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Metaphor: ReFantazio Box Art
Publisher
Atlus
Developer
Studio Zero
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, PC
Release Date
11 October 2024: WW: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantasy turn-based RPG developed by Studio Zero and published by Atlus.

It is developed by the creative leads of Persona 3, 4, and 5.

Latest Updates For Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio Director is Already Working on His Next Game

Metaphor: ReFantazio Director is Already Working on His Next Game

Katsura Hashino – the director of Persona 3, 4, 5, and the recently released Metaphor: ReFantazio – has already started working on his next project at Atlus.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Patches Add Anti-Aliasing to PC Version, Fix New Game+ Save Data Issue

Metaphor: ReFantazio Patches Add Anti-Aliasing to PC Version, Fix New Game+ Save Data Issue

PC players can also look forward to higher overall Master Volume thanks to adjustments made to the audio volume balance.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Debuts on Top of Japanese Charts with Over 108,000 Units Sold

Metaphor: ReFantazio Debuts on Top of Japanese Charts with Over 108,000 Units Sold

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO sold over 63,000 physical units in Japan upon its launch, while Silent Hill 2 debuted in third place with over 29,000 units sold.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Surpasses 85,000 Peak Concurrent Players

Metaphor: ReFantazio Surpasses 85,000 Peak Concurrent Players

Atlus' fantasy RPG launched for PC and consoles last week, selling over a million units within its first six hours.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Climbs to Over 61,000 Concurrent Steam Players

Metaphor: ReFantazio Climbs to Over 61,000 Concurrent Steam Players

Atlus' fantasy RPG gets off to a flying start, attracting a larger playerbase upon release than the likes of Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Tales of Arise, and many others.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Sells Over 1 Million Units

Metaphor: ReFantazio Sells Over 1 Million Units

Out now for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Studio Zero's epic fantasy RPG has seemingly surpassed the record set by Persona 3 Reload.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Developer Interview Details Setting, Combat, and More

Metaphor: ReFantazio Developer Interview Details Setting, Combat, and More

Director Katsura Hashino – known for having previously directed Persona 3, 4, and 5 – speaks about his upcoming fantasy RPG ahead of its imminent release.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Enters Steam’s Global Top Sellers Charts Ahead of Release

Metaphor: ReFantazio Enters Steam’s Global Top Sellers Charts Ahead of Release

Atlus' turn-based fantasy RPG is due out on October 11, and ahead of its release, it's continuing to climb up Steam's sales charts.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Hypes up Imminent Launch

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Hypes up Imminent Launch

Atlus and Sega's new turn-based fantasy IP will launch later this week for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reviews Indicate Another Game of the Year Contender

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reviews Indicate Another Game of the Year Contender

Launching on October 11th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, and PC, the Atlus-published RPG has scored a 91 on Opencritic.

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake Receive First Reviews

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Silent Hill 2 Remake Receive First Reviews

Studio Zero's eagerly-awaited RPG received a 37 out of 40 from Famitsu, while Bloober Team's remake scored a 35 out of 40.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Highlights Premise, Combat, and New Archetypes

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Highlights Premise, Combat, and New Archetypes

The Elemental Master, Trickster, Destroyer, and Dark Knight are just some of the +40 Archetypes players can unleash in battle.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Free Prologue Demo is Available Today

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Free Prologue Demo is Available Today

Progress from the demo will transfer to the game when it launches on October 11th for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is as Long as Persona 5, Post-Story Content Teased by Director

Metaphor: ReFantazio is as Long as Persona 5, Post-Story Content Teased by Director

Studio Zero's Katsura Hashino thought it would be a "little bit shorter", but the team added "so much content" and "so much stuff."

