NEW Marici Demon Sidequest - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

[@nintendosega100]

I love that Marici randomly gets a side quest, boss fight, boss arena and boss music all dedicated to her randomly. Someone was shilling for her and she deserves it.

[@whoeveritisicannot]

"diagnosis, sir?" "i'm afraid it's peak"

[@alfredhinton8792]

I want them to complete the trinity of the top Hindu gods with having a 3D modern Brahma demon alongside Shiva and Vishnu

[@lowhp_comic]

I don't think we've ever had an official Brahma demon in the mainline games. He's used as one time designs in KMT and Persona 1+2 games but he doesn't seem to have a consistent Kaneko design, hell even *BrahmaN* was the last boss design in Digital Devil Saga 2 as well as Vishnu and Shiva being optional fights!

[@kasumiayanami4501]

Personally I'm hoping to see Krishna from SMT4A in SMTVV or even a future SMT game

[@alfredhinton8792]

@@kasumiayanami4501 wanna see more original demons or reimagining of past demons

[@dumm9714]

Personally i want more lovecraftian demon get their 3d model. Imagine what they could do using nyarlathotep idle animation and cthulu hasnt got any modern design beside the octopus one

[@TalDSruler]

@@lowhp_comic I love the BrahmaN design so much. Such an interesting way to depict the many faces that the deity can take.

[@bently13]

I think the one biggest improvement with SMT V is just, the insane amount of bangers they keep dropping for the boss fights. I've never had a game put out so many battle themes and they're all good.

[@todd3143]

my incredibly bold statement is that smt 5 has the best soundtrack in mainline smt

[@rickyhonablue236]

​@@todd3143 an incredibly bold fact

[@phillemon7664]

@@todd3143 This is a cold take if I've ever seen one. It has the best Mainline OST BY LIGHTYEARS

[@Isuream6331]

I especially like how they give unique themes to the fights with important characters. Helps distinguish them

[@chrispy_1653]

the most out of nowhere update for a sidequest to a game from 5 months ago, not even dlc, no announcement or anything, that's incredible

[@KainZetto]

There was an announcement in Atlus Twitter in August/September. But it was only about new demon navigators

[@akirahisui-lucario5636]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@KainZettoyet I wonder what else they have in store. I’m still waiting for the announcement of Krishna and Maitreya. But I could definitely see some potential sidequests like this but involving Izanami, Ym, Lucifuge, Ahriman, Inti, Ouroboros, Sun Wukong, Ardha, Kaliki, Medusa, Minotaur, Asherah… and something I had on my mind was the thought if it comes true, a Third Canon that only opens up if you complete both Creation and Vengeance. Three characters I could see being a key element in a story expansion for Smt 5’s story would Demiurge, Vanitas and Aion.

[@bean5022]

Holy the new song is great

[@TheBaxes]

Kozuka can't stop cooking, he really needs at least a nomination in the game awards holy shit

[@nahidahamed1742]

ikr so cool

[@exctasyi]

​@@TheBaxesdude absolutely this guy made 42 battle themes for this game in total and none of them are bad it's insane (can't ignore the rest of the absolutely stellar ost)

[@The_Chocolate_One]

ATLUS just out here dropping more banger music in their games like it’s just another day. The hits keep coming!

[@Condor2481]

So, the loredrop here is that basically, humans have a higher potential than demons before the Condemnation. A Nahobino at peak potential is actually stronger than gods before the Condemnation...

[@phillemon7664]

This has huge implications for Metaphor believe it or not

[@578t7645uyb5]

@@phillemon7664 No, it really doesn't. Don't be a lunatic and try to tie everything in some weird headcanon of yours. There's no tie between SMT5V and Metaphor, lol. That's just absurd.

[@Drinkfist]

@@phillemon7664 The Persona devs branched off into a sub studio within Atlas and swore to stop stealing the mainline SMT team's homework and make their own thing. Turns out that means stealing from both SMT and Etrian Oddessy teams but this time paint over it slightly and write the worst dumb story with all major twists being also literally stolen as well. Hell even the battle theme that everyone is talking about is stolen from their SMT team. Metaphor has no LOVE. Their single superboss is a recolored dragon with the same boss track for the whole game. Literally as lazy as can be. But you look over here. At SMTV and see totally unprompted a patch of content with its own newly modeled boss, unique music, quest and followers like the team making it literally cant bear to stop. Metaphor is not the same team and you shouldn't expect anything from them after their massive drop in quality.

