Persona 3 Reload Leak Suggests Nintendo Switch Version

The release of Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch may be in the works, as an unlisted trailer and store listing have surfaced. Last week, Atlus announced the platforms for Persona 3 Reloaded, but the Nintendo Switch was notably absent from the list. However, a leaked trailer and unexpected store page hint that the Persona 3 remake could be making its way to the portable console.

What is Persona 3 Reload?

Persona 3 Reloaded is a remake of the 2007 PlayStation 2 classic, featuring refined gameplay, improved graphics, and new features. Similar remakes have been released for Persona 4: The ULTIMATE in Nyanness and Persona 5: The ULTIMATE in Nyanness. While the game was confirmed for PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC, there was no mention of a Nintendo Switch version.

Leaked Trailer and Store Listing

The Persona 3 Reload leak has been filled with uncertainty, but this latest development adds to the confusion. Insider Gaming reports that a Twitter user named wewadamrocks discovered an unlisted trailer from Atlus on the website Tune. Although the video is still unlisted, a comment on the video suggests it is a trailer for Persona 3 Reload, including the Nintendo Switch in the video's description.

As of now, the video has not been uploaded to any public platform. However, UK retailer Game still offers a pre-order option for "Persona 3 Reload - Nintendo Switch" priced at £64.99.

Possible Error or Legitimate Leak

While it is possible that this listing by Game is an error, the fact that the pre-order option for the Nintendo Switch version still exists without being removed is suspicious. It would require Game to cancel numerous pre-orders if it turns out to be an error. Additionally, the absence of the Nintendo Switch mention in the trailer's end title raises further questions. However, as the video is unlisted, it is also possible that nothing is amiss.

The details provided on Game's page are limited to the inclusion of Persona 3 Reloaded and the price. It is unusual to publicly share pre-order information for a game this far in advance.

Release Date and Additional Information

It is almost certain that Persona 3 Reloaded will not release in December 2023, as the date listed on Game's page is likely a placeholder. However, it is known that the game will be released in early 2024.

In the meantime, players can try the Persona 3 reboot beta prior to the release of Persona 3 Reloaded. There is also new DLC, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, which will be available for Atlus' other dancing game. Additionally, a new Shin Megami Tensei game, dubbed Project 17, is in development.