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Highlights Bounties, Informants, and Brilehaven

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Highlights Bounties, Informants, and Brilehaven

The port town of Brilehaven hosts several unique activities for players, from seafood restaurants to boat tours and a Coliseum.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Travel Routines, Virga Island, and Eupha Revealed in New Gameplay

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Travel Routines, Virga Island, and Eupha Revealed in New Gameplay

Studio Zero reveals a new ally that can join the protagonist's party while outlining scenic locations, nighttime activities, and more.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Gauntlet Runner Activities and Main Quest Dungeon Revealed

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Gauntlet Runner Activities and Main Quest Dungeon Revealed

Director Katsura Hashino noted a "lot of creative fantasy dungeons", both big and small when the RPG launches on October 11th.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Highlights Stunning Locations, Bosses, and More

Metaphor: ReFantazio Trailer Highlights Stunning Locations, Bosses, and More

Director Katsura Hashino also noted a "wide variety" of activities for the player, including monster-slaying sub-quests and cliff diving.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Announced for August 28th

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Announced for August 28th

The next Atlus Broadcast will discuss the game's "journey" aspect and the various daily activities one can add to their schedule.

Metaphor: ReFantazio English Cast Includes Honkai: Star Rail, Final Fantasy 16 Voice Actors

Metaphor: ReFantazio English Cast Includes Honkai: Star Rail, Final Fantasy 16 Voice Actors

Studio Zero's fantasy RPG will also receive "brand-new content" during the Xbox @ Gamescom 2024 livestream on August 23rd.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Animated Trailer Showcases the Beginning at Grand Trad

Metaphor: ReFantazio Animated Trailer Showcases the Beginning at Grand Trad

Watch the protagonist and Gallica navigate the streets of the Royal Capital ahead of the RPG's worldwide launch on October 11th.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Includes Followers Who Unlock New Archetypes and Benefits

Metaphor: ReFantazio Includes Followers Who Unlock New Archetypes and Benefits

By completing quests and helping followers with their tasks, new Archetypes become available, which can be strengthened.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Election Candidates Detailed in New Atlus Showcase

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Election Candidates Detailed in New Atlus Showcase

Forden and Louise may be the favorites, but you'll also have to compete with other tribes to improve your ranking in the tournament.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Set for July 29

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Set for July 29

Atlus will release new details on many of the characters in the upcoming RPG's expansive cast, the developer says.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Features an In-Game Memorandum with Lore Details

Metaphor: ReFantazio Features an In-Game Memorandum with Lore Details

Players can refer to the Memorandum to learn more about Euchronia's various people, the nation's history, its magic, culture, and more.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Reveals Two New Companions and Their Archetypes

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Reveals Two New Companions and Their Archetypes

Neuras pilots the Gauntlet Runner and awakens the Gunner Archetype, while Junah is a songstress who brings forth the Masked Dancer.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Story Trailer Sets up an Epic Fantasy Journey

Metaphor: ReFantazio Story Trailer Sets up an Epic Fantasy Journey

Atlus' highly anticipated role-playing game is set to launch for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC this October.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Will Receive New Story and Companion Details on July 6th

Metaphor: ReFantazio Will Receive New Story and Companion Details on July 6th

Director Katsura Hashino will also discuss the title's worldview before its launch on October 11th for PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Won’t Let You See All its Dungeons in One Playthrough, Says Director

Metaphor: ReFantazio Won’t Let You See All its Dungeons in One Playthrough, Says Director

"All these dungeons have different difficulty levels, so it's up to you how to spend your time," says Studio Zero's Katsura Hashino.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Gameplay Showcases Opening Section and Combat

Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Gameplay Showcases Opening Section and Combat

The nearly 23-minute long playthrough highlights the early combat mechanics and enemies leading up to the first real boss fight.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Includes Retry Battle, Network Feature for Checking Other Players’ Teams

Metaphor: ReFantazio Includes Retry Battle, Network Feature for Checking Other Players’ Teams

Check what other players have used to clear the game's dungeons and swap to those compositions with a simple button press.

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Synthesis Allows for Combining Archetypes in Battle

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Synthesis Allows for Combining Archetypes in Battle

Three party members can activate Special Synthesis for a powerful attack, and each Archetype changes the weapon used in Fast combat.