[@raikaria3090]

Also; Marici says she was given life by the Infinite Life. Goko says Amibritava [which is his identity] means infinite life. Goko is basically Marici's father. Also "I have no doubt you will be able to weild the power of the infinite light if you will it" Foreshadowing a *Goko* / Amibritava DLC? Which I assume would be the equivilent of SMT 4A Steven.

[@aokyoutsuki7744]

It is the lore that god cemented his rule cuz he gutted them into weak but free knowledge humans and strong but puppet-esque gods, Makes sense that the fusion of the two would essentially be creator candidates

[@ennpii8147]

I've always loved Marici's design since she got her first 3D appearance in SMT:Dx2. Her unique skill animation is very pretty!

[@Richter451]

The backdrop behind her is so mesmerising, og demons returning from devil summoner is also cool beans

[@rezkyterence1696]

hopefully they add more demon in the future. i'm hoping we have the SMT version of Messiah instead of the persona one for the Law route would be nice, kinda getting bored with Metatron and michael always taking the spotlight for the heaven faction.

[@ulysessalvarez8294]

not what you mean but there is a mod that add a shit ton of demons to the game

[@Tenike8]

I'd be happy if they added Merkabah. I'd happily have him in my party to hear "Unclean Ones" during his attacks

[@xerontokyo]

Well we will see some of the dev team especially from the devs of Etrian Odyssey maybe have moved on and are working on Etrian Odyssey VI.

[@kasumifaith3339]

​@@Tenike8 Merkabah would be such a nightmare to make and ringging because of how much details he has It!!

[@Drinkfist]

@@ulysessalvarez8294 I don't want to look at the mod list ever again because last time I checked it was cringy big boobs and reskinning better looking demons with bland fate saberface people.

[@lowhp_comic]

Wait wha??? Theres DLC for this game??? I've been too busy with Metaphor and this new meme i had no idea!

[@KainZetto]

It's not a dlc. Just patch update

[@snuffaluffagus1000]

more than just a simple patch though. There's new content, a subquest boss fight with new demon, new elite virtual trainers and new navigators. Surprising part is that it's all free.

[@ArkayneShad0w]

I hope they keep updating the game, this is so cool....

[@phillemon7664]

I hope so too, so much potential with this model. I wouldn't mind a payed Marduk story expansion DLC

[@ryancampbell6780]

​@@phillemon7664Same. Felt that everything happening in Vengeance chaos route would've culminated in a fight with Marduk, reverse-essenced from Tiamat's remains or something.

[@kasumifaith3339]

I hope that they eventually add both Queen Frost and Frost Ace in the roster with a new Side Quest as well. Them we will have all Frost family in it

[@marcosrodriguez607]

Queen frost NEEDS to be in a mainline game

[@kasumifaith3339]

@marcosrodriguez607 FOR REAL!! Sega already made her first 3D model for Dx2, so Atlus Knows what to base her animations of it.

[@marcosrodriguez607]

@@kasumifaith3339 Man, really wish that this free updates with new demons turn into something usual

[@kasumifaith3339]

@marcosrodriguez607 Same same, plus that they update some models that already in game too. Camael model in V(V) stil is his PS2 model, while Dx2 creste a complete new model for him that is more faithfull to his 2D artwork.

[@marcosrodriguez607]

@@kasumifaith3339 True!

[@todd3143]

ok how can this game not win best ost holy hell

[@bradDark6941]

I swear having this new lore and side quests is leading up to another route update/dlc in the future

[@phillemon7664]

That would be unbelievably based. A Goko CoV neutral ending and Goko boss fight during Yoko's ending would go crazy

[@bradDark6941]

@phillemon7664 agreed, plus the fact the original soundtrack for the game already has a CD and all but here they are dropping a new soundtrack plus the new lore. This feels like a dlc buildup

[@bradDark6941]

My best guess is there's going to be a few more updates hinting at other routes from other characters. then possibly get a story/dlc expansion​@@phillemon7664

[@catgirlwave6520]

I hope they keep adding new demons and osts. And maybe the chances that we'll see Brahma in a 3d model went form 0% to 0,1% 🎉🎉

[@phillemon7664]

Brahma in 3D would be epic and the fact that he's actually name dropped by Shiva helps his chances

[@rikisalim6438]

Didn't expect to see this game got a update and a new demon.

