It's been stated that Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3, and this is evident in the lack of a female protagonist (who was exclusive to Persona 3 Portable) and The Answer. While The Answer has been listed as part of Persona 3 Reload's DLC expansion pack, some fans of Portable's female protagonist, Kotone Shiomi, remain disappointed. However, it's not just Shiomi that longtime Persona 3 players wanted to see in a full remake.