Source: ATLUS (screenshot)
ATLUS first announced the release of Shin Megami Tensei V for the Nintendo Switch in November 2017, but fans of the long-running RPG series have been left waiting for the game since then. While news about the game’s development has been scarce, it was mentioned again at the July Nintendo Direct Mini.
While there aren’t many details available yet, we’re hoping Shin Megami Tensei V will become one of the best RPG games for Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything we know so far.
What is Shin Megami Tensei V?
The Shin Megami Tensei series has been around since 1992 and is part of the larger franchise which also includes the Persona, Digital Devil Saga, and Devil Survivor series. Shin Megami Tensei V will be the second game in the series to hit the Nintendo Switch, following the Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster that was launched in Japan, China, and Korea on October 29, 2020 and will be available worldwide on May 25, 2021.
Shin Megami Tensei V trailers
ATLUS released its first announcment trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V in 2017 and you can view it below:
A second trailer was shared on July 20, 2020 and includes some of the same elements. You can view it here:
Shin Megami Tensei V gameplay and features
While no gameplay footage for Shin Megami Tensei V has been shared yet, the game is likely to include the same core mechanics as the rest of the series. The games are turn-based JRPGs where the player controls a hero who must fight enemies by exploiting their weaknesses to various elements or types of attacks. When fighting demons, players can negotiate with them to get them to join them in future battles. These demons can be leveled up or fused into more powerful forms.
Choice typically plays a major role in the Shin Megami Tensei series. The ending you get will depend on the decisions you’ve made along the way.
Do you need to play any of the previous Shin Megami Tensei games?
Like the Persona series, the Shin Megami Tensei games include the same themes and mechanics but all feature different stories and characters. So you don’t need to have played any of the previous games to jump into Shin Megami Tensei V.
What is the plot of Shin Megami Tensei V
The Shin Megami Tensei games are all set in a version of Tokyo that’s at the center of a cosmic war between angels and demons and the trailers makes it clear that Shin Megami Tensei V won’t be an exception. God is dead and chaos has fallen over the world, though your hero will have the potential to remake it into something new. By embracing your destiny, you’ll have the chance to save humanity or destroy it.
When will Shin Megami Tensei V be released?
The game will be available sometime in 2021, though a specific release date has yet to be announced.
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