designs that pay a bit more tribute to the original designs.

    It also looks like they are, indeed, going to have a new dub for the entire game. Some of the voice acting hasn’t aged too well when replaying Persona 3 Portable’s remaster and it wasn’t too surprising they’d go down this route but it’s definitely great to get a confirmation that they will add a new voice cast. It’s uncertain if some will return but it seems the one’s confirmed so far are:

    • Dawn M. Bennett as Aigis
    • Allegra Clark as Mitsuru Kirijo
    • Alejandro Saab as Akihiko Sanada
    • Zeno Robinson as Junpei Iori
    • Suzie Yeung as Fuuka Yamagishi
    • Justine Lee as Ken Amada
    • Justice Slocum as Shinjiro Aragaki
    • Heather Gonzalez as Yukari Takeba
    • Aleks Le as the Protagonist

    That isn’t all, as a few screenshots from the game have also been released that offers a first look at some more gameplay with you interacting with some of the cast members. While the menu and everything remains pretty much the same (keep in mind this is very likely still an early version of the build that is being shown off and quite a few elements can change throughout the production) it does confirm that we are getting an animated opening and sequences. So, it won’t all just be in-game animations for this adaptation.

    The game looks quite promising and we’ll hopefully get a good look at more in the coming months. While the primary focus will very likely be on Persona 5 Tactica ahead of its release, they may still share a new trailer that confirms the already leaked multi-console release of the game. There’s already a second trailer that does seem to show some slight changes from the initial showcase so we’ll see what else they might share.

    Source: Twitter, P3RE, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter

  • Spanish Retailer Leaks ‘Persona 3 Reload’s Multi-Platform Release

    Spanish Retailer Leaks ‘Persona 3 Reload’s Multi-Platform Release

    Well, if the trailer didn’t leak in advance, it seems Spanish retailer Xtralife was going to do it for Atlus. A new listing has surfaced online and it confirms that while Persona 3 Reload was an Xbox Showcase exclusive, the game is going to be a multi-platform release. The retailer includes the games on multiple consoles which also includes a Switch release; which is not too surprising given Persona 5 Royal was recently made available on the console.

    It also matches Atlus seeing the potential of multi-platform releases to truly bank on the success of their franchise. Though, rumors did point to Persona 6, the next actual mainline entry, potentially being an exclusive for PlayStation 5 for some time. That would make sense given that Persona 5 was a huge hit when it was first released and it would also allow the game’s core audience to stick with it while others get a chance to catch up on the remake of Persona 3.

    What is interesting is that the box art is also included, which seems pretty much set in stone alongside the Reload logo. Though it does say “Not Final Artwork” and could change given its Early 2024 release. While personally wished they’d updated the logo, the visual of the game’s main character in water is seemingly going to be a recurring theme moving forward for the entry. Here’s hoping that they may have also added some elements into the actual remake that make this aspect come across outside of just the UI.

    Source: Xtralife (Switch), Xtralife (Xbox), Xtralife (PS)

  • BREAKING: First Look at New ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff Has Also Dropped Early by Atlus West

    BREAKING: First Look at New ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff Has Also Dropped Early by Atlus West

    Well, it seems that Atlus accidentally revealed their two big reveals early. Not only did they seemingly accidentally reveal their Persona 3 Reload trailer on Instagram, but it seems they followed it up with the other planned Xbox reveal, Persona 5 Tactica. As shared by Twitter user @junoharuto, the game seemingly will re-use the Persona Q series’ design and adds a curious take on the strategy elements we’ve seen in other franchises.

    The designs are definitely a curious take on chibi designs, and it might not include any social elements but it’s definitely an exciting addition to the franchise. The film is also taking the late 2023 release with a definite 17th November release date. Once again, it was part of the Xbox Showcase with no exact wording of other consoles that will also get their hands on the release but do remain likely given past statements.

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    Source: Twitter

  • BREAKING: Atlus West Accidentally Leaks ‘Persona 3 Reload’ Trailer Early, Early 2024 Release

    BREAKING: Atlus West Accidentally Leaks ‘Persona 3 Reload’ Trailer Early, Early 2024 Release

    Well, it seems like Persona 3 Reload is real, as the trailer for the remake of the iconic game has seemingly leaked early. As shared by Twitter user @Spoopy06, the full trailer has seemingly found its way online and was initially shared by Atlus West’s Instagram account. The trailer showcases many familiar sequences but also has a variety of style updates that definitely is more in line with what we see with Persona 5.

