Summary
- Joker from Persona 5 is coming to Persona 3 Reload as a challenge boss in the upcoming DLC on September 10.
- The new DLC expansion pass for Persona 3 Reload adds music, costumes, and an epilogue story featuring Aigis.
- Joker's appearance in Persona 3 Reload generates excitement for fans, despite some concerns about timeline inconsistencies.
Joker from Persona 5 will be added to Persona 3 Reload as a challenge boss. Persona 3 Reload has been out for some time now, and Atlus seems to expect the majority of the game's player base to have made it through the main story. The new DLC coming on September 10 will give fans who were waiting for more story content a reason to revisit the game and brush up their battle skills when the difficulty rises.
Persona 3 Reload is adding a plethora of new content in its expansion pass. Wave 1 and 2 of the DLC added an array of music for players to add to their gameplay, along with a costume set for the team. Wave 3 comes in the form of Episode Aigis - The Answer, which is the main story's epilogue. A new addition will introduce a challenge that was not possible in previous iterations of Persona 3.
Persona 3 Reload will be adding Persona 5's protagonist, codenamed Joker, as a challenge boss in the game's upcoming DLC. This addition will be a part of Episode Aigis - The Answer, which is set for a September 10 release date. In the trailer, Joker is shown swinging into a scene with his grappling hook, a prominent feature from Persona 5 Royal. He doesn't speak much, but is heard saying "ravage them," a line from the Persona 5 games that plays if Joker lands a weak point hit or a killing blow using his persona.
Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass Trailer
In the trailer, Joker is teased with Arsene and Satanel, two demons that are strongly linked to his character and story beats. This might be a decent way to introduce players who are more familiar with Persona 3 to Persona 5, generating curiosity the same way that Persona 5's challenge battles serve as fun Easter eggs for fans. Additionally, the trailer generates intrigue with Junpei, who can be heard asking "why is it after us?" Offering what could be a bit of a side story linked to Joker's appearance.
While excited, some fans are a bit disappointed that Joker gets to be added to the game and that the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable will not be showing up in any capacity. Others are still holding out hope that she will at least show up as a boss fight. Regardless, fans are excited to have even more to do in Persona 3 Reload. Another group of fans are concerned about the timeline paradox this causes, as Persona 3 is canonically set before the events of Persona 5. However , many are willing to chalk it up to "Velvet Room shenanigans," considering that has explained similar happenings . Persona fans are excited to test their skills when this challenge battle drops.
Persona 3 Reload
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- February 2, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17 / Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- P-Studio
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Franchise
- Persona
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, RPG, Life Simulation, Strategy
- How Long To Beat
- 65 hours
