Atlus released a performance update (Version 1.0.3) for Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a 60fps mode for TV play and improving overall frame rate stability, along with a sale and demo availability.
ATLUS released a Version 1.03 update for Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a 60 FPS Performance Mode in TV Mode and improving frame rate stability across modes. The game is also on sale with 15% off until January 4, 2026, and a free demo is available, making it a great time for last-minute holiday purchases.
ATLUS announced a free update for Persona 3 Reload by October 23, adding eight songs performed by original vocalist Yumi Kawamura, allowing players to enjoy her tracks during gameplay. The update celebrates the game's music and reconnects fans with the classic soundtrack across multiple platforms, including the upcoming Switch 2 release.
Atlus has acknowledged frame rate issues in Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2's demo and plans to improve performance with future patches, but these updates won't be available before the game's full release.
Persona 3 Reload is being optimized for the Switch 2 with a focus on graphics and performance, and will be the first Persona game on this platform, emphasizing portability and visual quality, despite some frame rate hiccups. The development team prioritized quick release and graphical adjustments over adding new content or features like a female protagonist, which was deemed too costly. The game features new S.E.E.S. uniforms and multiple romance options, with the team expressing hope that the game will introduce Persona to a broader Nintendo audience.
This week in Japan, notable game releases include NINJA GAIDEN 4, Double Dragon Revive, Once Upon a KATAMARI, Full Metal Schoolgirl, and Persona 3 Reload, available across various platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, with both digital and physical editions.
Atlus has confirmed that Persona 3 Reload will not be released on the original Nintendo Switch due to performance issues and development challenges, opting instead for a Switch 2 release with a physical 'Game-Key Card' format, which will launch later this month.
Microsoft announced that three games, including Persona 3 Reload, Farming Simulator 22, and Anthem, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on August 15, 2025, with members able to save up to 20% on these titles before they leave.
Persona 3 Reload is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2025, featuring enhanced graphics, new scenes, and additional voiceovers, with pre-orders available now and a price of $59.99 / £54.99.
A reliable leaker suggests that Persona 3 Reload, initially released in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, will be announced for Nintendo Switch 2 during the upcoming Nintendo Direct, with a likely release later this year.
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The producer of Persona 3 Reload has stated that adding the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable into the game would be too expensive, with development costs estimated to be two to three times that of other content. Despite fan desires, the producer expressed that the possibility of including the female protagonist in the future is very unlikely.
The producer of Persona 3 Reload has apologized for not including the playable female protagonist, Kotone, in the game, citing high costs and resource allocation as reasons for the exclusion. Despite the apology, the game's expansion, Episode Aigis, is set to be released, focusing on the character Aigis. Fans can still experience Kotone through mods on PC. Additionally, developer Atlus has recently released Persona 3 Reload and is gearing up for the launch of Shin Megami Tensei 5 and a new game called Metaphor Fantazio.
The development process for Episode Aigis in Persona 3 Reload was chaotic, leading to its removal from the original release, but it will now be available as part of a $34.99 expansion pass. The decision to include it as paid DLC contradicts previous assurances that the game offered a complete experience, leaving some fans disappointed despite the added perks included in the pass.