Atlus has released additional downloadable content information along with its release schedule for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster.
In addition to the previously announced “Maniax Pack” DLC substituting scenes with Raidou Kuzunoha for Dante from Capcom’s Devil May Cry Series, there will also be DLC to allow for easier progression through the game and DLC to change the background music to tracks from previous Shin Megami Tensei games.
Information on new game plus and side challenge elements has also been revealed.
Downloadable Content
Update (2020-10-15): Updated with videos for the background music DLC, via an update to the official Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster website.
Merciful Difficulty
- Price: Free
- Release Date: October 29, 2020
A low level difficulty that makes it easier to progress through the story.
Maniax Pack
- Price: 980 yen
- Release Date: October 29, 2020
This adds the “New Game: Maniax” option to the title screen, causing all the scenes where Raidou Kuzunoha appears to be replaced with Dante.
Young Master’s Compassion
- Price: 350 yen
- Release Date: October 29, 2020
You will be able to visit an exclusive map where you can earn as many “Light Grimoire” and “Heavy Grimoire” level up items as you like in battles.
Master’s Expectations
- Price: 350 yen
- Release Date: October 29, 2020
You will be able to visit an exclusive map where you can earn as many items as you want that can be subsequently sold for Macca at the shop.
Vortex World BGM Change Pack 1: Shin Megami Tensei
- Price: 220 yen
- Release Date: November 5, 2020
Two BGM tracks, the world map and the battle theme, can be changed to that of Shin Megami Tensei at any time in the options menu.
Vortex World BGM Change Pack 2: Shin Megami Tensei II
- Price: 220 yen
- Release Date: November 5, 2020
Two BGM tracks, the world map and the battle theme, can be changed to that of Shin Megami Tensei II at any time in the options menu.
Vortex World BGM Change Pack 3: Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Price: 220 yen
- Release Date: November 5, 2020
Two BGM tracks, the world map and the battle theme, can be changed to that of Shin Megami Tensei IV at any time in the options menu.
Vortex World BGM Change Pack 4: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Price: 220 yen
- Release Date: November 5, 2020
Two BGM tracks, the world map and the battle theme, can be changed to that of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse at any time in the options menu.
Other Content
Puzzle Boy
A mini-game that can be challenged in Asakusa, it consists of 20 stages and useful items can be earned by clearing all of them.
Burial Chambers
There are several burial chambers in the Amala world, where the boss demons the protagonist defeated in the past are engraved upon their gravestones. If you have a certain item, you can challenge the bosses for a rematch. If you win within a set turn limit, a high score will be engraved on the gravestone. If you are skilled, you should try to challenge all the bosses, you will be rewarded with…?
New Game Plus
After clearing the story, you can carry over the entirety of your Demonic Compendium data and start a new game. From the second playthrough onwards, you can choose a leather jacket for the main character’s costume, in addition to the initial hoodie.
Suspend Save
You can pause the game at any time to save the game from the menu screen. If play is interrupted, you can continue playing by selecting “Continue” on the title screen.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster will be released for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2020 in Japan, China, and South Korea. The game will be released in the West in Spring 2021.
— 4Gamer