For Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse , this patch has become highly sought after for a few reasons:
However, for purists and audiophiles, the Western release came with a significant compromise: an that, while competent, stripped away the original Japanese voice acting. Enter the "Undub" patched version —a fan-made modification that restores the original Japanese voice track while keeping the English text.
🎯 The community-made undub patch perfectly bridges this gap. 🛠️ What the Undub Patch Does
: Copy the luma folder from the patch to the root of your 3DS SD card. USA Version : Folder ID should be 00040000000E5C00 . EUR Version : Rename the folder to 0004000000141C00 . shin megami tensei iv apocalypse undub 3ds patched
If you are playing the EUR version of the game, the process is the same, but you will need to use the EUR Title ID, which is 00040000001A3500 , instead.
: Copy the patch files into the luma/titles/[TitleID]/ folder on your SD card. USA Title ID : 00040000000E5C00 EUR Title ID : 0004000000141C00
Always double-check that "Enable game patching" is turned on in the Luma3DS boot menu, otherwise the system will ignore the custom files entirely. For Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse , this
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. We do not condone piracy. You must own a legal copy of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (either physical cartridge or legitimate eShop purchase) before attempting this process. The following steps assume you have a "hacked" 3DS with custom firmware like Luma3DS.
The game was initially released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on September 20, 2012, under the title "Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse". It later made its way to North America on December 6, 2016, and to Europe on December 16, 2016.
On original 3DS hardware, large LayeredFS patches can sometimes cause a slight delay (1.5–2 seconds) before a voice line plays after the text appears. Performance: 🛠️ What the Undub Patch Does : Copy
is the clearly labeled world map with objective markers, which significantly reduces the frustration of navigating Tokyo's labyrinthine streets. Enhanced Demon Fusion
If you run into issues getting the patch to function properly, verify the following common pain points: