Atlus releases Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable on the PlayStation Portable in Japan, an enhanced port of Persona 3 with additional content and gameplay options.
Atlus releases the North American version of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable for the PlayStation Portable, bringing the game to a wider English-speaking audience.
The protagonist arrives at Gekkoukan High School and begins their first day as a new student.
The protagonist experiences the mysterious Dark Hour for the first time and discovers the existence of Shadows and the need to fight them.
The protagonist joins the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), a secret group fighting Shadows during the Dark Hour.
The protagonist awakens the Wild Card ability, allowing them to wield multiple Personas.
SEES begins systematically exploring Tartarus, the mysterious tower that appears during the Dark Hour.
The protagonist begins to form Social Links with various characters, strengthening their Personas and uncovering personal stories.
SEES learns about Nyx, an ancient being that brings the end of the world, and the impending Apocalypse.
SEES members face increasingly powerful Shadows within Tartarus, preparing for the final confrontation.
The protagonist confronts Nyx directly in a climactic battle to prevent the impending end of the world.
Following the battle, the effects on the world and the characters are revealed, concluding the story.
