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Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse releasing on September 20th in NA, new trailer

Earlier today, Atlus announced a partnership with Deep Silver, who is going to publish various Atlus / SEGA games in the future. Of course, that includes Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, though no release date was given for that game (or any other game covered by the partnership, for that matter).

But that’s not the only announcement Atlus made today. It was also revealed that Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse would be released on September 20th in North America. Atlus originally said the game would be released this Summer, but it looks like they will be one day too late!

Unfortunately, that date is only for North America: we don’t know anything about the European release (other than there will be one, at retail and on the Nintendo eShop). We also don’t know if there will be a Launch Edition, just like in North America (Launch Edition which is still available for pre-order on Amazon.com and Play Asia*)

To celebrate this announcement, Atlus also uploaded a brand new trailer for the game, which introduces the main cast:

Here’s details about the main characters of Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse:

  • Nanashi – Nanashi is the silent player controlled protagonist who’s trying to become a full fledged member of the Hunter Association.  He gets murdered early in the game by a demon, but is given a second chance at life by the god Dagda.  In return, he must serve as Dagda’s personal “Godslayer” in the world changing events to come…
  • Asahi – The ever optimistic Asahi is Nanashi’s childhood friend/Hunter Association teammate. She’s eager to prove herself in the field, but will need to overcome her doubts in order to become a key member of the group.
  • Navarre – This familiar Samurai from the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado is making a return! Well sort of, because Navarre is no longer what we would call “alive.” He’s now a green ghost who can use his ethereal powers to the benefit of the team.
  • Nozomi – Nozomi is another familiar character who is the newly appointed Fairy Queen working under the protection of the goddess Danu. She’s a level-headed and mature ally who will provide valuable skills and insight for the party.
  • Hallelujah– This young gray haired individual is a member of the Ashura-kai gang, who is ordered to join Nanashi and co. in their journey to “watch” them. Hallelujah is accompanied by his foxlike pet demon Chironnupu, who will support him in battle.
  • Gaston – Gaston, or as he likes to call himself Gaston the Magnificent, is the brash and arrogant younger brother of Navarre. He is the leader of an elite squad of Samurai called the Crusaders and will undoubtedly be a useful partner during fights. That is, if players can stand his braggadocios nature, but you know what they say, “no one fights like Gaston!”
  • Toki – This mysterious Oni mask wearing girl in black is an assassin for the Ring of Gaea faction. She absolutely does not have an ulterior motive for joining the squad. Nope, totally doesn’t have a hidden agenda or anything like that.
  • Isabeau – This steadfast Samurai is the best friend and confidant of the heroic Flynn (the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV). Isabeau is an experienced warrior who will act as a great role model for the younger members of the party.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse (3DS) comes out on September 20th in North America, and later this year in Europe (date TBA).

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