Switch 2 demo raised some eyebrows
Persona 3 Reload landed a demo on the Switch 2 eShop and some players noticed the game didn’t always keep a smooth frame rate. The listing says 30FPS, but folks spotted occasional stutters and drops that made the experience feel a bit jittery — like a dramatic pause in the middle of a cutscene.
Atlus knows and is working on it
The studio isn’t pretending nothing happened. Producer Yoshihiro Komori confirmed the team is taking steps to improve performance, but those fixes need careful testing. In short: they’re on it, but the polish won’t arrive before the game’s launch — expect improvements to roll out as post-launch patches.
What that means for players
Don’t panic. The demo still gives a good taste of the game, and save data from the demo will carry over to the full release if you try it. If you’re picky about frame-rate consistency, you might want to wait for the upcoming updates, but casual players can still get a feel for the game now.
Our review and follow-ups
We’ll be publishing a full review that includes a closer look at how Persona 3 Reload performs on the Switch 2, so keep an eye out. If Atlus shares more details or patches hit, we’ll report on any improvements and whether the frame-rate hiccups have been tamed.
Short and sweet takeaway
Yes, there are hiccups. Yes, Atlus is working on them. No, it won’t be fixed on day one — but updates are coming. Treat it like a slightly annoyed ghost: a bit spooky now, but likely to calm down after some TLC.
