Summary
Atlus has announced thatPersona 3 Reload’sEpisode Aigis: The AnswerDLC will require ownership of the Expansion Pass.Persona 3 Reload’s Expansion Pass has quickly generated negative feedback from fans after its March 11 release.
The Expansion Pass features multiple waves, with the first one offeringPersonafans background music sets fromPersona 5 RoyalandPersona 4 Golden. The second wave comes in May and gives fans Velvet Room costumes and more background music, while the third wave in September adds a remake ofEpisode Aigis: The Answer.Personafans have not reviewedthe Expansion Pass kindly, citing reasons like its price tag and thatPersona 3 Reloadhad already released $27 worth of DLC after releasing in February. The latest announcement from Atlus probably won’t help calm frustrated fans.
TheEpisode Aigisremake will not be sold separately once it’s released in September and will only be available to those who purchase the $35 Expansion Pass. This is a somewhat peculiar move, as publishers often make individual expansions available for purchase, and the timing certainly isn’t great after the recent launch of the poorly received Expansion Pass. The Pass' Steam listing currently sits at a 21% approval rating after 500-plus reviews. However, it’s definitely not all doom and gloom for thePersonafranchise, as the base version ofPersona 3 Reloadcontinues to be received fantastically well with an Overwhelmingly Positive rating of 95%.
But as for the game’s DLC, some fans are disappointed.Persona 3featured a $27 DLC packat launch that included additions like costume sets and background music. This content pack was free to those who purchased the $100Persona 3 Reload Digital Premium Edition. However, these users need to fork over an additional $35 for the Expansion Pass and itsEpisode AigisDLC. And, in contrast to Atlus' recent announcement, the various sets included in the initial DLC pack were available to purchase separately.
Asenior employee working onPersonarecently confirmedthat a finished version ofEpisode Aigiswas not cut fromPersona 3 Reload’s launch. Previous leaks had claimed as much, but the developer explained that the DLC is closer to “40-50%” done.Episode Aigiswas originally intended to be part of the base game, but the team ran into significant development issues that led to the remade expansion being delayed before it was ever close to being finished.
NewPersona-related leaksclaim that Atlus has partnered with Tose Software to develop a game. Atlus superfans might recognize the company’s name, as the two collaborated on PlayStation 1 titlesDevil Summoner: Soul HackersandThousand Arms.
Persona 3 Reload
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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.Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI. 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.
