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[j.k.2021]

Same thing has happened with past Atlus games.

“PQ2.JP” was registered on April 18, 2017 and its nameservers were moved on July 27, 2017. The game was formally announced 6 days later, at the “Persona Super Live P-Sound Bomb!!!! 2017” concert on August 2, 2017.

“PERSONA-DANCE.JP” was registered on April 18, 2017 and its nameservers were moved on July 28, 2017. The games were formally announced 5 days later, at the “Persona Super Live P-Sound Bomb!!!! 2017” concert on August 2, 2017.

“FULLBODY.JP” was registered on October 31, 2017 and its nameservers were moved on December 11, 2017. The game was formally announced 8 days later independently.

“P5R.JP” was registered on April 11, 2017 and its nameserverswere changed on December 25, 2018. The game was teased 5 days later during a special 1-hour broadcast for Persona 5 the Animation.

Credit goes to...https://personacentral.com/p3re-domain/
More info...https://wccftech.com/persona-3-remake-domain-update-announcement/

 

[diffusionx]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

 

[feynoob]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

People are buying remakes like crazy.
Look at FF7R.

 

[MudoSkills]

Bit of a dick move to lift this from Persona Central and not throw in a link. There's also discussion around this here: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/pers...et-radio-game-footage-appears-online.1655263/

 

[j.k.2021]

Bit of a dick move to lift this from Persona Central and not throw in a link. There's also discussion around this here: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/pers...et-radio-game-footage-appears-online.1655263/

Done.

 

[Shifty1897]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

In my mind, it's the perfect candidate for a remake. The series is more popular than ever, P3 revolutionized the series and set the gameplay and narrative tone for the rest of the series going forward, it just needs a graphical update and maybe some of the battle system enhancements from P5.

 

[adamsapple]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

And yet I'll be there Day 1

 

[Lokaum D+]

 

[The Cockatrice]

It's Atlus. They are a milking factory. And their bigger fans would drink anything, just like Pokemon fans love any trash that gets released.

 

[night13x]

P3 prob is the one that needs a reboot the most. Story technically was never ended properly even in FES / P4A and too many versions with QoL features spread out. a solidified remake might be a good thing. Could argue 1 and 2 needs a remake also, but that is a story for a different time.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I'll buy it...or play it on gamepass....which ever...

 

[SantaC]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

it is a PS2 game. A Remake is very much needed imo.

 

[diffusionx]

it is a PS2 game. A Remake is very much needed imo.

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

 

[01011001]

oh oh, that's giving that one Xbox leak some legitimacy right now!

So Killer Instinct 2 confirmed?

 

[adamsapple]

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

The version available is the incredibly cut-down PSP version, so there is a very real reason to want a proper remake in this case, IMO.

 

[BryceNobody]

Have you played vanilla P3? The gameplay’s aged like a decade-old carton of milk.

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

Katsura Hashino, who led the overall creative vision of the franchise for P3 onward, moved on in 2016 after P5. This is probably a decent way to let P-Studio navigate how to make a Persona game without his involvement (and not starting completely from scratch).

I’ll gladly take a P3 Remake over more P5 stuff.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Sega finally got Atlus in line. No more leaving money on the table.

 

[Aurelius]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

Yes it does. Both P3 FES and P3P have issues which meant I never really got into them.

 

[diffusionx]

The version available is the incredibly cut-down PSP version, so there is a very real reason to want a proper remake in this case, IMO.

You’re not going to get the ideal version of every game ever made for all time on every new platform as it comes out. At some point a line has to be drawn.

Like in 10 years people are going to be asking about a RE4 Remake Remake, this ride never ends.

 

[graywolf323]

Yes it does. Both P3 FES and P3P have issues which meant I never really got into them.

yep, there’s no real definitive edition of P3 unlike P4 Golden and P5 Royal

I’d also love one for P2 with IS & EP combined into one game

 

[TGO]

Fantastic, the best Persona imo and don't get me wrong this is cool that it's coming to Xbox.
But Atlus seriously has problem with their fanbase announcing it at the Xbox Showcase like they did the Remasters.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Day 1, this is going to be fantastic.

