Persona | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:47:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Persona | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Persona 3 Reload devs apologise for lack of P3P content https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-devs-apologise-for-lack-of-p3p-content/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-devs-apologise-for-lack-of-p3p-content/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:30:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652487 Persona 3 Reload released last month to a wave of critical and commercial success – quickly becoming the biggest ATLUS game on Steam. That said, one of the remake’s core complaints comes in its lack of Persona 3 Portable content – in particular the female main character. Following the announcement of Reload’s upcoming DLC, the …

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Persona 3 Reload released last month to a wave of critical and commercial success – quickly becoming the biggest ATLUS game on Steam. That said, one of the remake’s core complaints comes in its lack of Persona 3 Portable content – in particular the female main character. Following the announcement of Reload’s upcoming DLC, the dev team have apologised for the omission.

As shared by Persona Central, in the most recent issue of Persona Magazine general producer Kazuhisa Wada and director Yu Hashizume sat down to discuss the recently-announced Episode Aegis DLC.

Veering off topic slightly, the devs were asked “The fans were hoping for Episode Aigis to be remade as expanded content to P3R, but another thing that P3 fans have been hoping for is the implementation of the female protagonist from P3P into P3R. Is there a possibility of this happening?” to which Wada responded:

“I'll begin with an apology, but unfortunately, the appearance of the female protagonist in P3R will not happen. Of course, we considered the inclusion of the female protagonist alongside Episode Aigis, but the more we delved into it, the more hopeless it seemed… The development time and costs would likely be two to three times that of Episode Aigis, making it challenging to entrust entirely to external companies and exceeding our capabilities.”

Wada continued, claiming that even if both P3R and Episode Aegis were to be smash hits, the team’s desire and expectations to look forward and focus on future projects means that it simply will not happen. While a shame, fans of Reload wanting more from the world of Persona 3 will still have the PSP game to go back to.

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Persona 2 and 4 Remakes reportedly in development https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-2-and-4-remakes-reportedly-in-development/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-2-and-4-remakes-reportedly-in-development/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:45:06 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=647327 Following the success of Persona 3 Reload, it looks like Atlus is now looking to remake Persona 2 and Persona 4...

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Persona 3 Reload released last week to a wave of success, with the remake of the PS2 classic becoming the most played ATLUS game on Steam at launch. It seems as though the studio has many more Persona projects in the works, with remakes of both Persona 2 and 4 said to be in development.

As reported by known ATLUS insider ‘MbKKssTBhz5’, in response to a number of fans on Twitter who asked about possible Persona 2 and 4 remakes, the leaker revealed that “Both exist at Atlus.”

Though no additional context was given, Midori did previously report on the state of Persona remakes, claiming back in July of last year that Persona 3 Reload was the only remake currently in development. It seems as though the Persona 2 and 4 projects have therefore been relatively recent conceptions – meaning we will likely be waiting quite a while for them.

While Persona 4 still holds up in many ways – especially following its remaster a couple years ago – the 2nd Persona game is much further removed from the current format of the JRPG series, and so a from-the-ground-up remake would be greatly appreciated.

While some games need it more than others, hopefully this latest report means that pretty much all mainline Persona games are set to be remade eventually.

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Persona 3 Reload becomes biggest ATLUS game on Steam https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-becomes-biggest-atlus-game-on-steam/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-becomes-biggest-atlus-game-on-steam/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:45:25 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=646969 For decades, the Persona series remained exclusive to Sony’s PlayStation platforms. Back in 2020 however the PS Vita exclusive Persona 4 Golden was remastered for the PC. Since then, many more ATLUS titles have been added to the platform – to great success. Even so, the release of Persona 3 Reload represents the best launch …

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For decades, the Persona series remained exclusive to Sony’s PlayStation platforms. Back in 2020 however the PS Vita exclusive Persona 4 Golden was remastered for the PC. Since then, many more ATLUS titles have been added to the platform – to great success. Even so, the release of Persona 3 Reload represents the best launch for the studio in its history on Steam.

Persona 3 Reload released over the weekend to a great deal of anticipation. Being the first mainline title to launch since the series went multiplatform, the remake has unsurprisingly done very well across the board. Thanks to Steam’s more open policies, we now know that P3R has become the biggest ATLUS game on the platform, with 45,002 concurrent players.

Of course, while this is in no way a record-breaking number of players for Steam as a whole, the figure remains impressive – especially for a single-player title.

For comparison’s sake, the second-most-concurrently-played ATLUS title was Persona 5 Royal (with 35,474 concurrents); followed by the aforementioned Persona 4 Golden (29,984 players) – and bringing up the rear are the two spin offs: P5 Strikers (8,730 concurrents) and P4 Arena Ultimax (7,099 players).

While it’s certainly a full-blown remake, it will be interesting to see just how much larger Persona 6 winds up being when it is eventually announced and released.

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Persona 3 Reload reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch successor https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-reportedly-coming-to-nintendo-switch-successor/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-reportedly-coming-to-nintendo-switch-successor/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:00:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=645181 Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This ended up not being the case, though according to one leaker, Persona 3 Reload is being held back for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor. Yesterday we reported on …

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Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This ended up not being the case, though according to one leaker, Persona 3 Reload is being held back for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor.

Yesterday we reported on an interview which saw an ATLUS representative explain the lack of Persona 3 Reload for the Switch, saying at the time “As soon as we began to conceptualize everything that would come in Persona 3 Reload, we decided that there would be no version for the Nintendo Switch. Of course the idea is there, but it's a matter of discussing it with the team and seeing what they think about it and we'll see what happens.”

At the time, we speculated whether the reason for this was due to the all-but-confirmed Switch 2 which is rumoured to be coming out some time this year. While yet to be officially confirmed, known ATLUS leaker ‘MbKKssTBhz5’ later stated as much, explaining that the lack of a Switch release is “Because P3R will be on the next Nintendo hardware. And Metaphor too.”