    Not just that, it starts with the Xbox logo and ends with “Play it Day 1 With Gamepass” further hinting that this trailer was part of the upcoming Xbox Showcase. So, either they accidentally leaked it with the wrong event or the timing was off. Either way, the trailer confirms that it’s an adaptation of the base game, as there’s no sign of the female route being present in this version of the game. @ScrambledFaz has shared a better look at the adaptation.

    There’s no sign of it including a release on all consoles or PlayStation, but it does seem unlikely that this classic will only be available on one console. So, here’s hoping that the game will also be confirmed for other releases, as we saw a similar strategy with the remaster reveals earlier this year. It was commonly the website that revealed the multi-title release. The only big surprise is that this game is seemingly releasing in early 2024 rather than the rumored later this year. Perhaps that Persona 5 spinoff game, which was also hinted at potentially being revealed soon. Could we have a double-reveal planned for Xbox Showcase?

    Source: Twitter

  • New Domain Update Further Hints at ‘Persona 3’ Remake Reveal as Rumor Hints at New Name

    New Domain Update Further Hints at ‘Persona 3’ Remake Reveal as Rumor Hints at New Name

    With Summer Game Fest just a few more hours away, the rumor mill is starting to go crazy once again. Surprisingly, after many years of holding back on their Persona franchise; especially with its 25th anniversary; it seems like we’re going to have many reveals building up across the rest of 2023. Just recently, we seemingly got a first hint that the rumored Persona 5 spinoff might be revealed soon with an Atlus-owned site titled P5T.jp getting updated.

    Now, it seems like the same has happened with P3RE.jp, which we recently reported is very likely the site used by Atlus for the long-rumored Persona 3 remake. As mentioned, the site now links to a 404 which means that it is technically “live” but being worked on for publication. So, it seems the rumors of an announcement during the Xbox Showcase on Sunday might turn out to be true after all.

    That isn’t all, Persona Central has retweeted an account that shared some supposed details on what we can expect from this remake of Persona 3. While we have to take it with a grain of salt, it seems the project might potentially be titled Persona 3 Reload, which still fits the P3RE.jp titling. They also hint that it’ll likely hit multiple consoles by November of this year.

    They do highlight it’s a “full remake” but add it won’t be a “definitive” version. It might mean that we’re only getting the base game updated to the modern age rather than the Portable or FES versions. Reload is fitting instead of just going with the word remake, as it also matches with the Evokers which are a core element of the entry. With only a few more days to go, here’s hoping the confirmation is around the corner.

    Source: Persona Central, Twitter

  • New Website Domain Further Hints at ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff

    New Website Domain Further Hints at ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff

    The Persona rumor mill continues to go haywire after a recent leak claimed a Persona 5 spinoff is joining the already hinted Persona 6 and rumored Persona 3 Remake. It’s Persona everywhere for the next two years, but there’s still nothing concrete. Sony’s PlayStation Showcase was a no-show for the franchise but a new website listing may be hinting at something Persona-related happening after all.

    A new listing has been uncovered by Twitter user @MbKKssTBhz5, which is P5T.JP. The domain has just been created and fits the usual naming we see with anything Persona 5-related such as P5R for Persona 5 Royal, P5S for Persona 5 Strikers, and more. So, it would match the usual naming and adds more weight to the recent rumors of a potential spinoff.

    https://twitter.com/MbKKssTBhz5/status/1661196487215259648

    The question now is what exactly the domain’s “T” stands for. Some are hoping for a fighting spinoff like the Arena series from Persona 4, but it may also be a direct sequel similar to Strikers. Though, it might get confusing for fans of Royal given that the first official sequel to P5 is actually only for the vanilla game. So, we’ll have to see just how they are interested in expanding this part o the franchise and how it might stand out between a Persona 3 Remake and the long-awaited sixth entry.

    Source: Twitter, Persona Central

  • RUMOR: New ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff In Development for 2024 Release

    RUMOR: New ‘Persona 5’ Spinoff In Development for 2024 Release

    Is it raining Persona rumors today? Alongside the recent rumor in regards to Persona 6 eyeing a PlayStation-exclusive release sometime in late 2024, there’s a bit more meat on the bone of this rumor. A video by YouTube Nate the Hate, which has now also been shared on various platforms, has given a tease of what’s to potentially come from Atlus in the coming years.

    While the expected Persona 3 Remake and its Xbox Showcase inclusion was mentioned alongside Persona 6, there’s one part of this story that has a few question marks on just how much Atlus has been working on behind the scenes. Supposedly, they have also been busy on another Persona 5 spinoff, which may see a release in 2024.