Same rumours also said P6 next year. So win/win.

 

[StereoVsn]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

Out of all the games, this one DOES need a remake to combine FES and P3P functionality.

FES 3D running around and cutscenes with P3P QoL changes, team control and FMC.

 

[Captain Toad]

People are buying remakes like crazy.
Look at FF7R.

People still think FF7R is an actual remake?

 

[Captain Toad]

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

Don't buy it then. No need to explain why you aren't interested.

I, on the other hand, look forward to it. I love remakes of games I would have likely replayed anyway.

 

[Beer Baelly]

All those trips to Japan finally paying off

 

[Puscifer]

Stupid, the game doesn't need to be remade.

I mean I wouldn't mind a remake that takes everything from FES and Portable into one game with full party control.

 

[Perrott]

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

Dude, there's no definitive version of P3 out there.

PSP port (which is the recent re-release we got) has more interesting gameplay and design, but an abysmal production quality. PS2 original on the other hand is better looking overall, but you lack a lot of combat possibilities and features.

This remake is much needed, stop being a bitch about it.

 

[adamsapple]

You’re not going to get the ideal version of every game ever made for all time on every new platform as it comes out. At some point a line has to be drawn.

Like in 10 years people are going to be asking about a RE4 Remake Remake, this ride never ends.

Right, but you're raising a whole different question about the ethics of remakes, which is a broader discussion.

In this specific case, Persona 3 is locked to the PS2. The source code of the game is reportedly in literal tatters and the only version of the game that has been ported forward is the visual novel conversion from the PSP, which a lot of fans have shown their obvious displeasure at.

So a remake makes a lot of sense. If there is fan demand for it. And the possibility that the remake will merge together both the expanded FES content and the female MC they added for P3P in a single package.

 

[reksveks]

Name spoiler it seems

Spoiler: Name

Persona 3 Reload

 

[adamsapple]

Name spoiler it seems

Spoiler: Name

Persona 3 Reload

Should have gone for a turn on the word Evoker instead, it would fit with the narrative.

edit: New leak from the source also suggests it will have a November release and will be on PS/Xbox (and PC too?)

That's nice.

 

[reksveks]

Should have gone for a turn on the word Evoker instead, it would fit with the narrative.

edit: New leak from the source also suggests it will have a November release and will be on PS/Xbox (and PC too?)

That's nice.

The name is cause the guns, no?

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Name spoiler it seems

Spoiler: Name

Persona 3 Reload

I like it.

 

[March Climber]

You’re not going to get the ideal version of every game ever made for all time on every new platform as it comes out. At some point a line has to be drawn.

Like in 10 years people are going to be asking about a RE4 Remake Remake, this ride never ends.

And who’s going to draw the line that you speak of?

 

[YukiOnna]

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

The one that's available is a cut-down genre changed version. P3 has zero definitive version unlike 4 and 5, which got that treatment. It's also the perfect warm up game for the entirely new team to add on as 6 is probably still in early development since Hashino and other leads work on a new IP.

This is also where they can give it the Royal treatment if they want in Story content with the damn tease through the fighting games.

 

[Kumomeme]

rumors said available at winter

october - november on PC, PS5 and Xbox.

 

[Sub_Level]

Out of all the games, this one DOES need a remake to combine FES and P3P functionality.

My pessimism tells me Atlus won’t make this definitive at launch. FES Epilogue and/or Female Campaign might be sold separately at some point lol.

 

[adamsapple]

My pessimism tells me Atlus won’t make this definitive at launch. FES Epilogue and/or Female Campaign might be sold separately at some point lol.

Hmm, if this were a new game I would agree, but this is a known quantity so I'm more optimistic that the remake will at least have FES, if not the P3P content.

 

[StereoVsn]

My pessimism tells me Atlus won’t make this definitive at launch. FES Epilogue and/or Female Campaign might be sold separately at some point lol.

I wouldn't be surprised. P3 Remake Royal in a year for extra $60.