For the uninitiated, Metaphor: ReFantazio is the first new game from ATLUS’ Studio Zero. Announced back in 2016, the game is currently said to be coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PS4 later this year.

Considering the fact that both Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio are coming to the PS4, it is highly likely that the titles could conceivably have come to the Switch. That said, with Nintendo’s next-gen hardware pegged for release some time this year, it makes sense to hold back on releasing these titles.

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Switch version of Persona 3 Reload might happen in the future https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/switch-version-of-persona-3-reload-might-happen-in-the-future/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/switch-version-of-persona-3-reload-might-happen-in-the-future/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=644836 Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. We now know for certain that this isn’t happening, but ATLUS have revealed that while there are no plans for a Switch release, “the idea is there.” In …

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Following the official announcement of Persona 3 Reload, fans discovered an unlisted trailer which seemed to suggest that the remake would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. We now know for certain that this isn’t happening, but ATLUS have revealed that while there are no plans for a Switch release, “the idea is there.”

In an interview with the Spanish publication Atomix and shared by Persona YouTuber ‘ScrambledFez’ – Persona 3 Reload’s developers ‘P-Studio’ were asked about the rumoured Nintendo Switch version. In response, they stated:

“As soon as we began to conceptualize everything that would come in Persona 3 Reload, we decided that there would be no version for the Nintendo Switch. Of course the idea is there, but it's a matter of discussing it with the team and seeing what they think about it and we'll see what happens.”

It is interesting to see no Switch version of the game, especially as Persona 5 Royal was eventually ported to the system to a great deal of success. That said, with the Switch’s successor rumoured to be on its way quite soon, it is possible that the team are holding off for the next-gen console.

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Persona 3 Reload, Palworld and more coming to Game Pass https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-palworld-and-more-coming-to-game-pass/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-palworld-and-more-coming-to-game-pass/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=644089 Twice a month Microsoft updates its Game Pass library with a number of new and exciting titles. For the second half of January, the console manufacturer has now detailed the full list of titles dropping onto the service over the next two weeks, including the much-anticipated Persona 3 Reload and the open-world Pokemon-esque Palworld. Making …

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Twice a month Microsoft updates its Game Pass library with a number of new and exciting titles. For the second half of January, the console manufacturer has now detailed the full list of titles dropping onto the service over the next two weeks, including the much-anticipated Persona 3 Reload and the open-world Pokemon-esque Palworld.

Making the announcement via the Xbox Wire blog, Megan Spurr – the Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass – said “Be it a big fancy car, a Brotato, a big ole boss, or a turnip (I couldn’t find a way to make that one start with a “B”) we’ve got characters for you to check out. Let’s get ready to nail that pre-install button and get to the games!”

With that, the full list of titles joining the service over the next few weeks is as follows:

  • Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
  • Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 18
  • F1 23 (Console and PC) EA Play – January 18
  • Palworld (Cloud, Console, PC) – January 19
  • Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 25
  • Brotato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30
  • Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2
  • Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 6

Persona 3 Reload is of course the headlining title for the month, with the much-anticipated JRPG remake launching day-one on Xbox Game Pass. Other day-on additions include Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Palworld and Go Mecha Ball.

As always, a select number of titles are also set to leave the service come the end of the month. Luckily, the list remains rather small this month, with only two titles being removed on the 31st of January:

  • Hitman: World of Assassination
  • F1 2021

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ATLUS reportedly developing multiple games for Netflix https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-reportedly-developing-multiple-games-for-netflix/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-reportedly-developing-multiple-games-for-netflix/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=643968 Following the success of Persona 5, ATLUS have been pushed into the limelight, with the studio tackling new games, IPs and platforms. According to one insider, ATLUS is currently working on multiple games for Netflix. As shared by a notable ATLUS leaker, the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei creators are reportedly “developing multiple titles for …

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Following the success of Persona 5, ATLUS have been pushed into the limelight, with the studio tackling new games, IPs and platforms. According to one insider, ATLUS is currently working on multiple games for Netflix.

As shared by a notable ATLUS leaker, the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei creators are reportedly “developing multiple titles for the Netflix mobile game platform,” with the insider adding that “One of these titles are related to Shin Megami Tensei series.”

Over the past few years Netflix has accumulated a rather healthy library of games on its service, ranging from ports of console games to titles based on their own original shows. As mentioned by the leaker, at least one of these titles will be based on the studio’s popular Shin Megami Tensei series.

That said, it is currently unknown whether this title will be developed specifically for Netflix or if ATLUS are working on porting some of their pre-existing titles – perhaps earlier entries in the series.

While Netflix’s game library does feature a decent amount of shovelware, the streaming service has put greater emphasis on bringing quality titles to the service over time. Just some of the best include Death’s Door; TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge; Before Your Eyes; Dead Cells; OXENFREE; World of Goo and the recently-added GTA Trilogy. Hopefully ATLUS’ efforts are going towards something substantive.

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Persona 5 series has sold 10 million copies https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-5-series-has-sold-10-million-copies/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-5-series-has-sold-10-million-copies/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=641116 While the Persona series was a historically a relatively popular JRPG franchise, the 2017 release of Persona 5 put ATLUS on the map in a whole new way. Though the studio has been taking its sweet time with the inevitable Persona 6, the most recent entry has become a successful sub-franchise in its own right …

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While the Persona series was a historically a relatively popular JRPG franchise, the 2017 release of Persona 5 put ATLUS on the map in a whole new way. Though the studio has been taking its sweet time with the inevitable Persona 6, the most recent entry has become a successful sub-franchise in its own right – with P5 Selling 10 million copies across its games.

Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Japanese Persona account shared this latest milestone, saying (as translated by Google) “#P5 series exceeds 10 million copies sold worldwide. To commemorate the big record, a thank you illustration by character designer Shigenori Soejima has also been released! We will continue to look forward to your continued support!”

