Social simulation elements have become an important part of the Persona series alongside the core JRPG gameplay, and Persona 3 Reload expands upon these mechanics in some clever and unique ways. While the classic Social Link system returns in Persona 3 Reload, players are given other opportunities to deepen their bonds with allies and get to know them in different ways. One of the new ways players can interact with characters in Persona 3 Reload is through dorm hangouts, which seem to run in the opposite direction to Social Links.