As such, the beginning is pretty tame in combat mechanics, with the protagonist meeting up with Strohl, one of the party members, and venturing into a dungeon. The duo work together to eliminate enemies, leveraging the Fast Combat system to gain advantage before fights, utilize magic and more.

Of course, when a boss shows up, it’s time for the protagonist to awaken their inner Persona – er, Archetype. In this case, it’s Seeker, an all-round Lineage. The demo ends there, but expect even more gameplay in the months leading up to its release.

Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on October 11th for Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.

Though there won’t be any announcements of new titles, fans can expect merchandise, stage events and exhibitions. There will be more details announced later, so stay tuned. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on October 11th for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC – head here to check out the Collector’s Edition.

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance arrives on June 14th, pushed forward by one week to potentially avoid conflicting with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It’s an enhanced edition of the 2021 Nintendo Switch title arriving for the same platform but also on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. Players will encounter new demons and dungeons and embark on a new route called the Canon of Vengeance.