On its own, Persona 5 (and Royal) has sold 7.2 million copies (as of April 2023), making it by far the best-selling entry in the series. As mentioned though, Persona 5 has had a few spin-offs released since 2017, and while none of them have sold anywhere nearly as many copies as the original, seeing Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight; Strikers and Tactica all help push P5 past 10 million copies is certainly worth celebrating – and makes the notion of selling 5 million copies of Persona 6 in its first year much more likely.

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SEGA hopes to sell 5 million copies of Persona 6 in first year https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-hopes-to-sell-5-million-copies-of-persona-6-in-first-year/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-hopes-to-sell-5-million-copies-of-persona-6-in-first-year/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:30:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=637887 Ever since the overwhelming success of Persona 5 back in 2017, we have seen the cache of the ATLUS JRPG franchise balloon in popularity, with many fans eagerly anticipating the inevitable release of Persona 6. While not yet officially announced by SEGA, the publisher has revealed that it hopes to sell 5 million copies in …

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Ever since the overwhelming success of Persona 5 back in 2017, we have seen the cache of the ATLUS JRPG franchise balloon in popularity, with many fans eagerly anticipating the inevitable release of Persona 6. While not yet officially announced by SEGA, the publisher has revealed that it hopes to sell 5 million copies in the game’s first year.

As part of the company’s quarterly earnings report and Q&A , SEGA Sammy’s CEO and CFO (Haruki Atami and Koichi Fukasawa respectively) addressed a number of investor questions, including the future potential of the Persona series, with one person asking “Is there a chance that, with its overseas popularity, the Persona series could sell 5 million copies in its first year?”

In response, the executives stated (via PersonaCentral) “By increasing the number of platforms it is available on and the regions it is released in, we have been increasing the sales of Persona 5. We believe that it would be possible for a major Persona title, such as a numbered release, to sell 5 million copies in its first year by releasing it on multiple platforms and simultaneously worldwide from day one.”

As mentioned, Persona 6 is set to be the first mainline title in the series to launch simultaneously across multiple platforms. Previously, the numbered Persona entries released exclusively on PlayStation.

Since Persona 5 however, we have seen Persona 4 Golden, P5 Royal and most recently Persona 3 come to multiple platforms. It will be interesting to see just how much bigger of a first year Persona 6 will have as a result when it releases.

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ATLUS reportedly working on a Persona party game and mobile spin-off https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-reportedly-working-on-a-persona-party-game-and-mobile-spin-off/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-reportedly-working-on-a-persona-party-game-and-mobile-spin-off/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=637595 ATLUS have been going all out with Persona in recent years, with 2017’s Persona 5 having been followed up by a whole host of spin-offs including Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight; Persona 5 Strikers and Persona 5 Tactica – to name a few. According to one prominent leaker, ATLUS still has a few more P5 …

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ATLUS have been going all out with Persona in recent years, with 2017’s Persona 5 having been followed up by a whole host of spin-offs including Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight; Persona 5 Strikers and Persona 5 Tactica – to name a few. According to one prominent leaker, ATLUS still has a few more P5 spin-offs in the works ahead of the eventual announcement of the long-anticipated Persona 6.

As reported by known ATLUS leaker ‘MbKKssTBhz5 the studio is currently working on a number of projects set in the world of Persona. According to the leaker, the long-awaited Persona 6 is currently planned to launch in 2025, with its reveal date having not been decided yet.

Despite this, the studio has yet to squeeze all of the juice out of Persona 5, with a reimagining of the game said to be coming to mobile devices in 2024. Known as Persona 5X, the game will supposedly be released globally as well as in Japan – though no date has been given for the former.

Additionally, 2024 will also see the release of Persona ASA. While little is known about the title currently, it will reportedly be a party game featuring the cast of all prior mainline Persona entries, meaning P1 to P5.

Finally, though not explicitly Persona related, ATLUS are seemingly also working on a new Shin Megami Tensei game – though considering how long SMT4 took to come out, don’t expect this successor for quite some time.

While some fans bemoan the fact that the Persona series always sees a bunch of spin-offs made, putting the excellent cast and characters from the JRPG into different situations and genres is always fun to see.

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New Xbox Game Pass titles for November revealed https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/new-xbox-game-pass-titles-for-november-revealed/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/new-xbox-game-pass-titles-for-november-revealed/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:30:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=635982 We're coming up to November, which means we're due a fresh batch of games for Xbox Game Pass across PC, console and cloud. Today, Microsoft announced the first wave of games, including a new surprise day-one game.  Microsoft seems to be getting a good amount of support from SEGA in this month's Game Pass drop. …

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We're coming up to November, which means we're due a fresh batch of games for Xbox Game Pass across PC, console and cloud. Today, Microsoft announced the first wave of games, including a new surprise day-one game. 

Microsoft seems to be getting a good amount of support from SEGA in this month's Game Pass drop. Not only are we getting Persona 5 Tactica on day-one later in the month, but we're now also getting Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, which continues the story of Kiryu from the Yakuza series. We're also getting Football Manager 2024 for all platforms, another SEGA-published title.

Here's the full list of games hitting Game Pass over the next couple of weeks, including dates and platforms:

  • Headbangers: Rythm Royale (Cloud, Console and PC) – Available today
  • Jusant (Cloud, Console and PC) – Available today
  • Wartales (Cloud, Console and PC) – Available today
  • Thirsty Suitors (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 2nd
  • Football Manager 2024 (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 6th
  • Dungeons 4 (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 9th
  • Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 9th
  • Wild Hearts (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 9th via EA Play
  • Spirittea (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 13th
  • Coral Island (Cloud and Xbox Series X/S) – November 14th

Later in the month we can expect another wave of games, including Persona 5 Tactica, a new tactical RPG from Atlus featuring the beloved characters from Persona 5.

