Atlus has recently updated one of its domains, which is fueling speculation of a Persona 3 remake. Rumors about this remake have been circulating for years, and an insider confirmed its existence earlier this year. In April, leaked gameplay footage of the supposed Persona 3 remake showed party member Yukari Takeba attacking an enemy, with graphics resembling those of Persona 5 or the Persona 3 dancing game spin-off. Additional evidence of the rumored remake surfaced when Twitter user MbKKssTBhz5 discovered a domain called "P3RE.jp," which was registered on March 15. Although the website is inactive and leads to an 'HTTP 404 Not Found' error, a recent update suggests that the remake could be revealed soon, along with its possible official title.
According to Persona Central, the recent update to the "P3RE" domain is consistent with previous updates made by Atlus for their published games. The domain has been moved from the Japanese registrar nameservers to Atlus' own AWS nameservers, which historically has indicated an upcoming game reveal. In fact, many Persona series spin-offs and media have been announced within a few weeks following a nameserver change. Additionally, a Twitter user, MbKKssTBhz5, has leaked the rumored title of the Persona 3 remake to be "Persona 3 Reload," which pays homage to the game's Evokers used to summon Personas. The tweet also suggests a possible release date of this upcoming Winter, potentially as early as November.
Possible events where Atlus could reveal the remake include the Summer Game Fest 2023 on June 8 and rumors of the Persona 3 remake being showcased at the Xbox event. However, it is important for fans to temper their expectations and await official confirmation before getting too excited.