Summary
Persona 3 Reloaddebuted as a day-one Xbox Game Pass releaseon February 2, launching for PC and the latest two generations of non-Nintendo consoles. The JRPG’s critical reception has been nothing short of stellar, as reflected in its “Mighty” OpenCritic rating, which is based on an aggregate score of 88 and a near-perfect 96% reviewer recommendation rate. In other words,Persona 3 Reloadis one of the highest-rated games of 2024.
The celebrated remake has now gotten even better with the arrival ofEpisode Aigis: The Answer, which debuted on September 10. The first and likely only piece of story DLC for the game brings amodernized version of the Epilogue from the PS2-exclusivePersona 3 FEStoP3 Reload. This new playable segment extends the already lengthy game by another couple dozen hours, the majority of which are spent on dungeon crawling. Aside from serving to test the player’s knowledge and understanding of the JRPG’s combat mechanics,Episode Aigis: The Answeralso provides story closure for all of the main party members, and also introduces a new character called Metis.
While no comprehensive aggregate data is currently available, the early reviews ofEpisode Aigis: The Answerare largely positive. That notwithstanding, thePersona 3 ReloadExpansion Pass is still sitting on “Mostly Negative” user reviewson Steam. Hundreds of fans opted to review-bomb it back in March 2024, after Atlus revealed thatEpisode Aigis: The Answerwon’t be a standalone purchase, but require paying for the $34.99 Expansion Pass. Seeing how the DLC bundle doesn’t contain any other story content and is mostly a collection of some music and costumes, a vocal section of the fandom characterized the decision to lockEpisode Aigisbehind such a steep paywall as an anti-consumer move.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Claim Episode Aigis at No Extra Cost
Persona 3 Reload
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.
