Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga Timeline ( Real )

game-release
August 21, 2004

Release of Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga in Japan

The video game Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga was first released in Japan, marking its debut in the gaming world.

game-release
February 15, 2005

North American Release of Digital Devil Saga

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga was launched in North America, expanding the game's audience internationally.

game-release
June 17, 2005

European Release of Digital Devil Saga

The game saw its release in Europe, further broadening its reach to players in this region.

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga Timeline ( Fictional )

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Before Prologue

Manifestation of the Junkyard World

The world known as the Junkyard exists as a barren wasteland ruled by the karmic law of survival of the fittest, inhabited by humans who have lost their past memories and who are cursed to transform into demons when their ire reaches a peak.

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Early Timeline

Formation of the Embryon Tribe

A group of people who awaken the power to transform into demons and unite under a single leader, forming the Embryon tribe, seeking to survive and climb the hierarchical social structure of the Junkyard.

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Early Timeline

Sera's Leadership and Battle Against Other Tribes

Sera becomes the leader of Embryon and leads the tribe in conflicts against other demon tribes to assert control over territory and resources in the Junkyard.

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Beginning of the Game

Discovery of the Karma and the Power to Transform

Members of Embryon, including the protagonist Serph, discover their cursed ability to become demons by feeding on Karmic Energy when they transform after their human form's ire reaches a breaking point.

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Prologue

Serph Awakens His Demonic Powers

The protagonist Serph fully awakens his transformation ability, becoming a powerful demon and strengthening his resolve to lead Embryon.

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Mid-Game

Conquest of Other Tribes and Encounters

Embryon continues fighting and defeating other tribes such as the Dagda, Kisara, and Vega, expanding their influence and uncovering more about their origins and the world's mystery.

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Late Game

Battle Against the God Being Atma

Embryon confronts the destructive god Atma, who seeks to annihilate the world and all its inhabitants as punishment for their sins.

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Late Game

Revelation of the True Nature of the Junkyard

The members of Embryon learn that their world is a post-apocalyptic purgatorial realm designed to judge humanity's sins with the guidance of a higher entity.

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Endgame

Final Decision and Fate of Humanity

Serph and his companions make the final decision that determines the fate of humanity — whether to accept redemption and return to the real world or be annihilated by Atma.