Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Port Launches October 23, 2025

What’s your excuse? This is actually happening and many people around the world can’t believe it. The long awaited Nintendo port of Persona 3 Reload is finally happening, and fans of the Atlus classic can rest easy. The remake of the PS2 era RPG is heading to Switch 2 on October 23. Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct partner showcase, the port will be available in both physical and digital editions, bringing the “best version of the best Persona game” to the console it arguably should’ve launched on in the first place.

If you’ve been holding off on playing Persona 3 Reload because it wasn’t portable, your time has come. The original Persona 3 has lived many lives since it first released back in 2006. From the PS2 disc to the PSP’s Persona 3 Portable, to modded PC emulations, it has long remained a fan favorite despite being stranded for years without a proper modern port. That changed earlier this year when Persona 3 Reload launched on platforms like the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC giving it a complete graphical and mechanical overhaul. But there was still something missing. What do you think? A way to just play it on the go.

Well, until now.

The Handheld Persona Experience Returns

As anyone who’s tried to juggle a 100 hour RPG with real life knows, portability is everything. That’s what made Persona 4 Golden so beloved on the PlayStation Vita, it let fans experience the full story during commutes, lunch breaks, or just before bed. Persona 3 Portable carried the same appeal, albeit with some cuts to presentation and dungeon exploration.

That’s why the Switch 2 announcement is important. Persona 3 Reload is more than simply a re-release; it’s a complete rebuild from the ground up, featuring modern visuals, better combat, and a faithful recounting of SEES and the Dark Hour’s dramatic, famous story. Many fans were disappointed that Reload does not have a portable edition. And, while Persona 5 Royal did ultimately make it to the Switch, the mainstream series hasn’t had a real day one portable release in a long time.

What’s Included?

While Atlus hasn’t confirmed whether this Switch 2 version will include The Answer, the extended post game epilogue centered around Aigis, the trailer shown during the Nintendo Direct only featured scenes from the base game. Pre orders are set to begin later today, so we may find out more about bonus content or version specific extras once those listings go live.

For now, all signs point to this being the standard Persona 3 Reload experience, just optimized for Nintendo’s new hardware.

Why It Matters

Speaking of Kotaku’s Kenneth Shepard, we know you’ve been waiting for the “definitive” edition of the best Persona game, this might be the version worth grabbing. Shepard previously played the original on Persona 3 Portable via the PlayStation Vita and praised Reload on PS5, but admitted that the entire time, he was waiting for a version that could be played in bed or while traveling. That moment has arrived. Being able to dip in and out of the school year calendar without needing to power on a console or lock yourself to a couch makes the whole experience feel smoother, more personal, and frankly, more manageable.

Reload on Switch 2 might not be adding new content (yet), but it doesn’t need to. What it brings is accessibility, comfort, and flexibility, three things that often matter more to gamers than graphics alone. Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 looks like the version we have all been waiting for. And with its October launch date, it will land just in time for spooky season, a perfect fit for the game’s eerie atmosphere and supernatural vibes. No excuses this time (seriously).