[@nr2676]

Probably demon testing for upcoming new Devil Summoner game (Marici it's Devil Summoner demon).

[@marcosrodriguez607]

I jus got her, Im so happy because she is one of my favourite demons and she is one of the only genuinely nice demons in the game

[@heyyodude8637]

I hope Marici appears in Persona 6. She looks so cool with how she’s literally three beings, each having their own weapon.

[@tejadasari2155]

Huh, new in-game event demon: Marici.

[@thegodslayer8685]

If Marici is the manifestation of the Buddha’s austerity, who would be the manifestations of the other two? (I’m sorry, but forgot what the other ones are.)

[@SuperDanMan11100]

If you are referring to the keys that Bethel has to lead to the Empreayan. The keys are Austerity, Benevolence, and Harmony.

[@thegodslayer8685]

Right, thank you. Now like I said, Marici represents the Buddha’s Austerity. But who would represent the Buddha’s Benevolence and Harmony? I don’t know much about Buddhist deities, so I wanted to know what you guys think.

[@phillemon7664]

This is actually tough but I personally would like to see Mahamayuri as Benevolence for being the one that removes all ailments, dis-ease and suffering and Virochana as Harmony due to being an image of The Absolute like Brahma thus representing the connectivity between all life. I think these four would be perfect for free DLC additions leading into a paid expansion

[@CB-uu8yu]

I'm mad we don't get to fight Goko, but Marici being his battle avatar dayghter and successor is good stuff.

[@lawftbykurama8103]

Another one of Kazuma kaneko's demon designs thats now on 3D model

[@kasumifaith3339]

Not her first 3D model, because her first one was in Dx2

[@nahidahamed1742]

boss music is so good

[@warmybear0451]

i was so burned out on Vengeance. but fuck. now i need to replay it

[@Gryphon13]

Does anyone know if this game will continue to get updates like this? The new demon is sick and i’m hoping we get some more added. Also really enjoying running around with Mara right now lol

[@phillemon7664]

I'm hoping they do more, would love to see Mahamayuri and Virochana as the other two if the theme is something to go by (Buddha's three keys)

[@Tenike8]

Ok but this track slaps. To think the only video on Marici is by Faz right now. First post bragging rights. I gotta wait for someone to upload the OST

[@Grima1805]

great, i just finished a playthrough more to look forward to

[@techreviewerjlox]

Poor thing. Didn’t stand a chance against Agrats Queens Decree. But I imagine if I was lower leveled and didn’t have the Qadistu all at 99 it would have been a challenging battle 😂

[@chris3904]

Kinda sums up my experience too lol but it was a cool quest nonetheless

[@zekromfusion6319]

Hope they add Koga Saburo

[@BlueWingedChaos]

Doing my first play of V and just did this today! Double new for me haha

[@seanstenger9178]

Everyone’s focused on the new battle theme, but what’s the song that plays in her area? I think it’s new, no?

[@exctasyi]

Can someone please upload the OST for this fight it's so good

[@luistonicher2152]

Last week I installed a mod from gamebanana that had this demon in it with the exact model of it, I am so confused right now.

[@Utka_Ivanov]

That mod used unused demons from game files

[@dantemustdie00]

​@Utka_Ivanov what other demons were present?

[@syarifzaki1878]

I want to know too if there's another unused demon

[@ArkayneShad0w]

@@syarifzaki1878 krishna

[@crowiltiziodeltreno4177]

Gosh I hope they'll release fusable YHWH in the future It would be amazing to have the help of the Lord in battle.

[@UnderEssential]

They added a content update?

[@Nobu6]

Yeah this quest+some demon nagivators

[@vongolamistowl]

is it a free update?

[@UnderEssential]

@@vongolamistowl absolutely

[@vongolamistowl]

@@UnderEssential holy atlus w after w

[@venomousraga]

thanks for showcasing formless arrows at the end ❤

[@FazPersona]

I accidentally skipped it in the battle against Marici because I was WAY too used to skipping animations in metaphor LOL. My bad

[@nr2676]

@@FazPersona Yeah Metaphor have over long battle animations.

[@akirahisui-lucario5636]

My wishlist on potential future SMT V VENGEANCE CONTENT - Krishna - Raidou - Expanding the Demon Roster - Maitreya - A Third Story Expansion for completing both Creation and Vengeance. - Ahriman - Demiurge, Vanitas and Aion - Minotaur - Ardha - Flynn and Nanashi - Stephen

[@Tenebris8444]

Im guessing we're getting more of this in between till smt 6 release

[@phillemon7664]

I am hoping and praying

[@SaShA6572]

Should be good combo with Slumber Vortex but then again... 78 lvl? Isn't it a bit late to introduce this demon? Feel it could be good in mid game near 50-60 lvl.

