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’s been a while!
I’m truly overjoyed and grateful to be reunited with everyone again 🙏
Persona 3 is a treasure to me as well — I can’t help but feel excited!
Old friends, will you fight alongside me once more?
New friends, how about letting my songs aid you in battle?
Let’s celebrate together. Thank you for your continued support!”
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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