Atlus has announced that a new wave of merchandise items themed after its hit RPGPersona 3 Reloadwill have a practical purpose, namely disaster preparation and first aid. The specialPersona 3 Reloadkits will be sold in Japan through merchandise company Movic and launch in mid-2024.
The decision to remakePersona 3has proved to be a profitable one for Atlus. The daily-life RPG was already one of the company’s most beloved games, and giving new players a chance to see the title enhanced by modern technology and the design lessons learned through subsequent titles in the series quickly catapultedPersona 3 Reloadonto lists of the highest-rated games of the yearso far. The game’s success has given rise to a new generation ofPersonafans, while renewing the vigor of longtime series diehards.
And some fans will doubtless express that vigor by picking up game-themed merchandise.According to a press releasesent through Japan’sPR Timesnewswire, Atlus and Movic are partnering to sell a pair of themedPersona 3 Reloaditems intended for disaster preparation and first aid. The items will bear the insignia of thePersona 3SEES organization, which most of the key cast members belong to.
The firstPersona 3 Reloaditem being sold by Movic is a SEES-themed disaster prevention kit, meant for use in a situation such as an earthquake or fire. The kit takes the form of a backpack, allowing for easy storage and retrieval, and contains several emergency items like a crank-operated flashlight, a rescue blanket, toilet covers, an aid kit, a water bag, and a sanitary mask. The backpack is emblazoned with the SEES logo, although here the actual name of SEES seems to have been misprinted as “Special Extracurricular Execute Sector,” while the official name used by Atlusis “Special Extracurricular Execution Squad.” A poster board that comes with the kit shows the protagonist wearingthe special SEES combat outfit added inPersona 3 Reload.
The second item is a special First Aid Pouch based on the one worn byPersona 3character Koromaru. Koromaru is an unusually intelligent dog who becomes a major party member inPersona 3and grants access to the powerful Byakko Persona in hisPersona 3 ReloadLinked Episodes. Koromaru wears a special combat harness into battle, which comes with an aid pouch decorated with a cute heart design. Unlike the SEES emergency kit, though, the Koromaru aid pouch is empty, and can be used for other things.
Game-themed merchandise often bears the stigma of being associated with “useless” items and trinkets, so it’s fun to see Atlus trying to put out a fewPersona 3 Reloaditems with a practical use case. Perhaps one day aPersonafan might have their life saved by their fandom, if a disaster ever strikes.
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Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI. Fully immerse yourself in an emotional, gripping journey with new scenes, character interactions, and additional voiceover. Choose how to meaningfully spend each day through various activities from exploring the Port Island to forging genuine bonds with beloved characters. Build and command your optimal team to take down otherworldly Shadows and climb closer to the truth.
