During the Xbox Partner Preview 2024 event on March 6, renowned JRPG developers Atlus unveiled an exciting DLC for Persona 3 Reload.
The highlight of this announcement is the highly anticipated “Episode Aigis The Answer,” a significant story expansion that serves as an epilogue to the main game’s narrative.
For those unfamiliar with the Persona lore, this DLC is a reimagined adaptation of the “The Answer” storyline from the original Persona 3 FES release on PS2.
Story Behind Episode Aigis -The Answer
In “Episode Aigis -The Answer-,” players step into the shoes of Aigis, a remarkable android endowed with the ability to summon a Persona.
The tale unfolds after the events of Persona 3, where Aigis and her friends from S.E.E.S. find themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same fateful day of March 31, 2010.
As Aigis leads her friends through the dangerous Abyss of Time loop, they will try to find “The Answer” to the mystery behind this temporal anomaly and restore the natural order.
What Other DLC is Included in Expansion Pass?
Alongside the highly anticipated story expansion, the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass offers a variety of tempting additions.
- Background Music from Persona 4 Golden: The DLC adds background music tracks from the enhanced Persona 4 Golden release.
- Background Music from Persona 5 Royal
- Velvet Room Costumes: New costume options themed around the iconic Velvet Room realm for the main cast of characters.
- Velvet Room Background Music
Fans can immerse themselves in the iconic soundtracks of Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal, with the ability to swap out the game’s background music for these beloved melodies.
How Can Players Access DLC?
This DLC can be purchased separately or bundled together through the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass.
The content will be released in waves with:
- Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal background music arriving on March 12, 2024
- Velvet Room costumes and music in May 2024
- Episode Aigis -The Answer launching in September 2024
For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, there’s even better news: the entire Expansion Pass will be available for download at no additional cost, allowing seamless access to this engaging content.
She once made a choice to live. Now, she’ll need to find the answer.
The final chapter of Persona 3 Reload, Episode Aigis -The Answer-, arrives in September 2024!
Purchase the Expansion Pass on March 12th to unlock the first wave of DLC.https://t.co/tT1Kgbf3Fv pic.twitter.com/H0nqOtx37K
— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) March 6, 2024
Extra News:
Yesterday on March 5th, Atlus also recreates the iconic “Promise” trailer for Persona 3.
This trailer is a shot-for-shot remake of the original, released way back in 2007 to promote the launch of Persona 3 and its FES version.
For long-time Persona fans, this trailer isn’t just a nostalgic trip – it’s a poignant reminder of the beloved protagonist, Makoto Yuki, affectionately known as “Door-kun.”
The release date of March 5 holds special significance, marking a day of remembrance for this character’s ultimate sacrifice to save humanity.
Beyond the sentimental value, this recreated trailer also celebrates a major milestone for the Persona franchise – 22 million copies sold across all games.
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