Summary
The rumored Switch 2 port ofPersona 3 Reloadwill come bundled with the entirety of the game’s Expansion Pass content, a well-known leaker has claimed. This would give it a major advantage over the existing versions ofPersona 3 Reload, which are priced at $70 and sell the Expansion Pass as a $35 add-on.
The fact that the remake of Atlus’s iconic RPG doesn’t include The Answer, the epilogue chapter fromPersona 3 FES, but sells it separately has already generated some vocal criticism from the fandom. The backlash even resulted in thePersona 3 ReloadExpansion Pass getting review-bombed. Atlus, for its part, said that it didn’t omit The Answer from the day-one version of the game, but that it’s still in the process of developing it, hence its decision to offer it as a separate purchase with plans to release it in September 2024.
At the same time, the rumored Switch 2 port of the RPG will allegedly be almost content-complete. That’s according to prominent Sega leaker Midori, who has recently taken to Twitter to assert that owners of Nintendo’s next console will get the entirety of the Expansion Pass out of the box. The wording of their claim suggests that theday-one DLC forPersona 3 Reloadmight still not be part of the package and could instead be sold separately.
Even so, The Answer is by far the biggest DLC addition to the game, to the point that some vocal fans have previously argued they’d like to be able to purchase it separately because they aren’t interested in the bonus music and costumes comprising the rest of the Expansion Pass. Bundling those $35 worth of add-ons with the base game would make its Switch 2 port the best of the bunch in terms of pure value.
While Midori’s track record with Atlus-related leaks is near-impeccable, it’s likely going to be a while before this particular claim can be verified. That’s largely because Nintendo’s next console is believed to still be at least a full year away from hitting the market, and it’s unclear when exactly it’s even planned to be officially announced. Until that happens, thealleged Switch 2 port ofPersona 3 Reload, which Midori has been insisting is happening since January 2024, will remain just a rumor.
Atlus’s Rumored Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Other than thePersona 3remake, the insider previously said that Atlus is working on at least two more Switch 2 titles, including its upcoming fantasy RPGMetaphor: ReFantazio.Persona 6is also expected to debut on the Switch 2, with Midori claiming that the much-anticipated game is planned to hit the market either in 2025 or 2026.
Persona 3 Reload
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Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI. Fully immerse yourself in an emotional, gripping journey with new scenes, character interactions, and additional voiceover. Choose how to meaningfully spend each day through various activities from exploring the Port Island to forging genuine bonds with beloved characters. Build and command your optimal team to take down otherworldly Shadows and climb closer to the truth.
