Persona 3 Reload adds a lot of content that was not in the original game, with one of the more noticeable additions being Linked Episodes. While Persona 3 Portable added the female protagonist route that included Social Links with the male party members, it was not possible to experience these Social Links as the male protagonist.
To replicate this slightly, while not full Social Links, each of the male party members in Persona 3 Reload has Linked Episodes. And each character has five main Linked Episodes that build on one another and need to be completed on the limited dates they are available. Otherwise, any further episodes with that character will disappear for good. To make sure you don't miss any date, we've listed all Linked Episode dates and rewards in Persona 3 Reload below.
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Updated on December 28, 2025 by Jessica Orr: We've updated this article to add every date range each Linked Episode is available on, the location of each character, and an optional Linked Episode date for Junpei. This Junpei meeting isn't essential, but if you really want to see everything Persona 3 Reload has to offer, we recommend seeing it through. Just keep in mind that it activates an event on 1/21 that automatically uses up your time after school.
Are Linked Episodes Missable in Persona 3 Reload?
Unlike Social Links, Linked Episodes can be missed, and should one rank be missed, any future ranks won't appear on their later dates. That being said, some Linked Episodes are more lenient than others. Koromaru, for instance, gives players most of the game to complete his ranks, with new ones being unlocked on the latter-mentioned dates. However, missing a hangout will still leave it available in the coming days.
Whereas Linked Episodes with Ryoji are much less forgiving and are mostly only available on the day they are unlocked and never available again. So, Linked Episodes should always take priority over any other use of time to ensure they are never missed, as other Social Links can be completed later without issue. Should a recent Linked Episode be missed, the Rewind feature can be used to go back and make sure it's completed before the deadline.
Even though some Linked Episodes are available across a date range, keep in mind that characters may not be available on some of the days that date range covers. But as they'll always be available on the first date we mention below, so we recommend speaking with them on that date to avoid accidentally missing a Linked Episode. Unless there's more than one Linked Episode available on that date, in which case you'll have to pick one and experience the other on another date.
Every Junpei Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Junpei's Linked Episodes are available in the Daytime, and he can be found either in the 2F Classroom, or at Iwatodai Strip Mall - except the optional Linked Episode starting on 11/8, where Junpei is found in Dorm 1F in the Evening. To activate this optional Linked Episode, you need to purchase the White Flowers from the Rafflesia florist shop in Port Island Station after completing the Linked Episode available from 11/7 - 11/11, then give the flowers to Junpei in the Dorm.
Here's all of the dates Junpei's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Reward |
|---|---|
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5/12 - 7/3 |
+3 Strength to Junpei's Persona |
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8/9 - 8/28 |
+1 Charm |
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11/7 - 11/11 |
+1 Academics |
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11/8 - 11/20 (Optional) |
N/A |
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12/19 - 12/26 |
+1 Courage |
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1/15 - 1/29 |
Baseball Glove: allows the player to fuse Surt |
Every Akihiko Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Akihiko's Linked Episodes are available in the Evening, and you can find Akhiko at Iwatodai Station. Here's all of the dates Akihiko's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
5/29 - 7/10 |
+5 HP or +3 Max SP for the Protagonist |
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7/24 - 8/31 |
Luxe Tropical Fruit, Imperial Sweets Set, Fresh Juice, +1 Charm |
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10/9 - 11/2 |
+1 Charm |
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12/12 - 12/22 |
+3 SP for the Protagonist |
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1/4 - 1/29 |
Hand Wraps: allows the player to fuse Horus |
Every Koromaru Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Koromaru's Linked Episodes are available in the Daytime, and you can find Koromaru just outside of Iwatodai Dorm. Here's all of the dates Koromaru's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
8/22 - 1/30 |
+1 Charm |
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9/4 - 1/30 |
+1 Courage |
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9/5 - 1/30 |
+3 Agility to Koromaru's Persona |
|
9/16 - 1/30 |
+1 Courage |
|
1/5 - 1/30 |
Koromaru's Collar: allows the player to fuse Byakko |
Every Ken Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Ken's Linked Episodes are available in the Evening, and you can find Ken at the Iwatodai Dorms either on 2F, just outside of the dorms, or on 4F. Here's all of the dates Ken's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
9/8 - 9/30 |
+1 Academics |
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9/15 - 9/30 |
+1 Courage |
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11/10 - 12/2 |
+1 Charm |
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12/22 - 12/30 |
+3 Max SP for the Protagonist |
|
1/19 - 1/27 |
Silver Key: allows the player to fuse Michael |
Every Shinjiro Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Shinjiro's Linked Episodes are available in the Daytime, except his last on 10/5 - 10/31, which is available in the Evening. Shinjiro's location is a little more complicated than others, so we've noted where to find him during each date range below.
Here's all of the dates Shinjiro's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Location |
Reward |
|---|---|---|
|
9/4 - 10/2 |
Speak with Mitsuru in 1F Faculty Office Hallway, then find Shinjiro at Port Island Station Outskirts |
+1 Courage |
|
9/11 - 10/2 |
Port Island Station Outskirts |
+1 Charm |
|
9/13 - 10/2 |
Port Island Station Outskirts |
+1 Academics |
|
9/14 - 10/2 |
Speak with Mitsuru in 1F Faculty Office Hallway, then find Shinjiro at Port Island Station Outskirts |
+1 Courage |
|
10/5 - 10/31 |
Shinjiro's room on Dorm 2F in the Evening |
Incomplete Form: allows the player to fuse Hell Biker |
Every Ryoji Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Ryoji's Linked Episodes are available in the Daytime, except for his last on 31/12, which automatically activates in the Evening. Just like Shinjiro, Ryoji's location differs slightly, so we've also noted where to locate him during each date below.
Here's all of the dates Ryoji's Linked Episodes are available on:
|
Date Available |
Location |
Reward |
|---|---|---|
|
11/9 |
School (Automatically Activates) |
+1 to all stats for the equipped Persona |
|
11/12 - 11/16 |
Classroom 2F |
+1 to all stats for the equipped Persona |
|
11/19 |
Godaigo Inn 2F in Kyoto |
+1 to all stats for the equipped Persona |
|
12/1 |
School Music Room |
+1 to all stats for the equipped Persona |
|
12/31 |
Dorm (Automatically Activates) |
Music Box: allows the player to fuse Saturnus |
Every Takaya Linked Episode in Persona 3 Reload
Most of these Linked Episodes are on rails and can't be missed, with the first few happening on the following days:
- 8/14 Evening
- 8/20 Evening
- 9/18 After School
But Takaya's final episode is missable, and requires players to go to Club Escapade on 1/16 or 1/17 in the Evening. You'll be approached by a suspicious man upon entering, and after talking with him, you can find him in the back left corner under the stairs. Talk to him again, and he will lead you to the "messiah". This activity doesn't take any time and doesn't offer any reward, but it will very slightly change the dialogue between Takaya and the Protagonist during their final meetup.
Persona 3 Reload
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- February 2, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17 / Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- P-Studio
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, RPG, Life Simulation, Strategy
