In February of 2024, the gaming world will be finally getting their hands on the much awaited Persona 3 Reload, a remake of the beloved classic, Persona 3. Now, if you’re a long time Shin Megami Tensei fan, you’d know that Persona games are a huge time investment, and sometimes it’s important to make sure that you’re prepared for this commitment before immersing yourself in the game. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at what we currently know about the time it might take to beat Persona 3 Reload.
What Is The Playtime For Persona 3 Reload
As of the time this article was penned, the exact playtime required to complete Persona 3 Reload remains unknown. Nonetheless, we do possess enough information about the remake to stitch together a rough estimate of how long it might take to finish the game, according to which we can expect Persona 3 Reload to be around 75-85 hours long.
This number makes sense as it’s logical to assume that the playtime for Persona 3 Reload would align nicely with that of the original Persona 3, since Reload is pretty much a reimagining of the original game.
In fact, many in the Persona community believe that the playtime for Reload might actually be shorter compared to the original Persona 3. As observed by Reddit user u/L1k34S0MB0D33 in a comment on a r/PERSoNA subreddit post, the quality of life improvements expected in Reload will ensure that the playthrough time is reduced, especially if options to speed up or skip combat animations are included.
Moreover, since Reload neither contains “The Answer” epilogue featured in Persona 3 FES nor the portable version’s female route, it’s highly unlikely that its playtime will exceed that of the original.
However, it’s crucial to note that Reload’s playtime will largely be dictated by your playstyle. If your focus is primarily on progressing through the main storyline, you’re looking at around 75 to 85 hours of playtime.
If you decide to take a detour and complete all the side missions, that’ll bump your playtime up to about 95 hours. And if you happen to be a completionist like us, you’re in for a gaming experience that could last for up to 120 hours.
Will Persona 3 Reload Be Longer Than Persona 3?
There are a few aspects that could potentially extend the playtime of Persona 3 Reload beyond that of the vanilla Persona 3, the most notable being the possible inclusion of additional content.
There’s a possibility that the developers at ATLUS might incorporate the omitted content from FES and Portable in a post-release update. This addition is a feature that’s highly requested by the Persona fanbase, and ATLUS has not dismissed the prospect of such an inclusion.
If true, the inclusion of additional content would naturally bump up the Persona 3 Reload playtime to up to a staggering 100 hours. However, it’s important to take this speculation with a grain of salt, given the absence of any official confirmation on the matter.
Final Thoughts
Persona 3 Reload, while borrowing most of its features from the original Persona 3, might have a similar playtime – or maybe not! What’s your take? Will the playtime mirror the original, or will we see a shorter or longer game? Feel free to drop your thoughts and insights in the comments below!