Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES was first released in Japan by Atlus as an expanded version of Persona 3, featuring additional content and improvements.
Persona 3 FES was released in North America, bringing the expanded game to Western audiences with localized content.
Persona 3 FES was officially released in Europe, further expanding its global audience.
The game received critical acclaim for its storytelling, gameplay enhancements, and new content compared to the original Persona 3.
The protagonist transfers to Gekkoukan High School and meets classmates who will become the SEES team.
The protagonist and few students discover the existence of the Dark Hour and form SEES to combat Shadows.
SEES fights Shadows during the Dark Hour for the first time, confirming their mission to protect humanity.
SEES discovers Tartarus, a mysterious tower that appears during the Dark Hour and serves as the source of Shadows.
Protagonist and SEES members learn to summon their Personas using the Evoker, a gun-like device.
SEES encounters Aigis, an anti-Shadow android, who joins the group as an ally.
SEES faces off against Strega, a group opposing their mission, who utilize Personas for their own purposes.
SEES members ascend Tartarus and confront stronger Shadows as they approach the 45th floor.
A mysterious transfer student, Ryoji, joins the protagonist's school and SEES.
SEES learns Ryoji is the embodiment of Death and the manifestation of the Dark Hour itself.
The protagonist and SEES confront Ryoji to prevent the fate of the world during the Dark Hour.
With Ryoji defeated, the Dark Hour threat is neutralized, and SEES disbands.
The protagonist graduates and reflects on the events and friendships formed during the year.