The 2024 RPG with a Metacritic score of 87 finally has a free demo you can play right now

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Revenge, a widely acclaimed 2024 RPG, finally has a demo available for anyone who wants to try the game for free. Although SMT5 was originally released on Switch in 2021, the Revenge redux brought the game to more platforms with added and revised content. However, as a long, story-driven game, it can still be a big commitment for newcomers.

As announced by developer ATLUS and featured in a trailer available on ATLUS West Official YouTube channel, the Shin Megami Tensei 5: Revenge demo continues after a free DLC update for the game released on November 4th. Progress from the demo will carry over to the full game if players decide to purchase the base game and continue the story they started in the demo.

The demo allows players to choose between Revengethe new story titled “Canon of Vengeance” and the original SMT5 story “Canon of Creation”. It can be accessed on both Steam and the PlayStation Store.

SMT V: Vengeance Demo arrives 5 months after launch

The successful game has been on the market for some time

Originally planned for release on June 21, 2024, SMT 5: Revenge was finally postponed to June 14, 2024. At the time, a free demo was not available, but It is now possible to play a significant portion of the game before deciding to purchase. As for the recent DLC update, SMT 5: Revenge added new demon Kishin Marici and fan-selected demonic navigators Hell Biker, Idun, Dionn mac Cumhaill, Mothman, Mara and Cleopatra, along with new elite difficulty mode for the virtual trainer.

SMT 5: Revenge Expands the original game with new areas, demons and demon combat, and improved accessibility options. Revenge also differs from the original SMT5 as a story about seeking revenge compared to the first game’s focus on creation. When the game was released 5 months ago, Screen Rant gave SMT 5: Revenge a 3.5/5, which is “Very Good” by Screen Rant’s review metric, considering the new content a wonderful addition to the SMT series despite a surplus of stiff and repetitive combat.

Demo could introduce new players to SMT

A free way to try SMT 5 could attract players on the fence

Although the demo was released much later SMT 5: Revenge been on the market, will allow those who have been on the fence SMT5 a chance to see for themselves if they want to play. The game also offers the most modern entry point in SMTthen this could be the perfect opportunity to dive into the JRPG franchise for the first time.

It is important to note that the demo will bring progression to the base game, so that new players do not have to restart the initial chapters of the game. Overall, having access to a demo for Shin Megami Tensei 5: Revenge it’s good for both the franchise and those interested in playing it, serving to increase the game’s success.

Sources: Official ATLUS West/YouTube