[Update] Tokyo Trial Event for Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis and Metaphor: ReFantazio Details

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Update (2024-08-15): Due to Typhoon No. 7, the event on August 16th has been cancelled, with customer safety being top priority. Atlus Stalker Club will now be a “no spectators” live stream, held at the same time.

The public demo event will still take place on August 17th as originally planned.

Atlus has released further details for their upcoming demo event for Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

The event will be held in Tokyo at the Akihabara UDX Gallery on Friday August 16 and Saturday August 17, 2024.

Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Demo

The first demo for Episode Aigis will be playable at the event. The demo will allow you to control Aigis in the Abyss of Time dungeon. It will showcase mechanics such as field actions using a gun, new Theurgias for Aigis and Metis, and a new battle BGM.

Guests trying the demo will receive a clear file featuring the Episode Aigis key visual.

Metaphor and P3R Theatre Screenings

Promotional videos for Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis will be shown at the Akihabara UDX theatre.

The screenings will consist of various promotional and special videos for the two games, lasting about 20 minutes in total. Screenings will aid every 30 minutes between 13:30 and 16:30 on Friday 16th August, 2024. Each screening will contain the same content.

Atlus Stalker Club 2024 Summer Live Broadcast

The Atlus Stalker Club 2024 Summer stage event will be held from 19:00 on Friday 16th August at the Akihabara UDX theatre, and be simultaneously live streamed.

The event will feature the usual hosts Tomomi Isomura and Mafia Kajita and will introduce Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis with new footage and gameplay.

Atlus development staff will also feature as guests.

Program Contents: 

  • A talk stage featuring Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis development staff
  • A playthrough of the game demo which is available at this event.
  • A look at Metaphor: ReFantazio gameplay and trailers with Kajita and Isomura.
  • A talk where Metaphor developers will answer user questions.

Live Stream 

Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo

The Tokyo demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio will contain the same content as the Atlus FES demo, featuring the three modes: Scenario, Dungeon and Boss.

Guests trying the demo will receive a sticker featuring the Seeker Archetype, illustrated by Shigenori Soejima.

Merchandise

Goods featuring various Atlus titles will be on sale at the event, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis. 

Full Merchandise Lineup

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis acrylic keychains will also be distributed to anyone showing proof that they have pre-ordered Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Event Details

  • Name: Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Tokyo Demo Event
  • Date and time:
    • August 16, 2024 at 53:00 – 19:00 JST (Note: This time has changed from the initial announcement)
    • August 17, 2024 at 10:00 – 19:00 JST
  • Price: Free
  • Venue: Akihabara UDX Gallery

— Atlus