As confirmed during E3 2021, Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei V is launching for Switch on 12th November, and pre-orders for the physical versions of the game are now open.
Atlus has put out a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Switch exclusive, which you can watch above, and you can check out the included goodies that come with the Premium edition below. This includes that standard launch edition and also the 'Fall of Man Premium Edition' which comes with various extras over and above the game itself.
Pre-orders of the Standard Edition also include a SteelBook, while the Premium version comes with a bag and other gear. Let's check out both the SteelBook and the big ol' Premium Edition...
First up, the Standard Edition SteelBook:
That'll set you back the standard $59.99, although if you've got deeper pockets there's always the Fall of Man Premium Edition to consider, which will cost you double (that's $119.99, if multiplication isn't your strong suit):
As you can see above, the Premium Edition comes with the Steelbook, plus a sling bag, a 100-page hardcover A5 Demon Handbook, a 2-CD soundtrack and a sexy box for it all. We're not sure it's worth an extra 60 notes, but it's a nice-looking package all the same.
The latest entry in the celebrated RPG series was first announced way back in 2017, and we recently had Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster arrive on Switch, so fans of the series have that to be getting on with between now and November, at least. The game is one of the 30 upcoming Switch games we're looking forward to in the second half of 2021, and we can't wait to get our hands on it.
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Is that Handbook empty, or does it contain something? Might be me being silly but unsure. At first glance though, that price for the collector's edition looks rough.
Will be picking up a copy of the game at launch regardless.
Just F5ing until links go live
Just you gimme that Steelbook, right now.
This game is a must have for me!
Where can I get these in the UK?
We just need Persona 5 as well and it’ll be a good year.
Can't say that I didn't like TMS.... but this is everything I wanted it to be!
Needless to say, this is a day one purchase for me
I hate RPGs, and I generally stick to Western-oriented games, but that E3 trailer has definitely piqued my interest in this. So I'll definitely keep half an eye out on this. Not enough for any collector's edition bonus though.
Link already please Atlus ;_;
That's not a new trailer...it's the one from the Japanese direct with sub titles.anyway,game looks amazing.well worth the wait.
I mean...it's nice?
But the game is more than enough, the rest really isn't necessary.
Having never played any of these games I'm a bit wary on if I want to jump in, but also having bought persona 5 twice, I probably owe it to myself to finally jump on board here too.
That sling bag looks really nice, will definitely try to pick up a premium edition. It's actually something I could use, unlike a lot of other collectors edition items.
I hope that collectors edition get released in Ireland also.
Sold!... here's some more words to fulfill the character minimum.
@dartmonkey " (that's $119.99, if multiplication isn't your strong suit)" I actually laughed while reading this. thank you.
The Fall of Man edition is way cheaper than I expected given how much more it comes with outside the steelbook
The demon handbook is so cool
@TheFrenchiestFry It even replaces the T-shirt with something more useful.
This is pretty much the best special edition I could have imagined. Cost me $135, but it'll be worth every penny.
Really glad people outside of Japan didn't get excluded like with the Nocturne special edition.
Very cool, I never really buy collectors editions because of lack of space. But this is great. Fingers crossed you all get one.
I want the ost but don’t need the bag so I will wait for the ost to go on sale in Japan. Best of luck to the CE buyers!
@Ralizah I'll link in the Switch thread if I catch it. You do the same. Maybe between a few of us we can get this thing.
@JaxonH Well, it's already live on that Canadian site I mentioned, but I'll definitely link the Amazon/Best Buy/etc. links if and when those go live.
@Ralizah I'd love you forever if you were to @ me if you see it go up. I just checked BestBuy and didn't see it.
Is this live anywhere in the US?
@MS7000 yep expensive tat that gets stuck in a draw at best
@Indielink
https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/nintendo-switch/games/products/shin-megami-tensei-v-premium-edition---nintendo-switch/11149944.html
Live at Gamestop
EDIT: it's sold out now. Was live for all of 5 - 10 minutes, lol.
Sold out at GameStop. Friend of mine saw the listing go up 10 minutes and they were already sold out.
I love the bag but it's not worth the 60 for me. 80 is as high as I'll go for premium editions and only from games I am REALLY excited for. I am really excited but it is not 80 dollars lol. Still glad they put effort into it. I hope the demon thing is an art book and not an actual guide.
@Ralizah Lame. Hopefully there are listings at other retailers.
@Chowdaire I expect Amazon and Best Buy listings will go up randomly and disappear in 10 minutes like with Gamestop.
