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This article details all the new features of the Shin Megami Tensei III HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne), releasing for the Switch, PS4, and Steam. Read on to learn about the newest features that come with this classic remaster!

SMT 3 (HD Remaster) New Features

Remastered 3D Models & Backgrounds

The highlight of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (HD Remaster) is its high resolution update of the game's 3D models and backgrounds.

Players can now enjoy the game in HD, making for a more visually pleasing and decidely more modern experience of this Atlus classic.

Merciful Difficulty

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Famous for being a difficult game to complete, Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (HD Remaster) now returns with a Merciful Difficulty setting.

This new mode offers new and returning players an easier way to simply enjoy the title's story without having to worry about mastering the Press Turn System. Now, players can choose between three difficulty settings: Merciful, Normal, or Hard.

Take note that the Merciful Difficulty is locked behind a free DLC download. See our DLC page to learn where and how to download it, for different gaming systems.

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Suspend Save

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Following in the steps of more modern RPGs, Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (HD Remaster) makes itself accessible to newer players with its revamped game-save system.

Instead of only being able to make save games at key locations, the new Suspend Save system allows players to save their current position at any time during their current playthrough. It is as simple as opening the Command Menu, selecting System, then selecting the option, Suspend.

Do note that the Suspend Save is not like making a traditional save game. Instead, it saves your last known position allowing players to enter and exit the game without having to go to a designated save point.

Fully Voiced Audio

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One of the biggest changes coming with Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (HD Remaster) is its introduction of fully voiced audio. Now, players can choose between either an English or Japanese voice-over, and experience this classic game anew.

To see information on a character's voice actor/actress for English or Japanese, please follow see our List of Characters page.

SMT 3 Character Profiles & Voice Actor/Actress

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