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Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon announced, limited release photo

We've been watching ever since Atlus sent us hints. We thought we had it figured out this morning. But it's nice to finally get that official confirmation.

A press release from Atlus confirms that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon will be making its way to North America on March 12 for the PlayStation 2. This demon negotiating, case-solving RPG is set in the 1920's where you'll be able to command two demons at once in combat. That's... that's my dream.

The press release states that this game will be "extremely limited in quantity" and that each copy will come with a free Raiho plushie.  Atlus says that "Only a small amount of these rare bundles will be assembled, and each package will be numbered to ensure its rarity and collectible value."

SMT nerds, don't procrastinate. I'm nabbing this as soon as I see it!

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon has an MSRP of $39.99. Check out the new screenshots in our gallery.

Thank you, Atlus!


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the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 01/27/2009 14:05
As soon as it's available.
Funktastic's Avatar
Funktastic at 01/27/2009 14:07
How do we get the plushie/bundle? I have yet to receive an email from Atlus! -_-'
Son of BaconSandwhich's Avatar
Son of BaconSandwhich at 01/27/2009 14:08
I didn't like Devil Summoner. I had a chance to play it after DDS and Nocturne, and this game just couldn't stand up to them in any way.

I wonder how this one will do?
garison's Avatar
garison at 01/27/2009 14:12
I Just reserved the shit out of this game.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 01/27/2009 14:16
Ah rats. Just barely the beginning of the year, and already I can see that my wallet is crying out for the endless barrage of games coming out in the near future.
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 01/27/2009 14:18
garison - where at?
XanderSan's Avatar
XanderSan at 01/27/2009 14:19
Atlus is single-handedly keeping my PS2 alive. I didn't finish the first game, but then I'm so crap at finishing SMT titles, and I just love playing them so much. Devil Summoner felt like it was lacking a little bit, and a polished up version would be glorious.
Colette Bennett's Avatar
Colette Bennett at 01/27/2009 14:21
I am going to buy the everliving fuck out of this.
lwelyk's Avatar
lwelyk at 01/27/2009 14:24
IS THIS IN STOCK ANYWHERE? I NEED TO PREORDER.
AudioTerror's Avatar
AudioTerror at 01/27/2009 14:24
I NEED THIS NOW. Where can I pre-order this?! MONEY IS NO OBJECT
garison's Avatar
garison at 01/27/2009 14:29
@Dale North

My game store (The Source By Circuit City) just uses a book that they write peoples phone numbers and names in. So when they get the game (and hopefully the plushie), they will just give me a call.

Does anyone know if every single copy comes numbered and with the plushie? Or is that just the special edition?
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar
Kyousuke Nanbu at 01/27/2009 14:36
WANT WANT WANT WANT WANT
GuitarAtomik's Avatar
GuitarAtomik at 01/27/2009 14:38
Daddy wants.

I keep forgetting the first one of this exists. Is this a direct sequal to it? Regardless I'll probably go pick up the first one now.
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 01/27/2009 14:39
I'm hoping they send out an email to the Atlus Faithful that explains how to pre-order this. Amazon doesn't have it yet, Gamestop only lists the first game's strategy guide, and I can't find it anywhere on Atlus' site.

Also, balls to extremely limited quantities. It's fine when they do it for a PS1 reprint...but this is a new game.
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 01/27/2009 14:41
its prob limited as the first one didn't sell like hotcakes
AudioTerror's Avatar
AudioTerror at 01/27/2009 14:42
Play Asia has this for pre-order now people! GO GO GO
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 01/27/2009 14:45
Play-Asia is also charging $50...hopefully we hear news soon of a state-side store doing pre-orders...
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 01/27/2009 14:45
gimme some Amazon action!
Josh Tolentino's Avatar
Josh Tolentino at 01/27/2009 14:45
You'd think it'd be available for preorder FIRST on Amazon, given all the super-duper-special deals they seem to have with that site, but NOTHING....
BulletTrain's Avatar
BulletTrain at 01/27/2009 14:45
Must own.
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 01/27/2009 14:53
unangbangkay - yeah. i checked there first. keep watching
garison's Avatar
garison at 01/27/2009 14:57
I REALLY hope I can get a copy.
johannhat's Avatar
johannhat at 01/27/2009 15:05
Okay, much awesome. Considering that I'm getting the first Devil Summoner from Goozex as we speak, I'm going to have to find a way to get this into my hands as well.
grafkhun's Avatar
grafkhun at 01/27/2009 15:05
Atlus > god
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 01/27/2009 15:07
NA release? AWESOME! Limited release? FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Mirax's Avatar
Mirax at 01/27/2009 15:15
Damn, I need to buy like, 20 PS2 games. I hope it still works ._.
pedrovay2003's Avatar
pedrovay2003 at 01/27/2009 15:16
If it's reserveable, I'll do it. Also, it looks like Killzone 2 just took a backseat to this.
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 01/27/2009 15:20
Any word if they's going to be a special version with Nocturne packed in like in Japan?
bayushi's Avatar
bayushi at 01/27/2009 15:29
@ Son of BaconSandwhich I totally concur. I played the first one and was bored to tears. I quickly returned it to Gamefly. Not sure the sequel will be that much better. I love Atlus and SMT, but this is a weak series. Nocturne, DDS 1 and 2, and the Persona series are where it's at.
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 01/27/2009 16:03
longest game title ever?
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar
Gen Eric Gui at 01/27/2009 16:33
I can't believe they used the number 2. This is the 4th Devil Summoner game, Atlus USA. I know you know that.