Why did I take a nap before work?! I'm so sad I missed this 😭 Hopefully there will be other chances
@tabris95 amazon hasn't gone up yet I don't think
@Ralizah omg ty I got one from the link you shared
I think I'll stick to the standard copy. This looks cool but given how many games I'm interested in are coming in the later half of this year, imma pass. Also, this special edition reminds me of vanilla P5's special edition since that one also came with a bag, soundtrack, steelbook, and art book (SMT fans, pls don't kill me for comparing something SMT to Persona)
@theabstractart Awesome. Hopefully this damn game actually goes live on more websites soon. Can't believe so far it has only been Gamestop and some obscure Canadian retailer.
https://www.ebgames.ca/Switch/Games/884246
EB Games Canada is live
@Ralizah Sigh... if only they shipped to the US...
I’m not a fan of steelbooks but I want to get the game at launch. I wish they offered a regular case at launch instead of everything coming with the steelbook.
ALL SOLD OUT IN MINUTES DUE TO SCALPER BOTS. Glad gaming companies do this crap so that lowlife scalpers who don't want to get a real job take advantage of their true fans. I had it in my cart for 45mins giving me hope but it was sold out in 2 mins after cust support told me. Gaming companies don't care as long as their sold. Maybe we all should pay bots if we want collector editions. I took half a day off work for nothing. Gaming is beginning to suck again
@Personausermike And all it would take is to stop doing online preorders.
I was on VGP for the first time ever, and the special edition was available, but by the time I had added it to my cart and registered on the site and paid it was already gone ... so unless this comes to the UK and I can secure a copy before scalpers (doubtful) my son won't get this for Christmas. So tired of this sh*t.
@Timptation no, what it would take is others having the resolve not to buy this stuff at inflated prices once it hits eBay.
@WhiteUmbrella they wouldn’t have to if they could just walk into a store and get what they want.
It's cool they're including a steelbook for the standard version again, but i was really hoping itd have better art work. The standard box art is pretty boring, it being on a steel book doesn't make it any better
You know, the weirdest part is that there's only one listing on ebay for it so far...
I don't have much need for a collector's edition but I am slowly being swayed towards being this game. I liked Shin Megami Tensei 4 and Devil Survivor Overclocked.
Relieved to hear the news of this game. Now we can stop hearing the Persona 5 talks for a bit.
Well, it's already live on that Canadian site I mentioned
Can't believe so far it has only been Gamestop and some obscure Canadian retailer.
I was on VGP for the first time ever, and the special edition was available
@Ralizah @WhiteUmbrella You're welcome, my goodly British and USA friends...
I didn’t want to get the Steelbook version from GameStop, but they had it listed so I got it. At least shipping was free.
Love the trailer. Definitely one of my most anticipated games this year!
@Kimyonaakuma I mean couldn't the same be said for pretty much every special edition? Most if not of all them come with the same stuff: artbook, steelbook, bag, stickers, etc.
@COVIDberry umm welcome to what? I didn't get anything apart from disappointment. Two other retailers were added to the list later. Gamestop also sold out, but EB games will only ship inside Canada, and as of earlier still had copies. If you're Canadian you may yet be able to secure yourself one.
@WhiteUmbrella That retailer you mentioned - I called them last week about this game. I was directly told that they will getting more stock in later, since it was expected to sell out quickly. I don't want to shill for them, so I'll leave it at that.
Damn, this is the first time in ages I've seen a special edition that was actually attractive, had some practical swag in it, and was for a game that I want to splurge on. I like that sling bag a lot. If only it was available for more than a minute and a half...
The steelbook is pretty cool though. I could settle for that.
first MH RISE and now this. 3rd parties are not just bringing ports. but games built from the ground up for the switch. this is how you do a great 3rd party game. the bar has been set by atlas and capcom. come on 3rd parties it is time to either go big or stay home. great original content can be made just like Nintendos First party games. it can be done!
This is just gorgeous! I am relieved to see Atlus included the OST in a physical form and not the app thingy they did for The Phantom Strikers..
So stoked for this game. The premium edition looks good though I cannot afford to pay extra for these stuff. I just want the jack frost sling bag tbh. I hope our local retailer will have the limited steelbook edition available here.
@tntswitchfan68 right on. I hope the rumored Resident Evil Switch focused game is true. With MHR's success, I hope more AAA companies would follow suit.
@path4smash me too.
2 x 59,99 =/= 119,99.
Multiplication is clearly not everyone's strong suit indeed.
Without that remark I'd have looked over it
@Indielink
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097PCQ9F9/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_NSY46AZSKNHSYMTVE2WT
One more chance. It's live on Amazon.
@Ralizah Dangit! Missed it again! I was busy re-watching Twin Peaks for the 50th time...
I am most definitely without a shadow of a doubt buying this game
The scalpers make me so mad; I always get the special editions for the Shin Megami Tensei games and I can't now thank to their greed.
If anyone is interested the UK site has the special edition up today for pre-order
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