Persona 3 Reload, Atlus’ recreation of the 2006 iconic RPG, is set to be released on February 2. Will Nintendo Switch owners be able to join in on the fun?
As it stands, Persona 3 Reload is widely available. The game is expected to be released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass. So, what about Nintendo’s gaming handheld?
Persona 3 Reload Switch
Unfortunately, Persona 3 Reload will not be released for Nintendo Switch on February 2. Persona 3 Reload, while not available at launch, may be released on current-generation consoles shortly.
Nintendo, like Xbox, is only starting into the Persona series, with Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal hitting the platforms last year. In addition, Persona 5 Tactica was released on the Nintendo Switch in November. A Switch port may be in the works.
Why Isn’t Persona 3 Reload Coming to Nintendo Switch?
One of the biggest reasons Persona 3 Reload isn’t coming to Nintendo Switch is the console itself. The Switch may not have the necessary hardware to accommodate the already rigorous upgrade. Can I remind you of Mortal Kombat 1?
Still, in a recent interview with Atomix, director Takuya Yamaguchi and producer Ryota Niitsuma were asked why the game will not be released on the console and if a port could be made.
In response to Atomix, the two stated, “Since we began conceiving everything that would be included in Persona 3 Reload, we decided that there would be no Nintendo Switch version. Of course, the idea exists; all that remains is to discuss it with the team and see what they think, and we’ll see what happens.”
According to the quotes above, a Switch version was not originally planned. However, if the team agrees, the two are willing to bring the remake to consoles. It’s not a confirmation, but it is something.
While you wait for Reload, try Persona 3 Portable to satiate your Persona 3 hunger. While it isn’t the best way to play, it’s a lot of fun and features an incredible plot and gameplay.
If you haven’t played Persona 4 Golden or Persona 5 Royal, I highly recommend them; they’re two of my favorite games and provide an unforgettable and enjoyable experience that will last a long time.
