Atlus, the company that would develop the Shin Megami Tensei series, was founded in Tokyo, Japan.
The original Shin Megami Tensei game was released in Japan for the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System), establishing the series' dark themes and demon-negotiation gameplay.
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne was released for PlayStation 2 in Japan, gaining wide acclaim for its atmosphere and gameplay.
The first mainline Shin Megami Tensei game officially released in North America, introducing the series to a wider Western audience.
The latest mainline Shin Megami Tensei game launched worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, widely praised for its gameplay and visual design.