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Persona 3 and 4 getting limited-run physical release https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-and-4-getting-limited-run-physical-release/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-and-4-getting-limited-run-physical-release/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=631890 Earlier this year, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden were unshackled from their original platforms, finally being made available across all modern systems. Unfortunately, the games were digital-only at the time. Now, Limited Run Games have announced that both these classic JRPGs are set to get limited physical collector editions. Making the announcement, LimitedRunGames …

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Earlier this year, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden were unshackled from their original platforms, finally being made available across all modern systems. Unfortunately, the games were digital-only at the time. Now, Limited Run Games have announced that both these classic JRPGs are set to get limited physical collector editions.

Making the announcement, LimitedRunGames revealed that Persona 3 Portable is set to get a number of limited edition physical releases across PlayStation, Xbox and the Nintendo Switch. Only available to order between the 29th of September and the 12th of November, Persona 3 Portable is being produced in 3 different forms – a standard physical edition, a ‘Grimoire Edition’ and last but not least a S.E.E.S. Edition.

The standard edition will cost $34.99 and includes a cart/disc of the game alongside a physical case for each respective console. The Grimoire Edition meanwhile costs $69.99 and features a physical copy of Persona 3 Portable; a Persona 3 Portable slipcover; a Grimoire Book box and a steelbook case.

Finally, the S.E.E.S. Edition costs a rather hefty $199.99 but includes all of the previous items plus a light-up 1:1 Evoker Replica Shadowbox; an All Out Attack 3D Shadow Box; a copy of the P3P soundtrack; character Trading Cards; school patch; S.E.E.S. armband and a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Alongside Persona 3 Portable, LRG also announced that Persona 4 Golden would be seeing a similar treatment – though no further details were shared aside from the fact that it would be arriving one month from now on the 27th of October – with more details promised to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The Persona series has always gone all-out when it comes to collectors’ editions and so it is exciting to see both P3P and P4G getting physical releases so many years after their original launches.

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Persona 3 Reload gets February 2024 release date https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/persona-3-reload-gets-february-2024-release-date/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/persona-3-reload-gets-february-2024-release-date/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:30:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=627391 Earlier this summer, Atlus and Sega officially announced Persona 3 Reload, a complete remake of the classic RPG. This week at Gamescom, a new trailer for the game released, giving us a further look at the fantastic visual overhaul the game has received.  Persona 3 Reload is a reimagining of the original game, putting you …

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Earlier this summer, Atlus and Sega officially announced Persona 3 Reload, a complete remake of the classic RPG. This week at Gamescom, a new trailer for the game released, giving us a further look at the fantastic visual overhaul the game has received. 

Persona 3 Reload is a reimagining of the original game, putting you in the shoes of a Japanese transfer student thrust into an unexpected adventure when entering the Dark Hour, a ‘hidden' hour between one day and the next. Like all Persona games, you'll gather up your party, forge relationships and battle it out with monsters to unravel the mysteries at play.

The new trailer above confirms that Persona 3 Reload will release on the 2nd of February 2024. Unfortunately, the game is still not confirmed for Nintendo Switch, but it will be heading to PC, Xbox and PlayStation. Those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass will get access to the game on day one with no further purchase required.

From the trailer, we can see that Atlus has upped its visuals considerably, not just compared to the original version of Persona 3, but also compared to Persona 5.

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KitGuru Says: I finally finished Persona 5 Royal earlier this year and now, I'm looking forward to Persona 3 Reload being my second dive into this world – although I might try to squeeze in a playthrough of Persona 4 Golden before it comes out. Are any of you planning on picking this one up? 

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Persona 6 reportedly coming to Xbox on day-one https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-reportedly-coming-to-xbox-on-day-one/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-reportedly-coming-to-xbox-on-day-one/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=626549 The mainline Persona series has historically been tightly tied to the PlayStation platform, with all previous entries launching as PlayStation console exclusives. That said, following the release of Persona 5 in 2017, we have seen many of the prior titles come to other platforms – including the latest Persona 5 Royal and the upcoming Persona …

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The mainline Persona series has historically been tightly tied to the PlayStation platform, with all previous entries launching as PlayStation console exclusives. That said, following the release of Persona 5 in 2017, we have seen many of the prior titles come to other platforms – including the latest Persona 5 Royal and the upcoming Persona 3 remake. According to one insider the era of PlayStation exclusive Persona games is over, with the inevitable Persona 6 said to be coming day-one to Xbox.

As reported by known industry insider Shpeshal Nick, the as-of-yet-unannounced Persona 6 will come to Xbox platforms at the same time as PlayStation, saying in their latest podcast episode:

“I had heard the rumours that Persona 6–Sony was trying to lock it up apparently…not according to the DM I just got. I just got a DM that said it’s coming to Xbox day-one.”

Shpeshal Nick has been the source of many leaks and rumours over the past few years, and as such it is safe to say that this leak has some weight behind it.

As mentioned by Nick themselves, previous rumours (by another insider ‘Nate the Hate’) claimed that Persona 6 would be a PlayStation exclusive. We reported on this back in May, and so either the initial rumour was off or plans have changed since then. It is worth noting that at the time Nate did state that Persona 6 would ‘likely’ be a PS5 exclusive, meaning the deal between Sony and ATLUS seemingly ended up falling through.

Persona 5 was huge for both Sony and ATLUS, with the game putting the series on the map in a whole new way – in many cases surpassing its parent-franchise ‘Shin Megami Tensei’ in popularity.

Of course, these leaks are just that – leaks – and so we will have to wait for official confirmation from SEGA/ATLUS themselves. That said, the dream of a new Persona game releasing in a multiplatform manner is more real today than it was yesterday.

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SEGA survey suggests Persona 3 Reload will cost $70 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-survey-suggests-persona-3-reload-will-cost-70/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-survey-suggests-persona-3-reload-will-cost-70/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:45:37 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622385 Persona 3 Reload is a full-on remake of the iconic JRPG which first released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2006. Since then, times have changed and AAA developers seem to have adopted the $70 video game as a standard. It seems as though ATLUS are following suit with the upcoming Persona …

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Persona 3 Reload is a full-on remake of the iconic JRPG which first released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2006. Since then, times have changed and AAA developers seem to have adopted the $70 video game as a standard. It seems as though ATLUS are following suit with the upcoming Persona 3 Remake.

