The Case for Persona 3 Remake Before Persona 6

The Case for Persona 3 Remake Before Persona 6

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Persona 6 is an anticipated future release, but that doesn’t mean Atlus should just forget about past entries in the storied franchise.

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The Case for Persona 3 Remake Before Persona 6

There has been a lot of Persona content over the last several years. Since the release of Persona 5 back in 2017, the franchise has seen exponential growth in the West, and it keeps getting bigger with every subsequent spin-off or re-release. The growth it has seen has brought excitement for Persona 6 to something of a boil, but there are other things that Atlus could do before the sixth main entry releases. Namely, Atlus should bring back Persona 3 as either a remaster or a full-blown remake.

While fans are looking forward to Persona 6, it might do Atlus a lot of good to work on a way for them to experience Persona 3 on modern consoles. After all, Persona 5 was a major step for the franchise in terms of breaking into more mainstream Western gaming, but Persona 3 really started to pave the way for this breakthrough. There is a lot to be gained from fans revisiting Persona 3, and hopefully Atlus sees that potential.

Making Persona 3 Widely Available

The Case for Persona 3 Remake Before Persona 6

As with any longstanding gaming franchise, older entries are often hard to come by. Persona 3 was originally released on the PlayStation 2, and unfortunately it isn’t particularly easy to find a physical copy because the franchise wasn’t the smash-hit it would eventually become. What’s more, even if someone were to find a copy, finding a TV compatible with the PS2 might be another hurdle further preventing fans from playing the game.

A PSP version was released that faces a similar issue as the PS2 version, and although the game is available on the PlayStation Network for PS3, there are plenty of issues with acquiring the game that way too. Playing older games on their original hardware just isn’t feasible, and Atlus shouldn’t expect fans to be able to hunt down and purchase multiple expensive items just to play earlier entries in the Persona franchise.

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Persona 3 deserves to be played and made widely available to fans and newcomers alike. There has been a lot of speculation regarding where each game in the Persona series is going to release next, as the mainline games have been exclusively on PlayStation but certain Persona spin-offs were released on other platforms, meanwhile others get cross-platform releases. It’s confusing to say the least, but no matter where Persona 3 is published, it would do a great service for fans who are looking to play through the whole franchise.

Just last year, Persona 4: Golden received a PC port that ended up selling well despite coming out the same year as Persona 5 Royal. Although it wasn’t released on any modern consoles, the game introduced plenty of fans of Persona 5 to an older entry in the series. If Persona 3 were to receive similar treatment, it would do a lot for the preservation of the game while continuing to build hype for the franchise.

Whetting Fans’ Appetites Before Persona 6

The Case for Persona 3 Remake Before Persona 6

Although there is no shortage of Persona content releasing every year, some fans are starting to grow tired of the near-constant focus Atlus seems to have on Persona 5’s cast of Phantom Thieves. Persona 5 was a major hit and continues to be extraordinarily popular, but since the game’s initial release there have been four separate titles featuring Joker and crew. None of the games have been poorly received, but as Persona 4: Golden pointed out with its PC sales numbers, there’s merit in exploring other aspects of the series.

Instead of constantly adding to Persona 5’s lore and world, it would be worth Atlus’ time to give Persona 3 a chance to shine once more. There are a few different versions of the game as it also received a PSP port and a “Royal/Golden”-style expansion called Persona 3 FES, but no matter which edition makes the cut, fans would be able to sink their teeth into it while waiting for Persona 6. Because the game would be new to a lot of fans who have only discovered the franchise in recent years, it would likely go over well and give Atlus more time to work on the next mainline entry.

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Continuing the Growth of the Persona Franchise

No matter the game, whenever a remastered edition or a remake gets revealed there is plenty of buzz for the title. Given Persona’s mainstream status as “must-play JRPGs,” if a Persona 3 remaster or remake were to be announced, it’s likely that would help the series continue to grow in the same way Persona 4: Golden’s PC port did. Fans new and old would rush to play an older Persona game that has since been made nearly impossible to access.

It seems more likely that a remaster for Persona 3 could release before P6 rather than a full-blown remake, as the resources required to make a remaster are much less. No matter what sort of reissue Persona 3 gets, it would likely be received well. As stated above, there are a few different versions of the game with fans having their own preferences about which is best, but most can agree that no matter which version gets a new coat of paint, it would do the franchise well.

Persona 6 is in development.

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