Atlus Announces Persona 3 and Collector's Content

Atlus announced today the arrival of Persona 3 for the PlayStation 2 this coming Summer. It'll be launched under the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, and will come as either the standalone game or in a collector's edition box. The collector's version will feature an art book and game soundtrack. Persona 3 comes eight years after the release of Persona 2 in the Staes, and the game has received tons of awards and acclaim overseas in Japan.

“Persona 3 is the most exciting, challenging, and ambitious title in the SMT series to date!” said Yu Namba, Project Lead for P3. “While still faithful to its roots, it takes the series in a bold new direction with the implementation of the Social Link system, where your relationship with not just party members but also a huge cast of characters is critical to your success!”

Below, take a look at the game's features and the content of the collector's version:

Key Features:
*Engaging Social Link system lets you build intimate relationships with friends and love interests alike!
*Unforgettable characters and professionally-acted dialogue bring the story to life!
*Massive replay value with over 20 Social Links and a complex storyline encompassing a full school year.
*Highly stylized designs grace the beautiful 2D character portraits, detailed 3D animations, and heart-pounding cut scenes!
*Intense, strategic battle system; find and exploit enemy weaknesses with the help of your allies!

Bonus Materials:
*A full-color, 52-page art book packed with character art, concept sketches, and more!
*Soundtrack CD featuring the hip urban-techno music of Shoji Meguro, composer of the haunting and unforgettable scores
for Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga!
*A striking collector’s box to store your game and all the extra goodies!

4/24/2007 Arnold Katayev