ATLUS has announced that Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal are coming to Nintendo Switch, news that was shared in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase.
Persona 3 Portable Overview: A teenager who was orphaned as a young child returns to the city of his/her childhood. Shortly after transferring to Gekkoukan High School, he/she is attacked by Shadows – creatures that feed on the minds of their victims. The assault awakens his/her Persona, Orpheus, his/her only chance at defeating these creatures of the night. He/She soon discovers that he/she shares this special ability with other students at his/her new school. From them he/she learns of the Dark Hour, a hidden time that exists between one day and the next, swarming with Shadows. He/She joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), and with his/her new friends, confronts this evil threat. Featuring enhanced graphics, Persona 3 Portable will also be available with French, Italian, German, and Spanish text for the first time.
Persona 4 Golden Overview: Inaba—a quiet town in rural Japan sets the scene for budding adolescence in Persona 4 Golden. A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker sides of one’s self. Persona 4 Golden promises meaningful bonds and experiences shared together with friends. With an overall Metacritic score of 93 and a multitude of awards, fan-adored Persona 4 Golden stands as one of the finest RPGs ever made, delivering on enthralling storytelling and quintessential Persona gameplay. For the first time, enjoy Persona 4 Golden with text in French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Persona 5 Royal Overview: Wear the mask. Reveal your truth. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award-nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Persona 5 Royal makes its epic return with previously released DLC included in the base game.
Persona 5 Royal will release at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 21st October 2022, with Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden to release digitally on the Nintendo eShop in 2023.
