Summary
Atlus has released a new patch forMetaphor: ReFantazio, adding some new menu options and fixes for all console and PC players. Released in October 2024,Metaphor: ReFantaziocontinues to report impressive sales and a long stream of accolades, becoming one of the most popular RPGs in recent memory.
First announced by Atlus in 2016 under the codenameProject Re:Fantasy,Metaphor: ReFantaziosold one million copies globallyon its first day, becoming the most successful launch in the studio’s history. The title, which follows a young boy as he attempts to become King of the medieval fantasy realm of Euchronia, has continued to see both commercial and critical acclaim, winning multiple Game of the Year awards and boasting an overall player rating of 100 onOpenCritic. The developers aren’t finished with the game just yet, as a new update has just been released across all systems.
Version 1.11 ofMetaphor: ReFantaziobrings some changes to the game’s menu options, making it easier for fans to navigate the title’s many screens. Players on all platforms are now able to change their battle formation and swap party members from both the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, when navigating to the item screen, a new function will let players jump to specific locations, potentially speeding up some of the minutiae of gameplay. A number of bug fixes have also been implemented on PC, including those relating to camera movement, frame rate, and controller inputs. Atlus continues totweakMetaphor: ReFantaziowith these smaller patches, with the team seeming dedicated to providing players with the best possible experience.
Given its incredibly positive reception, questions relating toa potentialMetaphor: ReFantaziosequelhave begun to pop up, with the game’s director recently commenting on the possibility. According to Katsura Hashino, while no concrete sequel plans exist at this moment in time, he hopes that this will change in the future. In an interview with Weekly Famitsu, Hashino explained that he createdMetaphor: ReFantazioin the hopes that it would someday stand alongsidePersonaandShin Megami Tenseias its own fully fledged JRPG series.
While a secondMetaphor: ReFantaziotitle isn’t currently in the cards, fans are expecting to hear some long-awaited news from Atlus sometime soon. 2025 will mark the ninth anniversary ofPersona 5, and many are beginning to wonderwhenPersona 6will be revealed. With the release ofMetaphorcatapulting the company to new heights of success, many fans believe that to keep the momentum going, announcing a new entry in the studio’s flagship series is the perfect move.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
