A new interview clarifies information about Persona 3 Reload and main story elements from FES following its reveal at Xbox Games Showcase 2023. Although the game does not include the female protagonist and “The Answer” story scenario, fans may look forward to additional elements.
As previously discussed, Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3 game with HD graphics, quality of life improvements, and stylish menus that are reminiscent of Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal. Moreover, Persona 3 Reload will feature a revamped battle system, side stories, and an all-new English voice-over. The new remake will not include the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable or The Answer story scenario, but fans can still expect elements that were added to the main story of FES.
A recent Famitsu interview with producer Ryota Niitsuma confirms that Persona 3 Reload will include main story elements from Persona 3 FES without The Answer. Niitsuma clarifies that the project was conceived as a remake of the original Persona 3. As a result, additional content from Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable was not a priority. However, fans can still expect a robust main story with elements from FES, new side stories, improved social links, and newly voiced scenes.
The Famitsu excerpt may be read below, via Persona Central:
Persona 3 Reload Story Interview
Famitsu: Speaking of the main story of Persona 3, there were also works called Persona 3 FES, which was based on the original release with various additions and changes, and Persona 3 Portable, where you can select a female protagonist. How will Persona 3 Reload be positioned in relation to these?
Niitsuma: I would like to clear things up so there are no misunderstandings. Persona 3 Reload is a project that was conceived as a remake of the original Persona 3 for current platforms, therefore it does not include the additional story scenario that was added in FES or the female protagonist from Portable. However this does not mean that elements added to the main story in FES are not included in Reload at all.
The remake has substantial volume. By including the side stories mentioned earlier, the total number of voiced lines is one of the highest in the series history. The reason for the increase in voices is not just limited to the side stories, but we will be talking about that at a later date.
Lastly, Persona 3 Reload launches in early 2024 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam versions are expected to release alongside these versions.
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