Persona 3 Reload was first announced at the Xbox Games Showcase during the recent Summer Game Fest. We have since gotten a decent amount of information on the game. Unfortunately one thing which we do not yet know is how much the title will cost when it launches sometime next year.

While things can of course change, it seems as though ATLUS is planning on setting the price of Persona 3 Reload at $70. This is thanks to a survey released by SEGA (and shared by ResetEra user ‘Angie’) which asks users to provide feedback on the game’s description for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload. Interestingly, next to the title of the game is what appears to be a price listing for the game, announcing the remake as a $70 title.

Of course, P3 Reload would not be the first $70 remake, but considering the fact that the game is also coming to last-gen devices, it does beg the question as to whether Persona 3 Reload can justify its cost. We will have to wait and see.

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There is a surprise Nintendo Direct stream coming this week https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/there-is-a-surprise-nintendo-direct-stream-coming-this-week/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/there-is-a-surprise-nintendo-direct-stream-coming-this-week/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:21:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620185 Over the last few days, we've seen rumours claiming that a Nintendo Direct will be happening soon and recent leaks around Persona 3 Reload seemingly backed that up. Now, it is all official, with Nintendo confirming plans to announce new games this week.  Today, Nintendo announced that its next Nintendo Direct stream will take place …

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Over the last few days, we've seen rumours claiming that a Nintendo Direct will be happening soon and recent leaks around Persona 3 Reload seemingly backed that up. Now, it is all official, with Nintendo confirming plans to announce new games this week. 

Today, Nintendo announced that its next Nintendo Direct stream will take place on the 21st of June (tomorrow) at 3PM BST. The stream will run for around 40 minutes and will focus on new games coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Nintendo has also confirmed that it will be sharing more information about Pikmin 4.

Not much has leaked so far, but we assume that Persona 5 Tactica will be re-confirmed for Switch and Persona 3 Reload will get its official Switch release announcement. We may also finally see updates on big third-party titles that have yet to hit Switch, like Hogwarts Legacy, which was delayed from July to November 2023.

Recent rumours have suggested we'll see a new 2D Mario game at long last and perhaps we'll finally see The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD on Switch after years of rumours.

Nintendo Direct will be viewable live across YouTube and Twitch.

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Persona 3 Reload is being developed by “almost all of” P5R team https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-is-being-developed-by-almost-all-of-p5r-team/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-reload-is-being-developed-by-almost-all-of-p5r-team/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:30:15 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=619978 With Persona 5 first launching all the way back in 2016, many fans have been eagerly awaiting for news on its sequel. Don’t expect this any time soon, as ATLUS have now confirmed that almost the entirety of the P5R team moved over to work on the upcoming Persona 3 Reload. In an interview conducted …

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With Persona 5 first launching all the way back in 2016, many fans have been eagerly awaiting for news on its sequel. Don’t expect this any time soon, as ATLUS have now confirmed that almost the entirety of the P5R team moved over to work on the upcoming Persona 3 Reload.

In an interview conducted by 4Gamer (and translated by Twitter user @MbKKssTBhz5 ‘Midori’), ATLUS revealed a bunch of information on the development of Persona 3 Reload, saying “We’ve had the idea for this project for quite some time, but we didn’t actually start working on it until late 2019.”

They continued, “A few of us started working on it towards the end of development on P5R. But after development of P5R had ended, almost all of those members became the P3R development team. It was like sliding from P5R into P3R.”

Persona 3 Reload is a full from-the-ground-up remake, with visuals, gameplay and more being wholly revamped – including the voice overs, which are getting fresh recordings from a host of new actors.

All that said, with Persona 5 first releasing almost 7 years ago, it is understandable to see why some fans are getting antsy waiting for the next mainline entry. Hopefully P3R is able to satiate the need for more Persona. A translation of the full interview can be found HERE.

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New Atlus RPG ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ isn’t an Xbox exclusive https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/new-atlus-rpg-metaphor-refantazio-isnt-an-xbox-exclusive/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/new-atlus-rpg-metaphor-refantazio-isnt-an-xbox-exclusive/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:00:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=619863 At the Xbox Games Showcase last week, Atlus unveiled a trio of new games, including Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 3 Reload and a brand new fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. We've already had confirmation that both Persona games will be coming to other platforms outside of Xbox and PC. Now, Metaphor: ReFantazio has been confirmed as …

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At the Xbox Games Showcase last week, Atlus unveiled a trio of new games, including Persona 5 Tactica, Persona 3 Reload and a brand new fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. We've already had confirmation that both Persona games will be coming to other platforms outside of Xbox and PC. Now, Metaphor: ReFantazio has been confirmed as a multiplatform game too. 

Aside from Xbox and PC, Metaphor: ReFantazio will also be released on PlayStation consoles. This particular title will be skipping Nintendo Switch for the time being at least.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a very different game for Atlus. Created by Atlus Studio Zero, this is their first foray into the high-fantasy genre, so expect magic, monsters and plenty of medieval scenery.

Previous Atlus games have primarily focused on real-world locations. There is no release date yet for Metaphor: ReFantazio but the game is expected to launch later in 2024.

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ATLUS teases impending reveal https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-teases-impending-reveal/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-teases-impending-reveal/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:16:42 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=618688 As we head into Summer Game Fest, many fans are wondering what may and might not show up at the upcoming events. Persona creators ATLUS have now teased that we may be getting news from the studio – leading many to believe that we will finally see the Persona 3 Remake. As reported by Persona …

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As we head into Summer Game Fest, many fans are wondering what may and might not show up at the upcoming events. Persona creators ATLUS have now teased that we may be getting news from the studio – leading many to believe that we will finally see the Persona 3 Remake.