[@Tar4de]

for anyone wondering this is the first time atlus drops free dlc, not even SMTIV (the first megaten to have it) was free, which is weird and at the same time could show a better practice that a lot of gaming companies need to do lmao

[@Legendaryyy77]

SMT dlc added overtime?

[@Utka_Ivanov]

Sidequest added in update

[@raikaria3090]

Is this an update or DLC? Also: There are demons who manifest from the ascended plain to spread faith or *S A L V A T I O N* Krishna? Also; good to see a lategame boss that's not weak to Ice. There's a lot of those...

[@bradDark6941]

I sense new subquests and future route endings incoming

[@Nando75549]

Dx2 Ahriman for Vengeance when~

[@phillemon7664]

That would go hard

[@gabrieldantasfiuza7447]

a nova história do jogo é boa? Ainda não joguei

[@exreboot0993]

Pessoalmente, eu acho bem boa, além de que a historia tem seus furos corrigidos, também tem certas mudanças que dão umas reviravoltas, apesar que eu acho que tem umas coisas que deixam levemente a desejar, mas é só opinião pessoal.

[@ffrows]

is the quest appearing only in CoV or CoC as well? my last run after plat was in Coc, do i really need to finish it again just to replay the cov for the quest or

[@FazPersona]

wouldnt surprise me if it’s available in both

[@ffrows]

@ i’ll see myself in a few hours

[@co8wei]

Weird, you didn't show off the her unique attack with the bow "Formless Arrow". Does your team full block Phys or something?

[@FazPersona]

I did, check the end of the video

[@FazPersona]

15:22

[@akirahisui-lucario5636]

More New Content Inbound?

[@claire4710]

Anyone found the locations of the new navigators yet?

[@leosnap7831]

GAME OF THE YEAR 2024.

[@tomlemao7462]

Is this boss locked behind a specific scenario, or can you fight her in both creation ans vengeance?

[@itsukaredsama320]

You can fight her in both CoC and CoV

[@kazragoth-playerandwatcher1903]

Random Marishiten. Wow

[@ffxiikd1426]

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[@charliewalton5229]

hey do nintendo switch have Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Marici right now i need to know right now🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@KusanagiGaming557]

Is this DLC on PS5 or is it a PC/Switch thing? I wanna do this battle too!

[@vergilkuchiki8771]

Ok but what's her innate?

[@LightningZerker]

Seems like she gets extra press turns when dodging.

[@Utka_Ivanov]

If you attack her with piercing attack, she will counter you with heavy light piercing attack

[@SaShA6572]

Basically Satan innate but she hits with light, the only diference she not like pierce instead ailments. Must be hella usefull in Godborn knowing every fight will use pierce againts you,

[@SuperDanMan11100]

​@Utka_Ivanov The attack also has a chance of inflicting mirage on the demon.

[@wolfiethefurrygamer1908]

Wait, is this an update or a mod?

[@type00haken11]

New update

[@tallflipkick]

New update

[@stefanostsougkranis5851]

They added a new sidequest and new demons, the madlads

[@luistonicher2152]

There is a mod with her exact model, that was released a few months ago

[@wolfiethefurrygamer1908]

Welp, guess I will be pulling an all nighter to continue grinding to do this

[@todd3143]

new artemis?

[@reanschwarzer1525]

ok now that ive seen her im disappointed i thought it was something new but they really are out here looking at the mods and said lets copy their homework but better lmao but hey at least shes official now

[@Utka_Ivanov]

Emm... that mod literally used unused content from game

[@adastro2748]

​@@Utka_Ivanovis there more unused content in the game apart from this?

[@NeutralOffensive]

@@adastro2748I know there was data in the game for some of SMT4A’s demons. I’m not sure if the files are still there in Vengeance, but I remember hearing that Krishna and Maitreya were both referenced in the files of V’s original release, in addition to Shesha (though he’s technically already in the game in the form of Ananta). Satan was also in the files for V’s original release and got fully added in Vengeance. Maybe the others will follow suit.

[@1993StrangeBoy]

​@@Utka_Ivanov not unused content, the mod used her model from SMT Dx2, the gacha SMT