I am going to pull some strings and call in a few favors to see if I can get multiple copies of this -before- launch and decorate my room with Raihos. I am so excited.

@Paladi: No, we're not getting the special edition Nocturne. You're not really missing anything, we already have that exact version of the game, except our versions have a Dante skin instead of a Raidou skin.

@F Whipple: Nope. Vs. the Soulless Army has one more letter than Vs. the Abaddon King. Of course, it's even if you count the 2, which I don't.


@People who were bored with the first one: This one has a whole slew of new features that actually make the game a lot more palatable. Look into it, they may have fixed what you didn't like about the previous game.
SetoChaos's Avatar
SetoChaos at 01/27/2009 17:08
If anyone can tell me where I can get a copy that will ship to the UK it would be much appreciated. I've checked Play-Asia but they don't seem to have it. Email me at kaibachaoschampion@gmail.com
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 01/27/2009 17:11
I WAS RIGHT.
Chibi_Zero's Avatar
Chibi_Zero at 01/27/2009 17:15
Gen Eric Gui: I enjoyed the first one. I just HATED having to fight every boss in the game a second time. Eventually I just gave up in the final dungeon. Which is sad since I actually enjoyed the plot...
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 01/27/2009 17:16
Also don't be a greedy bitch Gen, THE COPIES ARE NUMBERED... LITERALLY!
The Grudge's Avatar
The Grudge at 01/27/2009 17:30
Mines!

I hope I get the notification to pre-order this before it sells out.
BulletMagnet's Avatar
BulletMagnet at 01/27/2009 18:41
Eyes are on my inbox...keep me posted, Atlus, you know my money's yours!
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 01/27/2009 19:14
Gen Eric Gui:

That's ashame. I wasn't into SMT when it was released, and I missed it. I want to go back and play it, but I've had a hard time to find a copy in my area.

Also: I can understand if you cant pronounce the name right, but at least spell it right when it's ON THE SAME PAGE!!! IT'S PALIDI, not PALADI!!
Rabite890's Avatar
Rabite890 at 01/27/2009 22:37
A limited release on an ATLUS game? JESUS FUCKING CHRIST!
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar
Gen Eric Gui at 01/27/2009 23:13
@PalAdi: I WILL TYPE YOUR NAME HOWEVER I WANT. IT LOOKS LIKE PALADIN AND THAT'S HOW I'M GOING TO TYPE IT.

@Wedge: DON'T CARE I WILL HAVE MY RAIHOS. WHEREVER THE HEE IS, THAT'S WHERE THE HO GOES, MY FRIEND.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar
Cowboy TTop at 01/28/2009 06:52
Cool. I just hope we get it over here in the U.K.
Aziel13's Avatar
Aziel13 at 01/28/2009 12:45
GOTTA HAVE IT DO WANT!
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 01/28/2009 18:09
The stored I asked have never heard of it. Oh well.
pedrovay2003's Avatar
pedrovay2003 at 01/28/2009 23:07
For everyone still reading this, apparently the "Limited Release" is only the one with the plush. The game itself will be just as available as all of Atlas's other games for the first few months after its release.
zombiekiller13's Avatar
zombiekiller13 at 01/29/2009 07:19
Good to hear. Getting the plush doll would be cool, but my son or daughter would probably end up taking it, like the Teddy doll that came in that Persona 4 pack.

Now I just need to wait and see if Amazon gets it.
inconsistent's Avatar
inconsistent at 01/30/2009 20:17
It's available for pre-order now on Amazon.
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