ATLUS has officially announced Update 1.11 for Persona 3 Reload, set to release on Thursday, October 23, 2025, bringing a special treat for long-time fans of the series. The update introduces eight legendary songs performed by Yumi Kawamura, the beloved vocalist of the original Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES. These timeless tracks can now be set as background music during dungeon exploration and combat encounters, blending nostalgia with the game’s modernized presentation.
This update marks a heartfelt tribute to the origins of the series, allowing fans to revisit the emotional resonance of the original soundtracks while enjoying the enhanced visuals and mechanics of Persona 3 Reload. ATLUS encourages players to experiment with the new music customization options in the Config menu to personalize their Tartarus experience.
Full Patch Notes
Persona 3 Reload – Update 1.11 (Releasing October 23, 2025)
New Content:
- Added eight songs performed by Yumi Kawamura, the original Persona 3 vocalist.
- These tracks can be applied as dungeon and battle BGMs using the “Change Battle BGM,” “Change Boss Battle BGM,” and “Change Dungeon BGM” options found under System → Config Settings.
New Tracks Added:
- Burn My Dread -Last Battle-
- Mass Destruction
- Deep Mentality
- When The Moon’s Reaching Out Stars
- Want to Be Close
- Memories of You
- Mass Destruction -P3 FES Version-
- Brand New Days
Additional Notes:
- These songs can only be applied during dungeon exploration and battles.
- The update focuses exclusively on music content; no gameplay or balance changes are included.
Message from Yumi Kawamura:
“It brings me great joy to know that players of Persona 3 Reload can once again experience the songs that have meant so much to me and the fans over the years. I hope these tracks remind you of the emotions, courage, and friendships that define the heart of Persona 3.”
Persona 3 Reload is a modern remake of the acclaimed 2006 RPG, where players take on the role of a transfer student who awakens the power of Persona and joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.) to face monstrous Shadows during the mysterious Dark Hour. The game blends turn-based combat, social simulation, and life management, all reimagined with next-generation visuals, new voice acting, and updated combat systems inspired by Persona 5.
Originally released on February 2, 2024, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, Persona 3 Reload is also arriving for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2025, coinciding with this new update.
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