 

[Sub_Level]

I wouldn't be surprised. P3 Remake Royal in a year for extra $60.

And don’t forget: dlc costumes from p3 remake vanilla wont work on p3 remake royal.

 

[MudoSkills]

This is an acid test for a bunch of the 'insiders' that have been getting reported on. People are finally commiting to specific details and announcements, so an extra benefit of this will be cutting some of the noise on future speculation.

I hope.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Sega finally got Atlus in line. No more leaving money on the table.

Well when that money is coming directly from Microsoft rather than the mostly-nonexistent JRPG buying audience on Xbox, good for Sega I guess?

 

[LordCBH]

Well when that money is coming directly from Microsoft rather than the mostly-nonexistent JRPG buying audience on Xbox, good for Sega I guess?

Pretty much lol. Atlus wouldn’t have budged on an Xbox version had Microsoft not greased the wheels.

 

[adamsapple]

Pretty much lol. Atlus wouldn’t have budged on an Xbox version had Microsoft not greased the wheels.

Good. More people get a chance to play the game now.

Reminder: This is the art style going by the leaked presentation video (if real)

 

[LordCBH]

Good. More people get a chance to play the game now.

Reminder: This is the art style going by the leaked presentation video (if real)

I’m perfectly happy seeing it get released on more platforms. Been saying thst since day 1.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Good. More people get a chance to play the game now.

Reminder: This is the art style going by the leaked presentation video (if real)

I don't have an issue that more people may get to play the game. However it's still worth just keeping in mind why people primarily on a certain platform are even getting the chance to. It's not because they've had a history of supporting these games at retail. I don't even think P5R's engagement on Game Pass was that great in spite of going there, despite all the supposed demand High on Life beat it for biggest Game Pass release of 2022, considerably so apparently.

We don't even know if P3R will be in Game Pass Day 1; if it isn't I'd hope more Xbox people pick it up than they did Soul Hackers 2.

 

[YukiOnna]

Hmm, if this were a new game I would agree, but this is a known quantity so I'm more optimistic that the remake will at least have FES, if not the P3P content.

I think people are crazy to expect FeMC. I find she only existed to compensate for the fact that the game had a genre change into full visual novel w/ short battle segments, so they pushed more story elements. Both sides social links differ quite a lot, too.

 

[Kataploom]

The game is available on all platforms. It plays fine. It absolutely does not need to be remade. This idea that every single game from X generations ago needs to be completely remade is crazy and completely unsustainable, and gives these studios an excuse to just rehash old shit than actually make stuff that exceeds it.

Old games don't need total remakes most of the time, but at least QoL, specially regarding game save, they sure as hell do. P3 is a special case though, they can't remaster the original game it seems, so they rather remake it.

 

[diffusionx]

The one that's available is a cut-down genre changed version. P3 has zero definitive version unlike 4 and 5, which got that treatment. It's also the perfect warm up game for the entirely new team to add on as 6 is probably still in early development since Hashino and other leads work on a new IP.

This is also where they can give it the Royal treatment if they want in Story content with the damn tease through the fighting games.

It's not a "genre changed" version, just an interface change. Instead of running around with a character you're using a cursor, but it's the same game with the same dungeons, combat (actually a bit enhanced), interactions, etc. It's completely intact. The game plays fine and is extremely good. It got 80s on Metacritic FFS. Not for the PSP, for the recent ports.

The weird thing about this remake craze, is that publishers seem to choose more popular games with more ports and more success over ones that would arguably be more intriguing for fans and could open up niche games to wider audiences. For example, Resident Evil 4 got remade over, say, Code Veronica which is a much more niche game with more archaic controls. Even though Resident Evil 4 has been ported to everything and played by everyone. Now, the RE4 remake was well done, but again, you could play this game on new platforms very easily. Others in this thread mentioned P1/P2 which is another perfect example, these games are totally forgotten and abandoned, yet Atlus chooses to devote resources to remaking a game it just ported to every platform. The incentives are totally perverse.

 

[The Pleasure]