Sega Co., Ltd. has released the latest information on ATLUS's new work "Shin Megami Tensei V. Vengeance", introducing the new stage of "Nemesis Arc" "Tatsuchi: Shinjuku Ward", how to explore "Tatsuki", Demon Merge, and other gameplay elements. The game is scheduled to be released on Friday, June 14, 2024 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and Windows.
＜新舞台“达识：新宿区”＞
The story of this work takes place in real Tokyo and the deserted other Tokyo "Dachi". In the vast "Enlightenment", demons run rampant and attack the protagonist. The appearance of the "Dazhi" area varies greatly, including deserts, mansions, and buildings of various geometric shapes, as well as the appearance of demons and institutions that appear in different places.
In the Nemesis Arc, a new area "Tatsuki: Shinjuku Ward" will appear.
All kinds of demons are rampant in "Dazhi", blocking the protagonist's way.
The new area "Tachi: Shinjuku City". The giant object in the shape of a large tree exudes a sacred aura.
< explore the > of "knowledge".
There are a variety of elements scattered throughout the game, some of which will block the protagonist's path, while others will help the protagonist explore and fight. The game also adds a number of new elements that players need to use to explore the corners of the vast "reach".
・Evil Spirit Crystal
Collecting the Evil Spirit Crystals in "Enlightenment" can be used to obtain various benefits. Green will help restore HP, yellow will help restore MP, and red will increase the Scourge Gauge.
・Diameter
The path of calamity is the path of the evil spirit that connects two locations in "Enlightenment". Once the player activates the Scourge Path, they can quickly move to specific locations and enter hidden areas that are normally inaccessible.
・Xiang-kun
Sometimes the protagonist encounters huge red obstacles along the way, which are called "calamities", and powerful enemies that appear around them will attack the protagonist. After destroying the "Disaster Mound", you will be able to awaken a new divine will.
・Evil spirits and demons
In "Enlightenment", there are occasional evil spirits and demons that exude the aura of evil spirits. Unlike other demons, they are powerful enemies with powerful skills, but when the player defeats them, they can sometimes obtain valuable items.
・Relic
The protagonist can obtain relics from vending machines throughout the Reach. Relics can be brought to Gustav in exchange for magical goods.
・Treasure chests and mounds
Yellow objects can be obtained by obtaining items or magic goods, and finding silver objects can be obtained by obtaining Imperial Strictness. These are all very helpful for the adventure, and players can try to find them.
・Mission Wizard
Quest Guides are demons that walk with the protagonist and assist them in their quest. They do not participate in battles, but they will find items or scourge paths on the map and notify the player.
・Aogami Ryoku
After investigating the remains of the green gods scattered throughout the "Enlightenment", you can obtain the spirit of the green gods. Investigated remains will refresh after a period of time, and re-investigation will allow you to obtain spirits again.
< the devil's backyard >
Touch the dragon's lair that connects the "Knowledge" to the "Demon's Backyard". The protagonist's demons gather in the demons' backyard and can experience the joy of communicating with them through dialogues and offerings. You can also use the free view function to view Nakama's posture.
In addition, as you progress through the game, such as fighting or exploring general areas, special dialogues may occur. Players can earn some rewards through these conversations, such as obtaining items or strengthening the abilities of the middle demon. During the dialogue, the player will need to visit the demon's backyard as often as possible.
In addition to the middle demon, the protagonist can also talk to the green god.
After certain dialogues, the godhead of the green god as a creator will be improved, and his attribute abilities will also be strengthened.
< the hideout of the skeleton >
Touching the Dragon's Lair will move you to the "Skeleton's Hideout". Players can purchase items by paying Gustav, the owner of the skeleton's hideout, to buy items, or sell relics.
Gustav's men are scattered all over the Reach, and if they find the "Less" and report it to Gustav, they will be paid according to the number of "Less" found. In addition, finding "Less" will also give you the Imperial Strictness necessary to learn the Divine Will, so players will need to search every corner of "Enlightenment".
Gustav CV
Gustav was the owner of the skeleton's hideout, and it is said that he was interested in objects that had been used by humans. It acquires the relics that the protagonist obtains in "Knowledge".
<邪教的世界与恶魔合体>
Touch the Dragon's Lair to move to the "Cult World".
Sophia, the master of the cult world, will help the protagonist to merge demons and create new demons. In addition to merging 2 demons, players can also select material demons to search for merges based on the merge results, perform special merges that merge 2~4 demons into special demons, and perform elf merges that use elves as materials to increase or lower the demon level within the same race, etc.
In addition, with the exception of some skills, you can freely inherit skills when combined. Players need to fuse the collected middle demons to create a new middle demon of their own.
Sophia CV. Saka Kinoshita
Sofia is the master of the cult's world, and she assists the protagonist in the game, and her identity is full of mysteries. He claims to be "the one who is responsible for guiding the world and creating a world from different dimensions".
<《真·女神转生V. Vengeance》简介>
Released in 2021, Shin Megami Tensei V has sold more than 1 million units worldwide and has been widely acclaimed by players, making it an RPG that ATLUS is proud of. The game has been upgraded and evolved in many aspects such as system and story, and will be unveiled on major game platforms!
At the beginning of the game, players have to choose between two routes. One is the storyline "Creation Goddess Chapter" described in "Shin Megami Tensei V". The other route is a new plot of this work, describing the revenge of the oppressed "Nemesis Chapter".
"Nemesis Arc" will follow the plot of "Shin Megami Tensei V.", but the story will change significantly from the middle of the game. Choosing a different route will end up with a very different ending. Enjoy the two routes that lead to different endings.
In addition, the gameplay experience has been further enhanced by the addition of new elements to the combat system, demon merging, and general area exploration.
This is an orthodox RPG game that can be enjoyed by both players who have already played Shin Megami Tensei V and those who are new to the series.
*The screenshots of the game interface in this article are from the Japanese version under development. The official release version supports Chinese Simplified subtitles.