The modernized remake of Persona 3 is scheduled for release on February 2, available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Metaphor: ReFantazio, set for later this year, will be accessible on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PC.
Persona modder MeovvCAT shared an Atomix article wherein Atlus mentioned no plans for Persona 3 Reload on the Switch, despite fan demand. Atlus is now reportedly discussing a Switch version based on the article. Atlus insider @MbKKssTBhz5, known for accurate leaks, hinted that P3R and Metaphor: ReFantazio will be on the next Nintendo hardware.
In an interview with AtomixVG, Atlus has stated that from the very beginning of the development process for Persona 3 Reload, a version for Nintendo Switch was explicitly decided against.
The demand is noted however, and it's now a matter of discussing it with the team. pic.twitter.com/lfThrNV74j
— MeovvCAT (@osu_MeovvCAT) January 22, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 RPG with a revamped battle system, updated graphics, gameplay, and enhanced audio. Metaphor: ReFantazio, announced as Project Re Fantasy in 2016, is Studio Zero’s first original RPG, involving contributors from the Megami Tensei franchise. In a GDC survey, 8% of developers reported working on games for Nintendo’s next console.
The 2024 GDC State of the Game Industry survey revealed growing interest in the Nintendo Switch successor among developers.
