The official Japanese website has leaked the release date and other details about upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V.
What was previously known during the game’s reveal (via trailer and emailed press release), that the plot seemingly centers around God being dead, and the world quickly falling into chaos. A new being promises the world can be reborn from the old, shaped by the humans that have survived.
Now, Persona Central reports that the game’s official Japanese website updated to accidentally revealed the release date of November 11th, 2021. As noted by Persona Central, this may be the game’s Japanese release date; rather than a global one.
The website update had caused the page to display in an almost plain-text mode, listing the game’s release date. 15 minutes later, the reference to this release date was removed, even while the page was still broken. This also came with information about the game.
The main character is revealed to have entered another world known as Da’ath, and fuses with a mysterious man to become Naobino; something that is considered forbidden. The game also boasts over 200 demons, with several newly drawn ones by Masayuki Doi (the character designer of the game). The game will also have multiple endings.
You can find the full details (translation: Persona Central), below.
Description
The latest mainline title in the Shin Megami Tensei series! Since Shin Megami Tensei‘s first release in 1992, the series has gained in popularity for its dark world view, anarchic scenarios, and original combat systems with demons and deities as allies.
Shin Megami Tensei V combines the unique charm of the series with the high quality visuals of the latest hardware.
The game will deliver a new demon experience like never before.
Story / Character
The main character, a high school student living an ordinary life, wanders into another world called “Da’ath.” The hero fuses with a mysterious man and becomes a “Naobino,” a forbidden being, throwing himself into a battle between gods and demons.
Da’ath
In the mysterious world “Da’ath,” where desert is found all over, various gods and demons are scattered about, including demons as large as mountains and giant birds flying in the sky.
Demons
As you explore Da’ath, you’ll face over 200 demons.
In addition to familiar demons, several demons newly drawn by Masayuki Doi, the character designer of this title, will also appear.
System
Da’ath, an untamed land, is under attack by powerful demons. The protagonist clears his way through to pursue the truth. Make use of various means to advance, such as growing the power of Naobino and sometimes utilizing the power of the demons themselves.
The end of the game can diverge in many ways. What is the future you will choose?
The game will also have a limited edition; dubbed the First Limited Edition “Forbidden Naobino box”. The Limited Edition “condenses the game’s charm, packed with plenty of demons and music that embody Shin Megami Tensei V. It also includes an item resembling the hero Naobino, considered a ‘forbidden being’ in the game.”
We will keep you informed as we learn more. Nintendo Direct E3 2021 premiers June 15th at 9:00 a.m. PST (12:00 p.m. EST) via the official website, Twitch, and YouTube. We may learn more about the game then.
Shin Megami Tensei V officially launches 2021 worldwide for Nintendo Switch.
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