As reported by Persona Central, ATLUS recently updated their schedule for Anime Expo 2023. Set to take place from the 1st until the 4th of July, the developer has announced two additional panels for the event, with a description that reads as follows:

“Join ATLUS West and be the first to know about all the exciting happenings! By the time you’re reading this, the cat is out of the bag.. head over to the mobile app for more details on our news and special guests!”

The statement “by the time you’re reading this, the cat is out of the bag..” heavily suggests that whatever they will be discussing will be announced ahead of the event; at Summer Game Fest perhaps?

In recent weeks we have heard increasing talks about the much-rumoured Persona 3 Remake making its first official appearance at Xbox’s Showcase (set to go live on Sunday the 11th of June at 6PM BST). ATLUS’ most recent statement seems to indicate that this very well might be the case. We won’t have long to wait in order to find out.

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Persona 6 coming in late 2024 exclusively for PS5 according to insider https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-coming-in-late-2024-exclusively-for-ps5-according-to-insider/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-coming-in-late-2024-exclusively-for-ps5-according-to-insider/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=616439 It's been almost 7 years since the release of Persona 5 and yet there has been no official word on a sequel. That said, plenty of rumours and leaks have popped up over the years. As we inch closer to the inevitable release of a Persona 6, details surrounding the unannounced title have sprung up …

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It's been almost 7 years since the release of Persona 5 and yet there has been no official word on a sequel. That said, plenty of rumours and leaks have popped up over the years. As we inch closer to the inevitable release of a Persona 6, details surrounding the unannounced title have sprung up – with a new set of leaks reporting on multiple Persona projects.

This leak comes from industry insider Nate the Hate, who has in the past reported on a number of Persona details. According to the insider, Persona 6 is likely to be a PlayStation 5 exclusive and is planned to launch sometime in late 2024.

The much-rumoured Persona 3 Remake was also addressed, with Nate claiming that the game will release some time later this year. Additionally, the insider stated that the remake will be a multiplatform release, and is planned to be announced at the upcoming Xbox Showcase.

Finally, Nate spoke on spin-offs, revealing that some kind of Persona 5 spin-off is in the works and is planned to release in 2024 ahead of the official Persona 6 launch. No additional details were shared on what this spin-off will be, though based on prior releases it could be anything from a dungeon crawling RPG to a rhythm game. We will have to wait and see.

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Persona 3 Remake rumoured to be announced at Xbox Showcase https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-remake-rumoured-to-be-announced-at-xbox-showcase/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-remake-rumoured-to-be-announced-at-xbox-showcase/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=615325 Right at the beginning of the year a new leak sprung up claiming that a remake of the much-loved ATLUS JRPG Persona 3 is in the works. In the months since we have heard new details on this project, but the latest update from one leaker claims that the highly-anticipated remake will be shown off …

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Right at the beginning of the year a new leak sprung up claiming that a remake of the much-loved ATLUS JRPG Persona 3 is in the works. In the months since we have heard new details on this project, but the latest update from one leaker claims that the highly-anticipated remake will be shown off at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase.

This report comes from ResetEra user ‘Im A Hero Too’ who has in the past shared many details regarding unreleased Persona projects. According to the insider, for “anyone interested in Persona, make sure you watch [the Xbox Showcase]. It’ll be Evoke-itive.”

The Xbox Games Showcase is set to go live on Sunday the 11th of June at 6PM BST, meaning we won’t have too long to wait in order to get our first official look at the game.

For the uninitiated, Persona 3 exists in multiple incarnations, that being the original Persona 3; Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable. Each of these three titles have their own advantages and disadvantages, with Portable for example not including 3D hubs, instead being replaced by static images. Despite this P3P has much more content, allowing you to play as a whole new protagonist if you wish.

With the full Persona 3 experience being split up amongst multiple games, it would make sense for ATLUS to remake the title, adding all of the exclusive content from each release into one single slick package. It looks like we will find out whether this is the case soon enough.

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SEGA might be next in line to increase its game prices https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-might-be-next-in-line-to-increase-its-game-prices/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-might-be-next-in-line-to-increase-its-game-prices/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 09:15:04 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=615117 With the launch of this latest generation of consoles, we have seen a wide reaching number of publishers increase the price of their current-gen titles to $70 – with them citing various reasons for its necessity. It seems as though SEGA might be the next publisher to embrace the $70 game, with them set to …

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With the launch of this latest generation of consoles, we have seen a wide reaching number of publishers increase the price of their current-gen titles to $70 – with them citing various reasons for its necessity. It seems as though SEGA might be the next publisher to embrace the $70 game, with them set to review their prices in the not-too-distant-future.

As part of SEGA Sammy’s fiscal earnings report, the CEO (Haruki Satomi) and CFO (Koichi Fukazawa) were asked about the ongoing trend of increasing game prices from the previous standard of $60 to a new AAA minimum of $70.

As reported by VGC, in response the executives said “In the global marketplace, AAA game titles for console have been sold at $59.99 for many years, but titles sold at $69.99 have appeared in the last year.”

They continued, “We would like to review the prices of titles that we believe are commensurate with price increases, while also keeping an eye on market conditions.”

If SEGA were to increase its AAA games to $70 it would be interesting to see which titles end up being boosted to this premium tier: Sonic the Hedgehog? Like a Dragon? Persona? We will have to wait and see.

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SEGA shares lifetime sales for its biggest franchises https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-shares-lifetime-sales-for-its-biggest-franchises/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/sega-shares-lifetime-sales-for-its-biggest-franchises/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 09:15:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=614338 SEGA may not be the industry juggernaut that it once was, but it has amassed a respectable reputation in recent years thanks to a renewed focus on releasing quality titles. As part of the company’s recent fiscal reports, SEGA offered total sales stats on its most popular franchises. SEGA (and new subsidiary Rovio) recently held …

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SEGA may not be the industry juggernaut that it once was, but it has amassed a respectable reputation in recent years thanks to a renewed focus on releasing quality titles. As part of the company’s recent fiscal reports, SEGA offered total sales stats on its most popular franchises.