    Now, it remains a rumor and there’s already the mobile spinoff in development titled Persona 5: Phantom X, but supposedly this is a separate game that is in some form of development. It’s unclear what type of spinoff this is, as they could go down the Arena route to have characters from the last three games battle each other as they did with Persona 4 Arena: Ultimax.

    Of course, it might also just be Phantom X that is being referenced but that only recently was in an Alpha phase. Plus, it’s not confirmed for a release outside of China at the moment. So, we’ll have to see what exactly this will entail and how it might tie into the original franchise. Persona 5 Strikers is a direct sequel to the original Persona 5 while Persona 5 Royal is an extended remaster of that version that hasn’t received a direct sequel by now. äso, who knows if the P5-verse is about to get even more confusing.

    Source: Resetera, Gaming Deputy, YouTube

  • RUMOR: ‘Persona 6’ Eyeing Late 2024 Release, Next-Gen Only

    RUMOR: ‘Persona 6’ Eyeing Late 2024 Release, Next-Gen Only

    The rumor mill surrounding Persona has been quite interesting, as there’s a variety of stories making the rounds. We’ve long been waiting for an announcement for the next mainline iteration of Persona, Persona 6, which has been quite absent. Even the 25th anniversary was surprisingly calm about the future of the franchise but there have been a variety of rumors making the rounds as of late in regards to the next numbered entry and a remake of Persona 3, which just recently got a remaster.

    Now, it seems that Reseterra has become the source for any Persona rumor nowadays. It’s a surprisingly very selective environment that normally only allows things in that may have some truth to them. The latest comes by sharing a video of Nate the Hate, who has shared quite a few things in the past, and seemingly may have given us a tease of what’s to come.

    Besides the already existing Persona 3 Remake rumor of appearing at the Xbox Showcase, he also seemingly stated that Persona 6 is going to be a PlayStation 5 exclusive moving forward. Atlus is seemingly embracing the next-gen console and it makes sense given the franchise generally has been a standard part of Sony’s line-up. Though, they state it might just be a limited release similar to Final Fantasy VII Remake, as we theorized with the P3 Remake rumors recently.

    That’s not all, as he also seemingly states that they are eyeing a late 2024 release for the game. So, the set-up would be for the remake to hit multiple consoles sometime this year on all consoles but using Xbox as its main marketing source similar to the reveal of the previous remasters. It’s to highlight the step forward for the franchise and likely a hint that they will keep spinoffs or other adaptations for multiple console releases while the mainline series gets the PlayStation exclusivity.

    Source: The Gamer, YouTube, Resetera

  • RUMOR: ‘Persona 3 Remake’ May Finally be Unveiled in Next Month’s Xbox Showcase

    RUMOR: ‘Persona 3 Remake’ May Finally be Unveiled in Next Month’s Xbox Showcase

    It looks like the upcoming PlayStation Showcase won’t have anything for Atlus fans if a new rumor is anything to go by. When it was finally announced that PlayStation is back to showcase its future line-up, there was some hope (personally) that we’d finally get a good look at what the future of the Persona series looks like. After the sixth installment was a no-show during its 25th anniversary, it seemed like the perfect time to share it. Yet, it seems a new rumor is hinting at a different direction for Atlus’ reveal.

    Oddly enough, Resetera has become the main source for any future sight on what Persona fans can expect from the franchise, as not even Atlus has been willing to drop any real hints. Im A Hero Too, who previously shared that the Persona 3 Remake exists long before the first hint of it leaked online, has seemingly shared that we should expect a showcase of the game on June 11th, which is when the Xbox Showcase will take place.

    The “It’ll be Evoke-itive” is the big reveal that it’s P3 related. Of course, this isn’t a confirmation that we’ll definitely see something and they might still have a tease of some kind in the upcoming PlayStation Showcase. This move also would highlight Atlus’ strategy of going beyond its PlayStation roots, and it doesn’t mean that Persona 6, which is also seemingly in development for some kind, wouldn’t also be a PlayStation exclusive.

    It would be quite the double-hit with a first tease for the sixth installment as part of PlayStation’s showcase with a limited exclusive release similar to Final Fantasy VII Remake. In the meantime, they can keep fans happy on other consoles with a remake of Persona 3, which had the smallest amount of effort put into its remaster earlier this year. For now, it gives us at least a potential timeline on when we might expect something from this franchise for now.

    Source: Resetera, Xbox