Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Unveils Da’at Shinjuku and Other New Details

SEGA has released additional information about new gameplay features which will appear in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and Da’at Shinjuku.

The story will unfold simultaneously in real-world Tokyo and Da’at, a vast, decimated Tokyo where demons reign supreme, ruthlessly attacking anyone that dares oppose them. In the Canon of Vengeance, players will be able to visit the new Shinjuku area in Da’at, where colossal trees dot the ruined landscape.

Here are some tips to help you navigate Da’at Shinjuku.

Magatsuhi Crystals

Collecting the crystals around Da’at will provide players wit special benefits. Green Magatsuhi Crystals replenish your HP, Yellow Magatsuhi Crystals recover your MP, and Red Magatsuhi Crystals raise your Magatsuhi gauge.

Magatsu Rails

Throughout your journey, you’ll encounter paths made of Magatsuhi that connect two areas of Da’at together. Activating them will open shortcuts or allow you to find hidden areas that are normally inaccessible.

Abscesses

Occasionally, you may spot a large red landmark sprouting from the ground of Da’at. These are abscesses, territories full of demons who’ll attack anyone nearby. Successfully destroying these abscesses will grant players with new Miracles.

Magatsuhi Demons

From time to time, you will encounter foes with powerful skills who radiate an aura made of Magatsuhi. Besting these dangerous demons in battle will earn you valuable items.

Treasure Chests and Amalgams

Yellow treasure chests provide items and Macca, while silver Amalgams will grant you Glory.

Demon Navigator

A demonic ally can aid you as you explore each corner of Da’at. Although they can’t join you in battle,
they will notify you when they find useful items and Magatsu Rails.

Aogami Husks

By examining Aogami Husks in Da’at, you can obtain Aogami Essences and gain new abilities in
battle. You can re-obtain Essences from husks you already examined after a certain amount of time
has passed.

Demon Haunts

By using leyline founts, you can access demon haunts: places where the Nahobino can converse with his demonic allies and give them gifts. You’ll also be able to view them here using the free camera mode. Defeating enemies, exploring areas, and making progress through the game can unlock special conversations in demon haunts, which may result in your allies giving you items or leveling up.

Additionally, Aogami will also appear in Demons Haunts. Talking to him from time to time will allow you to boost your abilities.

Gustave and Cadaver’s Hollow

Gustave (voiced by Yusaku Yara) is the demonic keeper of Cadaver’s Hollow and has a fascination with human belongings. He’s willing to purchase any of the relics you find throughout your adventures in Da’at for Macca.

He will also have a request for you. If you find his pawns, the Miman, scattered across Da’at, and report back, you’ll earn rewards, including Glory to learn new Miracles.

Sophia and Demon Fusion

Sophia, the ruler of the World of Shadows, can fuse your demon allies together to create powerful
new ones.

Use Dyad Fusion to fuse 2 demons together, break down a demon into its components with Reverse Fusion, take advantage of Special Fusion to combine 2–4 predetermined demons into a much more powerful one, or create a demon of the same race by fusing elements together in Elemental Fusion.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is slated for release on 14 June 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam and Windows Store.

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