Atlus have announced the western release date for upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster.
As previously reported the story takes place while the protagonist is visiting a friend in a Tokyo hospital. He then witnesses “the Conception”- the destruction of the world. Yet, they survive. Now as the “Demi-fiend,” he creates pacts with demons, spirits, and other beings to break the cycle of annihilation and rebirth.
Earlier today an ESRB rating for the game on PC was discovered, while only Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 had been previously confirmed. Now along with the western release date, a press release (via email) has officially confirmed the game will be coming to PC.
Atlus Director Kazuyuki Yamai also shared his gratitude with fans. You can find that video and screenshots (via emailed press release) below.
The press release also details the Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD). Available on all of the aforementioned platforms, this includes the full digital game, access to the game four days early, and several DLC packs.
The Maniax Pack brings Dante from Devil May Cry series as an extra boss, much like he was in the Maniax version of the original game. The Chronicle Pack will also bring Raidou from Devil Summoner as a boss; however the press release notes “The Chronicle Pack is available in the base game for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions. The Chronicle Pack is free DLC for the Steam version only.”
The Digital Deluxe Edition also brings Mercriful difficulty, the Mercy and Expectation Map Pack, and the Shin Megami Tensei BGM pack for two songs each from the first four numbered Shin Megami Tensei games.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster launches October 29th in Japan, and May 25th in the West for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. Those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition will get access to the game early on May 21st.
You can find the full rundown (via emailed press release) below.
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster releases for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam® on May 25 but players who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition now will get access to the game four days early, on May 21.
What begins as a normal day in Tokyo turns out to be everything but, when the Conception – an ethereal apocalypse – is invoked. The remains of the world are swallowed by chaos, as a demonic revolution descends into a broken city. Caught between a battle of gods and demons, the choices you make can bring life, rebirth, or death, and determine who triumphs.
This genre-defining, infamously punishing RPG is back and now includes:
- Remastered 3D models and backgrounds
- Additional difficulty settings for players of all skill levels
- Suspend save – save your progress whenever you need!
- Voiced audio – choose between Japanese and English VO
- An alternate branch featuring Raidou Kuzunoha
This release features fixes, including patches implemented since the Japan release.