SEGA (and new subsidiary Rovio) recently held a press conference for its investors, offering new sales stats and more on its many IPs. As part of this, the company released total unit sales figures for its biggest franchises, with the breakdown being as follows:

Japanese Studios

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog – 1.4 Billion
  2. Like a Dragon (Yakuza) – 20 Million
  3. Persona – 17 Million
  4. Phantasy Star – 9 Million

European Studios

  1. Total War – 38 Million
  2. Football Manager – 24 Million
  3. Company of Heroes – 10 Million
  4. Two Point (Hospital and Campus) – 3 Million

While Sonic the Hedgehog is by far SEGA’s biggest franchise, it is surprising to see the disparity in sales between it and the second most-popular franchise. That said, it is worth noting that the 1.4 billion figure includes free-to-play mobile titles and so the comparison is not 1-to-1.

Even so, it is safe to assume that despite having more critically acclaimed franchises, Sonic the Hedgehog will always remain the face of SEGA. Hopefully the eventual release of Persona 6 helps to push that franchise to new heights.

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Persona 6 has been internally delayed out of 2023 claims insider https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-has-been-internally-delayed-out-of-2023-claims-insider/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-6-has-been-internally-delayed-out-of-2023-claims-insider/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:20:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=595266 Though it feels like yesterday, the highly revered Persona 5 is over 6 years old, first launching in 2016 in Japan (before later coming to the West in early 2017). With it being so long since the last mainline game fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the all-but-confirmed Persona 6. Unfortunately, you may have …

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Though it feels like yesterday, the highly revered Persona 5 is over 6 years old, first launching in 2016 in Japan (before later coming to the West in early 2017). With it being so long since the last mainline game fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the all-but-confirmed Persona 6. Unfortunately, you may have to wait a bit longer as according to one industry insider there is an “Absolute zero chance [Persona] 6 releases this year.”

‘Im A Hero Too’ is a known industry insider, in particular when it comes to the Persona franchise, with them having leaked the existence of the currently-in-development Persona 3 Remake. When asked by one fan for an update on the current status of the much-anticipated (though yet to be officially announced) Persona 6, they responded:

“Absolute zero chance 6 releases this year. It was delayed internally just yesterday and there is a rough timeframe but can't share, sorry.”

Explaining a potential reason for the delay ‘Im A Hero Too’ continued, claiming it “could be to release remake first or the other game but I'm not privy to that info. If the teaser is at Sony's next show, I'll know beforehand and confirm.”

While not many were expecting Persona 6 to release this year, with it having been so long since the last game it is understandable that some fans are getting antsy. That said, you can't rush art and so while we could still be waiting years for the game to release, when it does it will most likely be worth the long wait.

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Persona 3 and 4 support 120fps on Xbox but not PlayStation https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-and-4-support-120fps-on-xbox-but-not-playstation/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-and-4-support-120fps-on-xbox-but-not-playstation/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=590512 Back in October 2022 we reported that the remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would not be native PlayStation 5 ports, but would instead run PS4 code through backwards compatibility. Interestingly, the Xbox was announced to be getting native Series X|S ports, and while we previously did not know whether the two …

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Back in October 2022 we reported that the remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would not be native PlayStation 5 ports, but would instead run PS4 code through backwards compatibility. Interestingly, the Xbox was announced to be getting native Series X|S ports, and while we previously did not know whether the two versions would differ, it has now been confirmed that Persona 3 and 4 will run at 120fps on Xbox – but not PlayStation.

Ahead of the release of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden, reviews have now gone live, with The Mako Reactor comparing the PlayStation and Xbox versions – revealing that the latter’s port is quite significantly superior.

Due to it being a native Xbox Series X|S port, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are both able to run at a silky smooth 120fps, with the PlayStation version limited to 60fps. 

Furthermore, though no detailed pixel counting has occurred yet, it seems as though the PlayStation version runs at a lower resolution also when compared to the Series X.

Both these drawbacks would have undoubtedly been fixed had there been a native PS5 version and so it is confusing to see ATLUS choosing not to release one. Hopefully a PS5 SKU is introduced at some point in the future.

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Microsoft officially announces January Game Pass line-up https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/microsoft-officially-announces-january-game-pass-line-up/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/microsoft-officially-announces-january-game-pass-line-up/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:30:48 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=589913 Following a great year in 2022, Microsoft has started off its 2023 in a rather silent manner – at least when it comes to Xbox Game Pass. Typically updated twice a month, we have seen little in the way of new titles for Game Pass. Finally however, Microsoft has announced what we can expect to …

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Following a great year in 2022, Microsoft has started off its 2023 in a rather silent manner – at least when it comes to Xbox Game Pass. Typically updated twice a month, we have seen little in the way of new titles for Game Pass. Finally however, Microsoft has announced what we can expect to play this month – and it is unfortunately unsurprising (even if the games included are massive).

Making the announcement on their blog, Megan Spurr, the Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass said “Welcome to 2023, Game Pass friends! We’re starting off the year with some iconic franchises from beloved Japanese developers whose games will soon be landing with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. For now, let’s start juicing up our controllers and get our pre-install on; it’s time to get to the games!”

With that, the list of games joining the service this month is as follows:

  • Persona 3 Portable (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
  • Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 19
  • Monster Hunter Rise (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 20

All three of these titles are major 100+ hour experiences, but it is interesting still to see that only 3 titles are being added this month. Moreover, these games were announced to be coming to Game Pass a while back, and so their inclusion is entirely unsurprising. Still, these three games are all absolutely worth your time and will keep you entertained potentially for months.

