Persona 3 Reload Reinvents Itself with Masks, Bosses, and DLC

Get ready, because ATLUS has decided you're not ready to let go yet. Persona 3 Reloadand will add fuel to the fire with a new masked boss who promises to make you reconsider all your choices in life. And there's more: this story comes with Episode Aigis -The Answer-, just to remind you that the end of the game is just the beginning of your suffering.

If you thought you had already mastered the world of Persona 3 Reload, you were wrong, sucker! ATLUS is here to say “not so fast”, and they’ve gone all out at Gamescom 2024 with a new feature that will make you sweat more than a Dark Souls marathon without saving: a masked secret boss battle. That’s right, masked, because who doesn’t love a mysterious guy ready to destroy you?

If you're one of those who thought Persona 3 Reload was already complete, full of mysteries, intrigues and that heavy teenage vibe, hold on to this: On September 10, 2024, ATLUS will release the final content of the Expansion Pass, Episode Aigis -The Answer-. And what comes with it? A masked secret boss who, if he were an anime character, would definitely have a tragic past and a 15-minute monologue before punching you just to humiliate you.

Now, let's get serious, or rather, as serious as we can get when it comes to Persona. This new boss is no joke, it's more like one of those optional bosses from FromSoftware games that you didn't even know existed until you bump into him by accident and bitterly regret it. This is hardcore, a true test of endurance and patience. After all, if ATLUS taught us anything, it's that suffering and fun can go hand in hand.

Persona 5 Royal Enters the Mix: Because Nostalgia Is Not Enough

The expansion Aigis Episode -The Answer- This is not just a regular DLC. It's an epilogue, a twisted love letter to fans who thought Persona 3 Reload had already given everything it could. And then ATLUS comes along with that evil look in its eyes, saying, “Want more story? Here's more story!” And look, my friends, what a story! Aigis is back, and with her, a deeper dive into the plot that will make you rethink the entire Persona saga.

DLCs, Expansion Pass and Your Wallet Cries

Now, let's talk about that elephant in the room: the price. R$ 187.90, my friends. That's right, for those of you who are eyeing this Expansion Pass, get ready to cry a little over the bill. But hey, it's for a good cause, right? After all, you'll get Episode Aigis -The Answer-, the Velvet Outfit and MF Set, plus some extras from Persona 5 Royal and Persona 4 Golden. Is it expensive? Of course it is. But that's how the industry works, mate. Nothing like selling another little piece of your gamer soul to complete that digital collection.

And if you're one of those who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, relax, because until January 31, 2025, the complete package is available. In other words, if you don't have one of these subscriptions, maybe it's time to consider it, because with so much extra content coming, it's practically a sin not to play.

Persona 3 Reload: Revisiting the Franchise

For those who are just arriving and have no idea what Persona 3 Reload is (seriously, where were you?), let's give a quick recap. Persona 3 Reload throws you into the shoes of a transfer student who discovers a parallel world called the Dark Hour. This world is full of monsters called Shadows and a macabre tower called Tartarus, which appears every night just to remind you that your life is over.

You and your friends, armed to the teeth and carrying Personas – those badass entities that are half monsters, half therapists – have to survive this mess, discover the mysteries behind this world and, of course, save humanity. Because, after all, if we weren't responsible for saving the world in an RPG, where would the fun be?

Now, with Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer-you go beyond the original ending. This expansion brings more than just a continuation – it’s an epilogue that promises to stir fans’ emotions and deliver more of the story that made this series an icon. For those who have already explored Tartarus from top to bottom, this episode is a treat, one last ride on the carousel of madness and discovery.

Bonus Trivia: Persona and Masks

If there’s one thing Persona loves, it’s masks. Here’s Persona 5 to prove it. But did you know that this theme has deep roots in pop culture and psychology? Carl Jung, the guy behind many of the ideas used in the series, talked about the “masks” we wear in real life. It’s a bit philosophical, but it makes perfect sense when you see how the characters hide behind Personas to face their fears and insecurities. And look, Persona not only makes you fight monsters, but also gives you a little psychology lesson. Who would have thought, huh?

So that's it, bro. Persona 3 Reload is far from showing its face and there is still a lot of wood to burn. Get ready, because September is going to be hot, and it's not because of summer, but because of this DLC that promises to make your life a little darker. If you're in, then let's go, because the Dark Hour is just beginning.