Atlus outlines DLC offerings for Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
Atlus has revealed upcoming optional downloadable content for the Japanese version of Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster. A few other features found in the game are also detailed, such as the Puzzle Boy sidequest and New Game + functions.
Headlining the DLC is the paid Maniax Pack, which replaces Raidou Kuzunoha XIV with Dante from the Devil May Cry series. Also on launch day, a free Merciful DLC will be available alongside two 'cheat' DLCs: one to gain EXP and one to gain money. A week after launch, four alternate BGM packs will be available for the other mainline Shin Megami Tensei titles.
This DLC schedule is for the Japanese version of the game. The English localization, set to release in Spring 2021, may not have the same DLC offerings/prices.
October 29 Downloadable Content
- Merciful difficulty (free)
- Maniax Pack: Option to replace Raidou with Dante (¥980)
- Young Master's Pity: A map where you can farm Grimoires as level-up items (¥350)
- Lord's Expectation: A map where you can farm items that are sold for lots of money (¥350)
November 5 Downloadable Content
BGM packs that change the overworld exploration & battle BGMs to that of the following titles (¥220 each)
- SMT1
- SMT2
- SMT4
- SMT4 Final (Apocalypse)
Other Game Features
- Puzzle Game: A mini-game available to play at Asakusa. If you clear all 20 stages, you can earn a certain useful item.
- Gravestone Space: A room containing graves named after previously defeated bosses. Bringing a certain item will allow you to rematch against various boss battles. It'll record the fewest turns taken to beat that boss. If you beat all bosses again, something good may happen.
- New Game+: After clearing the game, you can carry over the demon encyclopedia and start a new playthrough. The protag can also opt to wear a leather jacket in NG+.
- Suspend Save: You can save anywhere using a suspend save; the save data can be accessed by choosing Continue from Main Menu.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster is set to release for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on October 29, 2020, with a western release to follow in Spring 2021. In case you missed it, you can check out the second trailer, the Demonic Compendium videos, a screenshot set, or the announcement information from July's Nintendo Direct Mini.
