Content-packed Trailer and New Details for Wave 3 Unveiled!
August 16,2024 – SEGA has released a new trailer and details about the Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass’s third wave of DLC, which arrives on September 10, 2024!
With new costumes, BGM, and an extended story to enjoy, the Expansion Pass lets you dive deeper into the world of Persona 3 Reload. Wave 1 is already here, bringing you the Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Sets, while the recent release of Wave 2 introduces the Velvet Costume & BGM Set. Wave 3, which drops in September 2024, will add Episode Aigis -The Answer- to the game.
Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass – Wave 3 Trailer Out Now!
Check out the newest footage of Episode Aigis -The Answer-, a full-fledged expansion included in Wave 3 of the DLC.
Story
After getting together in Iwatodai Dorm before its closure, the members of SEES find themselves trapped in a never-ending loop, forced to relive the events of March 31st. The mystery deepens with the appearance of Metis—a mechanical girl claiming to be Aigis’s little sister—and the Abyss of Time, a mysterious dimension lurking beneath the dorm. Together, they must confront their pasts, uncover the truth, and make some tough choices.
Episode Aigis, an epilogue to Persona 3 told from Aigis’s perspective as she awakens to the power of the wild card, is coming soon. Unravel one final mystery tied to the Dark Hour and relive its emotional conclusion with Reload’s gorgeous visuals, quality-of-life gameplay improvements, Theurgy skills, and other new features.
Character Profiles
Aigis (voiced by Maaya Sakamoto)
An anti-Shadow weapon equipped with a heart that can harness Persona abilities. Aigis develops human emotions after fighting alongside SEES and living with them. In Episode Aigis, she gains the power of the wild card—the ability to wield multiple Personas—as she and Metis face a new threat in the Abyss of Time. Her original Persona, Athena, morphs into Orpheus.
Metis (voiced by Chiwa Saito)
A mechanical girl who claims to be Aigis’s younger sister. When the members of SEES find themselves trapped in a time loop, Metis appears and guides them to the Abyss of Time beneath Iwatodai Dorm.
Her Persona, Psyche, specializes in Wind and Ice attacks as well as dealing physical damage.
The Answer is Back, Featuring Persona 3 Reload’s Gorgeous Visuals and Gameplay Improvements
New Theurgy Skills
Aigis has brand-new Theurgy skills and access to some of the protagonist’s as well. Make the most of them as you battle powerful Shadows!
Linked Episodes
While exploring the Abyss of Time, look out for items that can be given to your party members. Certain items can unlock new Linked Episodes, allowing Aigis to form deeper bonds with the members of SEES.
New Difficulty Mode
Wave 3 introduces Persona 3 Reload’s fifth and toughest difficulty level: Heartless. Perfect for those who want to test their limits to the extreme!
Persona Compendium
In Episode Aigis, you’ll be able to carry over your save data from the main story and summon any Personas you’ve already registered!
*On Heartless mode, you won’t be able to transfer your Persona Compendium. Additionally, you can only summon Personas that are Aigis’s level or below.
Episode Aigis’s New Battle Theme Makes Its Debut!
Episode Aigis’s soundtrack was produced by Atsushi Kitajo and Ryota Kozuka from the ATLUS Sound Team. All of the old tracks have been rerecorded, and some beloved songs have been remixed. Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice are back, contributing vocal performances to Episode Aigis’s opening song and battle theme.
On August 17, “Don’t” and “Heartful Cry” will be available on select streaming platforms ahead of the September 10 release of Episode Aigis’s original soundtrack.
Episode Aigis
Originally, The Answer was included as an epilogue to Persona 3’s story in the 2007 release of Persona 3 FES, and shook fans to their core with its gripping, heartrending story. As the player, you’ll take on the role of Aigis, who awakens to the power of the wild card as she faces a new threat. Experience the aftermath of Persona 3 Reload in this long-awaited remake of The Answer!
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload is a complete reimagining of Persona 3, brought to you by P-Studio. This remake features new-and-improved controls and visuals while preserving the original story and characters. The game sold an astonishing 1 million units worldwide in its first week.
Persona 3 Reload, visit the official website here.
*All footage shown in the press release is from the Japanese edition of the game which is still under development. English Language support will be available on release.
*The base game, Persona 3 Reload, is required to use this content.
*There are currently no plans to make the DLC content from the Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass available for individual purchase.