As always, a bunch of games will also be leaving the service this month (on the 15th), namely:

  • Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
  • Nobody Saves The World
  • Pupperazzi
  • The Anacrusis (Game Preview)
  • We Happy Few
  • Windjammers 2

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Persona 3 remake reportedly in development https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-remake-reportedly-in-development/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-3-remake-reportedly-in-development/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=588908 Later this month, Persona 3 Portable is set to be released for modern systems after spending so long trapped on its original release hardware. Despite the upcoming re-release it seems as though ATLUS has much bigger plans for the well-loved JRPG, as according to an insider, a full blown remake of Persona 3 is in …

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Later this month, Persona 3 Portable is set to be released for modern systems after spending so long trapped on its original release hardware. Despite the upcoming re-release it seems as though ATLUS has much bigger plans for the well-loved JRPG, as according to an insider, a full blown remake of Persona 3 is in the works.

As reported by ResetEra user lolilolailo (who previously leaked the Game Pass releases for P3P and P4G), a full-on remake of Persona 3 is in the works which will feature “Persona 5-like graphics and quality-of-life improvements.”

For the uninitiated, Persona 3 exists in multiple incarnations, that being the original Persona 3; Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable. Each of these three titles have their own advantages and disadvantages, with Portable for example not including 3D hubs, instead being replaced by static images. Despite this P3P has much more content, allowing you to play as a whole new protagonist if you wish.

With the full Persona 3 experience being split up amongst multiple titles, it would make sense for ATLUS to remake the title, adding all of the exclusive content from each release into one single slick package.

As with Persona 5, P3 is a highly stylish game, and so it being given a makeover with Persona 5-like visuals would make for an amazing experience. Hopefully this does end up being true.

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ATLUS teases multiple unannounced 2023 titles https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-teases-multiple-unannounced-2023-titles/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/atlus-teases-multiple-unannounced-2023-titles/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=588759 2022 was a big year for ATLUS, with the studio releasing multiple much-anticipated titles, including the long-awaited multiplatform release of Persona 5 Royal. With 2023 officially underway, the team have now teased their plans for the upcoming 12 months. To start off 2023, Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu collaborated with dozens of studios to release a …

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2022 was a big year for ATLUS, with the studio releasing multiple much-anticipated titles, including the long-awaited multiplatform release of Persona 5 Royal. With 2023 officially underway, the team have now teased their plans for the upcoming 12 months.

To start off 2023, Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu collaborated with dozens of studios to release a whole host of new year greeting cards. Among the many studios was ATLUS, who (as translated by PersonaCentral) teased the team’s future titles, saying:

“Happy New Year! Thank you very much for your support and patronage for the remastered version of P4U2 in 2022, the Nintendo Switch version of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Soul Hackers 2, and the remastered version of Persona 5 Royal. Thanks to your support, the remastered edition of P5R achieved 1 million sales within one month of its release, and P5R as a whole has surpassed 3.3 million units worldwide. In 2023, we will start with the remastered releases of P3P and P4G, and we are also preparing several new unannounced titles. Please look forward to it!”

As mentioned, we already have multiple ATLUS titles set for release in 2023, that being Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. Of course, both these are remasters of much older games, and so it will be interesting to see what the team has planned for this year with regards to brand new titles. Persona 6 perhaps? We will have to wait and see.

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P3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will be coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/p3-portable-and-persona-4-golden-will-be-coming-to-xbox-game-pass/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/p3-portable-and-persona-4-golden-will-be-coming-to-xbox-game-pass/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:15:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=586453 Following the multiplatform release of the popular PlayStation JRPG Persona 5 Royal, developer ATLUS is set to bring the series’ two previous entries to modern systems. Ahead of the games’ release in January, the prices for these ports has been revealed – alongside confirmation that these titles will be coming to Xbox Game Pass, As …

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Following the multiplatform release of the popular PlayStation JRPG Persona 5 Royal, developer ATLUS is set to bring the series’ two previous entries to modern systems. Ahead of the games’ release in January, the prices for these ports has been revealed – alongside confirmation that these titles will be coming to Xbox Game Pass,

As announced by ATLUS and translated by Gematsu, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will both be priced at 1980 yen (likely $19.99) when they release on the 19th of January 2023.

Those who are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass however will not need to pay, as it has been confirmed that both titles will be made available through Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC day-one.

Though not surprising given the fact that Persona 5 Royal is on Game Pass, the official confirmation is welcome and means that when both P3P and P4G do launch on the 19th of January 2023, subscribers will be greeted by over 150 hours of JRPG goodness.

Persona 3 Portable was originally a PSP port of the PS2 RPG, having released all the way back in 2009 – with P4 Golden being an enhanced PS Vita port of the PS2 Persona (and was originally released in 2012). 

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Persona 5 Royal’s re-release has already sold a million copies https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-5-royals-re-release-has-already-sold-a-million-copies/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/persona-5-royals-re-release-has-already-sold-a-million-copies/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=584864 For years, ever since it was first released back in 2016, fans of the Persona series have been asking for Persona 5 to come to systems other than the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Finally, half a decade later Persona 5 Royal was released for Xbox, PC and Switch. This move seems to have been …

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For years, ever since it was first released back in 2016, fans of the Persona series have been asking for Persona 5 to come to systems other than the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Finally, half a decade later Persona 5 Royal was released for Xbox, PC and Switch. This move seems to have been the right one, as the re-release of Persona 5 Royal has already sold one million copies.

Making the announcement on Twitter, developer ATLUS revealed that “The latest release of Persona 5 Royal has already sold one million units! Thank you to fans worldwide for all of your support!”

As mentioned, Persona 5 originally released back in 2016 (2017 in the West) exclusively for PlayStation systems. Then in 2019 (2020 in the West), Persona 5 Royal was brought to market – though again, only for PlayStation.

Finally, after years of waiting, Persona 5 Royal came to PC, Xbox consoles and Switch (as well as PS5) in the 3rd week of October 2022. To see Persona 5 Royal sell so well in such a short amount of time is impressive (especially since it also came to Game Pass), and hopefully means that future titles will release across multiple platforms from the get-go – though we will have to wait and see.

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