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Shin Megami Tensei 5 (SMT 5) is the fifth entry into the SMT franchise. Read on to know if SMT 5 is a sequel, is there a play order to the SMT franchise, and if you need to play the previous games to enjoy SMT 5 to the fullest!
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Is SMT V a Sequel
SMT V is not Story Related to Previous SMT Games
Despite being the fifth entry to the franchise, Shin Megami Tensei V is not connected to previous entries to the series. Much like previous SMT games to each other. There are special entries that are sequels of each other like SMT 4 to SMT 4 Apocalypse but mainline series are not connected with each other story wise.
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No Particular Order Required
Since the mainline games are not connected to each other, there are no particular order required to play Shin Megami Tensei games.
We Suggest Playing at least III or IV
While not connected story wise, we still highly suggest playing nocturne (III) or IV first with III being the most accessible as its playable on the Nintendo Switch. Getting acquainted with the SMT games before playing 5 will make your playthrough more comfortable as you get used to the game's main mechanics such as fusing demons, the battle system, and even adjusting yourself to the game's playstyle and difficulty!
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I think there's actually a fair amount in the game that suggests SMT V is in fact a sequel to Nocturne, but it's something that even players of Nocturne might not even clue into, so I don't think it's necessary to play it first.