It's no secret that Persona 3 Reload Coming to Switch 2 October 23rd, and a recent demo hit the eShop just last month, but based on feedback, it seems like Atlus has quite a few updates planned with some much-needed fixes.
Like Atlus and Sega prepare for Switch 2 release Persona 3 Rebootplayers shared their thoughts on the demo version of the port, which did not particularly impress long-time fans. online reports stating that it “has framerate issues so severe that it's almost nauseating to play.” Fortunately, the developers appear to be well aware of the problems, but port director Yoshihiro Komori said they are “currently taking steps” to rectify the situation.
The Persona 3 Reload demo has such severe framerate issues that it's almost nauseating to play. from r/NintendoSwitch2
In a new interview with the magazine Nintendo LifeThe executive explains that Atlus is working on a fix for the frame rate drops noted by fans playing the demo. “We are currently taking steps to improve this situation,” admits Komori. “Because of the rigorous quality control required, it was difficult to resolve this issue in time for the main game, but [fixes] Unfortunately, these patches will not address the 30 FPS Personal 3 Reload on Switch 2, nor will they add 60 FPS support.
“We also looked positively at the possibility of increasing the frame rate,” describes Komori, “however, with this release we made it our goal to get the Switch 2 version to everyone as quickly as possible.” Due to the team's quick work to release Persona 3 Reload on the new console, the port director said, “We therefore regret to inform you that there are currently no plans to implement this type of requested feature.”
While it's definitely disappointing that there won't be a smoother option for players hoping to improve their frame rates, it's nice to know that the fixes are coming at all – even if after launch. Additionally, this is all in line with what Atlus has previously said about working on bringing Persona 3 Reload to Switch 2 as soon as possible. Actually, that's why the developers said they couldn't manage the OG Switch port in addition to what is being prepared for the new Nintendo system.
“Due to our desire to release the game as quickly as possible, we made the decision to focus solely on Switch 2,” as creative producer Kazuhisa Wada previously described. Even at 30fps, we hope the Switch 2 port of Persona 3 Reload is impressive.
While you wait for the Switch 2 port to release, why not read everything we know about Persona 4 Rebirth so far or view other interesting new games under implementation?
