Summary
Persona 3 Reload’s developers have teased what to expect of the additional content in the upcoming Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC, including new songs, Fusion Spell Theurgies, and even socialization events. Shortly afterPersona 3 Reloadlaunched this past February 2, Atlus revealed a post-launch DLC plan, with the Expansion Pass adding three waves of content.
While the first two waves are cosmetic and music DLC,the third content wave ofPersona 3 Reload’s Expansion Passcontains additional story content based on The Answer, a playable epilogue fromPersona 3 FES. The Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC takes place after the events ofReload’s ending, where Aigis inherits the protagonist’s Wild Card ability, meets a mysterious Anti Shadow Weapon named Metis, and S.E.E.S. gets trapped in a time loop. The producer and director ofReload, Kazuhisa Wada and Yu Hashizume respectively, recently discussed some of the additions and changes made toReload’s iteration of The Answer.
In the latest issue of Persona Magazine (translated and archived courtesy ofPersona Central), Hashizume and Wada state that the story and ending of The Answer DLC will be the same as the original. However, since the player can gain gameplay trait benefits in the base game throughPersona 3 Reload’s Dorm Hangouts, the DLC will implement something similar. Hashizume also notes the developers added new events centered around Metis, addressing most complaints that fans had about the lack of socialization of the original release. Both Hashizume and Wada expressed excitement about Metis' inclusion, as this is the first time that she has appeared since the originalPersona 3 FES.
Hashizume clarifies that Metis will play like the otherparty members ofPersona 3 Reload, meaning she’ll have two traits and two Theurgies to unlock, with the traits being tied to the new social events in the DLC. While Metis inherits Aigis' Orgia Mode Theurgy, Aigis will get access to the protagonist’s Fusion Spells, something that she couldn’t do inFES, with the DLC adding some unique Fusion Spells for Aigis. Players will also get access to the Persona Compendium, making Fusion easier when compared toFES' version of The Answer.
The director also revealedthe playtime of The Answer DLC, clocking in at around 20 hours as opposed to 30 in the original, with the time being cut down due to the aforementioned QOL features for Persona Fusion and battles. Hashizume also notes that players won’t need to beatReloadin order to play The Answer, as the levels of the party are uniform, but they are considering some sort of save transfer feature. Lastly, there will be two new songs in the DLC, which include a newly animated opening and song, along with a new advantage battle song.
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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.