Metaphor: ReFantazio- New Archetypes, Lineages, and Evolved Archetypes Detailed

Metaphor: ReFantazio- New Archetypes, Lineages, and Evolved Archetypes Detailed

There are 14 Archetype Lineages, but players can mix and match different types while unlocking higher tiers for new abilities.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Features Over 40 Archetypes, New Gameplay Revealed

Metaphor: ReFantazio Features Over 40 Archetypes, New Gameplay Revealed

Archetypes represent each character's class, with evolutions to unlock and powerful abilities to unleash across many battles.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Announced for June 7th

Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestream Announced for June 7th

The second official livestream airs several hours after Summer Game Fest and features a "closer look" with director Katsura Hashino.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Confirmed for Summer Game Fest

Metaphor: ReFantazio Confirmed for Summer Game Fest

Atlus' Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima will also make "a very special live stage appearance" to share new details on the game.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Won’t Have Any Romance Options

Metaphor: ReFantazio Won’t Have Any Romance Options

Players will be able to increase bonds with characters, but unlike the Persona games, that won't lead to any romances.

Atlus Fes Set for June, Includes Demos of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance

Atlus Fes Set for June, Includes Demos of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance

Attendees can also pick up merch and check out exhibitions and stage events. However, there won't be any new titles announced.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector’s Edition Revealed

Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector’s Edition Revealed

The physical Collector's Edition will include a number of goodies, including an art book, the official soundtrack, a steelbook case, and more.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Deep Dive Reveals Cities, Field Exploration, Gauntlet Runner, and More

Metaphor: ReFantazio Deep Dive Reveals Cities, Field Exploration, Gauntlet Runner, and More

In addition to announcing an October launch date for the fantasy RPG, Atlus has also revealed several new gameplay details.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Deep Dive Showcases Combat, Dungeons, Followers System, and More

Metaphor: ReFantazio Deep Dive Showcases Combat, Dungeons, Followers System, and More

Atlus' highly anticipated fantasy RPG will launch on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches October 11th

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches October 11th

Directed by Katsura Hashino of Persona 5 fame, the massive fantasy RPG will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC worldwide.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase is 30 Minutes Long

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase is 30 Minutes Long

Studio Zero will share the "appeal of this title", which launches worldwide this Fall for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Confirmed for April 22

Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Confirmed for April 22

Atlus' fantasy RPG is scheduled to release this Fall for PlayStation5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Available to Wishlist on PS Store and Xbox Store, New Details Revealed

Metaphor: ReFantazio Available to Wishlist on PS Store and Xbox Store, New Details Revealed

Players embark on quests and explore dungeons during the day while building relationships and gathering "virtues" at night.

Atlus is Planning a Metaphor: ReFantazio Spinoff for Netflix Games – Rumour

Atlus is Planning a Metaphor: ReFantazio Spinoff for Netflix Games – Rumour

A known leaker has claimed that Atlus "plans to expand Metaphor: ReFantazio as a new IP in different ways."

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload Will Release for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload Will Release for Nintendo Switch 2 – Rumour

Atlus' upcoming RPGs, both of which are set to launch this year, won't be available on the Switch, but a prominent leaker has confirmed they will be coming to its successor.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – New Screenshots Showcase Characters, Enemies, Locations, and More

Metaphor: ReFantazio – New Screenshots Showcase Characters, Enemies, Locations, and More

Atlus' fantasy RPG is set to launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC sometime in Fall 2024.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Battle System Allows for Defeating Weaker Enemies Immediately

Metaphor: ReFantazio Battle System Allows for Defeating Weaker Enemies Immediately

If you spot a weaker enemy, you can defeat it on the field in real time, while more challenging foes necessitate turn-based combat.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Details Archetypes, Magic, and Freedom-of-Choice in New Video

Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Details Archetypes, Magic, and Freedom-of-Choice in New Video

Players embark on a journey to become the next king, undertaking battles and exploring the world in a limited period while making allies.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches Fall 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches Fall 2024

Atlus' upcoming fantasy RPG took the stage at The Game Awards 2023 with a packed new trailer.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Confirmed for The Game Awards 2023

Metaphor: ReFantazio Confirmed for The Game Awards 2023

Atlus' upcoming fantasy RPG will take the stage at the upcoming event, it has been confirmed.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reaffirmed for 2024, Persona 6 Releasing in 2025 – Rumor

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reaffirmed for 2024, Persona 6 Releasing in 2025 – Rumor

A Persona party game with characters from the series and Persona 5X, a mobile version of Persona 5, are also reportedly coming next year.

