Atlus has announced that the original Shin Megami Tensei 5 and all of its DLC will be delisted

The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei 5.
(Image credit: Atlus)

Developer Atlus has announced that the original version of Shin Megami Tensei 5 and all of its downloadable content (DLC) will be removed from sale on June 13, 2024.

This was revealed in a recent post to the Atlus website, which we have machine translated. The post states that the download version of Shin Megami Tensei 5, which was released for Nintendo switch on November 11, 2021, in addition to all of its DLC will no longer be sold as of June 13, 2024.

The full list of paid content that will be affected is as follows:

  • Shin Megami Tensei 5
  • Shin Megami Tensei 5 + DLC bundle
  • DLC bundle
  • A Goddess in Training (DLC)
  • Mitama Dance of EXP (DLC)
  • Mitama Dance of Wealth (DLC)
  • Return of the True Demon (DLC)
  • The Doctor’s Last Wish (DLC)
  • The Rage of a Queen (DLC)

The free Safety Difficulty DLC, which adds a more beginner-friendly difficulty setting, will also become unavailable. Although it is not stated in the post, it also seems safe to assume that the free Japanese Voices DLC, which is available outside of Japan, will also be removed. 

The post states that the developers “would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our customers and ask for their understanding.” It concludes by stating that content that has already been purchased will remain available to download, even after sale has been discontinued.

This news comes ahead of the launch of Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance, an enhanced version of the game that is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC on June 14, 2024. Described as the “definitive edition” of Shin Megami Tensei 5, Vengeance will introduce new story elements alongside a wealth of mechanical changes.

While the inability to purchase any new DLC will definitely come as a disappointment to current Shin Megami Tensei 5 owners, the delisting certainly makes sense. With an overhauled version of the game on the way, it seems like a good way to prevent any new players making an accidental purchase.

You might also like...

TOPICS
Dashiell Wood
Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Read more
New Stellar Blade Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC outfit.
Stellar Blade is getting a new crossover DLC with some of its most outrageous outfits yet
An official retro PS5 theme.
The PS5 classic themes are leaving today, but Sony already plans to bring them back
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo is set to discontinue Gold Points rewards a week before the Switch 2 Direct
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's New Game Plus mode is free, but it won't be available at launch
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is coming this year, and I can't wait to be creeped out by SHODAN all over again
Lost Soul Aside
First revealed way back in 2016, action RPG Lost Soul Aside finally has a release date and it's dropping the same day as Elden Ring: Nightreign
Latest in Gaming
Nintendo Music teaser art
Nintendo Music expands its library with songs from Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Tetris
EA Sports F1 25 promotional image featuring drivers Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman.
F1 25 has been officially announced, with this year's entry marking a return for Braking Point and a 'significant overhaul' for My Team mode
A price cut on the PDP Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox.
The brilliant PDP Victrix Pro BFG is my choice when it comes to Xbox controllers, and is currently massively discounted at Amazon
Nintendo Switch Lite
Forget the Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch is getting one last hurrah in a surprise Nintendo Direct tomorrow
8BitDo Ultimate 2 deal
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is the successor to my favorite Switch controller, and it's just received its first substantial Amazon discount
Image of Naoe in AC Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X
Latest in News
Nintendo Music teaser art
Nintendo Music expands its library with songs from Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Tetris
An image of Pro-Ject's Flatten it closed and opened
Pro-Ject’s new vinyl flattener will fix any warped LPs you inadvertently buy on Record Store Day
The iPhone 16 Pro on a grey background
iPhone 17 Pro tipped to get 8K video recording – but I want these 3 video features instead
EA Sports F1 25 promotional image featuring drivers Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman.
F1 25 has been officially announced, with this year's entry marking a return for Braking Point and a 'significant overhaul' for My Team mode
Garmin clippd integration
Garmin's golf watches just got a big software integration upgrade to help you improve your game
Robert Downey Jr reveals himself as Doctor Doom to a delighted crowd at San Diego Comic-Con 2024
Marvel has revealed the full, 27-strong cast for Avengers: Doomsday, and there are plenty of heroes who seemingly won't be part of its roster