Atlus' accidental announcement of Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload
Amidst a week full of exciting announcements, it seems that Atlus developers may have hit the start button a little too early. Attentive fans report that the official Atlus Instagram account recently posted trailers for "Persona 3 Reload" and the tactical spin-off "Persona 5 Tactica". Although the trailers have since been removed, some fans claim to have saved them.
Persona 5 Tactica – a grid-based tactical spin-off
The fan site Persona Central has re-uploaded the alleged trailer for Persona 5 Tactica. The game is set to release on November 17th and will also be available on Game Pass. Persona 5 Tactica is a grid-based tactical spin-off that is sure to excite all fans of the Persona series while maintaining its personal tone.
The Xbox logos in the trailers suggest that these announcements may have been planned for the big Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. Vague rumors about a remake of Persona 3 have been circulating for some time, but this new information makes the rumors more credible. If this were all a joke, it would be a big effort.
Persona 3 Reload: The Remake of the Classic
Also caught by Persona Central was the alleged trailer for Persona 3 Reload, which is set to release in early 2024 (also on Game Pass) and looks like a full remake. Persona 3 was first released in 2006 on the PlayStation 2 and tells another story of teenagers dividing their time between schoolwork, social life, and their secret mission to fight dark forces with supernatural powers.
In January 2023, a port of the 2009 PlayStation Portable version was released on PC and appeared on Steam and Game Pass. Now, we are apparently getting a full remake just under a year later.
A Classic Returns
Our editor Ed started playing Persona 3 Portable after it finally became available on PC and was surprised and delighted that it doesn't feel nearly as outdated as he feared. "It not only stands as a standalone fun high school mystery with an alarmingly dark undertone, but also feels almost like an entertaining history lesson," he said.
Conclusion: Persona 5 Tactica & Persona 3 Reload
Although the official confirmation is still pending, the alleged trailers and information about Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload are definitely cause for excitement. The Persona series has gained many fans, and these new titles are sure to bring joy to both longtime players and newcomers to the series. Stay tuned for more information on these exciting new announcements!
