UPDATE: In the next update, era verified user, Salromano Atlus confirmed that the appearance of GAME PASS in the trailer was a template error. Shin Megami Tensei V doesn’t seem to be coming to Xbox Game Pass (yet). See also Wario64’s tweet below.
In Slipknot’s Instagram reel, it looks like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Xbox Game Pass.
*Updated: The Instagram Reel in question has now been deleted by Atlus West
In an Instagram thread on atlus_west’s Instagram page, a collaboration between Slipknot and the developer seemingly linked that Shin Megami Tensei V is coming to Game Pass. Official artwork running at the bottom of Instagram War features Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Windows, Steam and… Game Pass!
The Xbox Store lists the title as:
Embark on this definitive version of the critically acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei V, massively expanded with a brand new story with new locations, demons and choices that will dictate the fate of all existence. As a special pre-order bonus, get two Sacred Treasure sets to help you on your journey through Da’at.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance consists of two complete story paths: experience an all-new path, “Canon of Vengeance” – a dramatic tale of revenge for the fallen, centered around new characters and a mysterious cohort of demons, the Qadištu, who weave their own dark plans beyond war those who fight to maintain order and those who try to resist it. Or explore the original story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the “Canon of Creation” – the eternal conflict between angels and demons, in which the protagonist fights for the fate of the world. When our protagonist’s way home is blocked by a gruesome murder scene in modern Tokyo, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He wakes up in the new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by the apocalypse now called Da’at… but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior appears and the two unite to become a powerful being, neither human nor by a demon: Nabobino. . With his newfound strength, the protagonist ventures across Da’at, a mysterious realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants in a constant conflict for survival. In search of answers, the protagonist must forge his own path in the battle between angels and demons to dictate the fate of the world.
KEY FEATURES The definitive version of Shin Megami Tensei V Fully developed with stunning visuals for modern consoles, the dark lore, unnerving atmosphere and beautiful and monstrous demons are back and better than ever. Massively expanded with new areas, demons and music, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance offers more accessible gameplay, an improved combat system, new demon experiences and better terrain exploration.
A Tale of Vengeance or Creation Which path will you choose? Experience a brand new story of Revenge of the Fallen or the original story of Shin Megami Tensei V, both full of conflict and tragic decisions that force you to confront which ideologies you are willing to fight for. As order and chaos crumble around you, forge your own path to dictate the fate of humanity.
Explore a post-apocalyptic world battle through a decimated Tokyo, reduced to a vast wasteland and overrun by mythical demons. Move across wide open areas to explore new locations for life-saving items, or encounter hundreds of familiar demons and dozens of new ones to fight or befriend as allies.
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