Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Release Date, Gameplay & Pre-Order Details

marks a major return for the most recent game in the franchise, and there's a lot to know about its upcoming release and how it differs from the original Although the game was originally released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, is bringing it to a wide suite of modern platforms, ensuring that a lot more people will be able to access the title than ever before. It's also adding some major content additions, so it could be worth the double-dip for die-hard fans.

tells the story of a high-school student who ends up in a dying world in the midst of a war between angels and demons. In line with the traditionally operatic fashion of the JRPG series, it's revealed that the creator god, leaving a power vacuum that will inevitably end up filled by whoever is capable of seizing it. The protagonist takes on a central role in this conflict as someone eligible to rise to the throne, offering some major choices and memorable fates for the player to seek out.

The official release date for is June 14, 2024, a bump forward from its originally planned launch of June 21. The game is receiving a worldwide release across Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, so there's no shortage of platforms to pick from. It's been more than two-and-a-half years since the original Switch release of , but it should be a relief to finally see it on other systems.

relies on the long-standing staple elements of gameplay, most notably in the unusual approach that the games take to the demons that litter the world. Rather than simply eliminating every enemy in combat, it's possible to recruit, level, and fuse demons to use for the protagonist's purposes. It also maintains the standard for a challenging difficulty level, although it's more approachable than the hardest entries in the franchise.

is receiving some major upgrades from the original release in everything from gameplay mechanics to story, with a lot of focus on additional quality-of-life features. One particularly