New Switch Online Game Trial is an amazing JRPG (Europe)

The trial will run from October 16 to October 22, 2025, and will allow Nintendo Switch Online members from Europe to download and play the entire game during this period. This is part of Nintendo’s ongoing initiative to spotlight major titles through its Game Trial program, which lets players dive into full versions of select games at no additional cost beyond their subscription.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the expanded and definitive edition of the original Shin Megami Tensei V, which first launched in 2021. This enhanced version, released in 2024, introduces a brand-new storyline known as the “Canon of Vengeance”, alongside the original “Canon of Creation” route. The new narrative path features fresh characters, locations, and demons, offering both newcomers and returning fans a dramatically different experience.

The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo overrun by angels, demons, and other supernatural forces. Players take on the role of a high school student who fuses with a mysterious being to become the Nahobino, a powerful entity caught in the eternal struggle between order and chaos. It has a signature demon negotiation system, branching storylines, and challenging turn-based combat, we can say Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has been praised as one of Atlus most ambitious RPGs to date.

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can already pre-download the trial to be ready for launch. Progress made during the trial will carry over to the full game if players decide to purchase it afterward, making this an ideal opportunity for those curious about the series to test it out without commitment. For Atlus, it’s also a chance to introduce more players to the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, which has long been beloved for its darker themes and strategic gameplay compared to its more widely known spin-off, Persona.

With a limited window to explore its vast world, players may not be able to complete the entire journey during the trial, but they will certainly get a strong taste of the game’s atmosphere, mechanics, and narrative depth. This is a rare chance to experience one of the genre’s standout titles at no extra cost.