Prominent Persona leaker @MbKKssTBhz5 has announced that Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio is not launching on the Nintendo Switch because it will “be on the next Nintendo hardware.” The statement was a response from another Twitter user who highlighted how Atlus never planned to release details on Nintendo Switch and was “explicitly decided against.” Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch this year. Persona 3 Reload will launch on February 2, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass. Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch in fall 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.
Because P3R will be on the next Nintendo hardware. And Metaphor too.
— みどり (@MbKKssTBhz5) January 22, 2024
Persona 3 Reload details via Atlus:
Story
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.
Key Features
- Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish user interface.
- 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.
Metaphor: ReFantazio:
Story
A mysterious and exciting story unfolds in a world where people must fight their own anxiety. Join Atlus on an immersive journey that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery.
Art and Sound
Unique character design populates a vast, beautiful world against a fantastical backdrop. The stylish UI, inspired by Western paintings, creates unique and fun interactions.
The sound design, based on an interpretation of various religious music, combines orchestra, folk music, chorus and sutra in a style players have never experienced.
Game Mechanics
A unique battle system that seamlessly combines real time action and turn based commands, players will find exhilaration and strategy at every turn. Party customization through “Archetypes” provides players the freedom to personalize their adventure.
In an evolution of the Persona series’ calendar system, you’ll embark on a journey to change the world in your party’s gauntlet runner, bringing the sensation of travel to life.
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