Sega and Atlus Will Discuss Latest Titles in Special Broadcast on September 21st

Sega and Atlus Will Discuss Latest Titles in Special Broadcast on September 21st

The first iteration of the Sega News broadcast will feature about 50 minutes of details on the "newest titles", and will air monthly.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reveals New Details on Story and Setting

Metaphor: ReFantazio Reveals New Details on Story and Setting

Atlus' upcoming RPG will see players traveling through a fantasy kingdom to gain support for an election to become the next king.

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Fantasy Setting Will Use Modern Elements for “a Unique Twist”

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Fantasy Setting Will Use Modern Elements for “a Unique Twist”

Though the game was originally supposed to have a more conventional Western medieval fantasy setting, Studio Zero decided to pivot to something more unique.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is in the Polishing Stages of Development

Metaphor: ReFantazio is in the Polishing Stages of Development

Atlus epic high fantasy RPG is scheduled to launch sometime next year for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PC.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Aims to be “a Third Pillar” for Atlus

Metaphor: ReFantazio Aims to be “a Third Pillar” for Atlus

Director Katsura Hashino is hoping that the upcoming fantasy RPG will stand alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei as one of Atlus' flagship properties.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is Also Coming to PS4, PS5, and Steam

Metaphor: ReFantazio is Also Coming to PS4, PS5, and Steam

After its announcement for Xbox Series X/S and PC via the Windows Store, Sega Korea confirmed other platforms in a now-deleted tweet.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Will be “a Fantasy Experience Unlike Any Other”, New Screenshots Revealed

Metaphor: ReFantazio Will be “a Fantasy Experience Unlike Any Other”, New Screenshots Revealed

Made by the creative leads of Persona 3, 4, and 5, the upcoming fantasy RPG is due out sometime next year.

Project Re Fantasy Officially Titled Metaphor: ReFantazio, Releasing in 2024

Project Re Fantasy Officially Titled Metaphor: ReFantazio, Releasing in 2024

Announced in 2017, the epic role-playing game is from director Katsura Hashino of Persona 5 fame and coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Project Re Fantasy is Making Progress “Little by Little”; Atlus Has 5-6 Projects in the Works

Project Re Fantasy is Making Progress “Little by Little”; Atlus Has 5-6 Projects in the Works

When counting Vanillaware and collaborations with other external teams, Alus is working on about 10 projects right now.

Persona and Project Re Fantasy Announcements Coming in 2021, Atlus Devs Suggest

Persona and Project Re Fantasy Announcements Coming in 2021, Atlus Devs Suggest

Studio Zero's Project Re Fantasy is apparently "at its climax" in development.

Atlus’ Project Re Fantasy Might Also Come To Portable Consoles, Job Listing Suggests

Atlus’ Project Re Fantasy Might Also Come To Portable Consoles, Job Listing Suggests

The new fantasy RPG might also release for the Switch.

Shin Megami Tensei 5 and Project Re Fantasy Are “Under Active Development” – Atlus

Shin Megami Tensei 5 and Project Re Fantasy Are “Under Active Development” – Atlus

No, they haven't forgotten about SMT 5.

Project Re FANTASY Receives New Teaser, Director Offers Development Update

Project Re FANTASY Receives New Teaser, Director Offers Development Update

Studio Zero is currently seeking more programmers and designers for development.

Persona 5 Director’s Next Game is Codenamed “Project Re Fantasy”

Persona 5 Director’s Next Game is Codenamed “Project Re Fantasy”

Project Re Fantasy will be developed by Atlus's Studio Zero.

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