Tokyo Sport Present 2023 is simply across the nook, and it seems like Atlus is already aiming to impress. Notably, a brand new trailer for Persona 3 Reload has debuted, together with an English dubbed model for these of us throughout the pond.

Any new footage is a deal with for Persona followers. Nonetheless, what makes this trailer distinctive is its give attention to the Persona rival group Strega. Whereas they did seem within the unique model of Persona 3, their emphasis right here hints at some surprises for even seasoned followers of the collection. Additionally, maybe extra importantly, we are able to see Elizabeth climbing up a descending escalator. I hope she lastly turns the Velvet Room right into a nightclub too.

Strega folks, ah oh ahhhhhh

For added context, the trailer coincides with a brand new weblog publish with extra particulars and pictures for followers to peruse. By means of this, we are able to see Persona 3 Reload will embody new story content material, together with “A brand new episode specializing in Strega.”

For Persona followers, that is fairly huge information. There was fairly a little bit of unrest over the confirmed minimize content material from Persona 3 Reload, which incorporates The Reply marketing campaign and the Feminine Protagonist route from Persona 3 Moveable. So the affirmation of all-new story content material no less than softens the blow a bit there. This implies longtime Persona followers can have purpose to take a look at this remake past the prettier graphics.

In truth, this traces up with what I hoped to see once I demoed Persona 3 Reload final month. I had already noticed some traces and mechanics not current within the unique recreation, so I’m glad to see Atlus goes additional in that course. Moreover, the weblog publish additionally briefly particulars the brand new Shift battle mechanic, which I additionally acquired to see. It seems like it’s certainly Persona 5’s Baton Go with out the added stat buffs. Having a look on the fan response to this, it looks as if there was a lot rejoicing.

Given what we’ve seen thus far, who is aware of what else is hiding in Persona 3 Reload? We’ll see the way it all shakes out as we get nearer to the launch of the sport on February 2, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, and PC.