Metaphor: ReFantazio 2024

About

Metaphor: ReFantazio came out on October 11, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, then for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. On Steam, 90% of 25,706 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 1,271 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 2,375 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 78 hours, doing everything about 147 hours.

From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.

Story

Our story takes place in The United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the assassination of the king brings chaos and unrest to the land. Then, one fateful day, a megic known only to the king called the Royal Magic is invoked, and the world becomes embroiled in a royal tournament for the throne. In the midst of this, the protagonist, together with his partner, the fairy Galica, must find a way to break the curse that has been placed on the prince that the kingdom believes to be dead. To do so, they depart on a journey across the vast lands. They will discover that in order to achieve their goal, they must participate in the tournament for the throne, and this great task shall require them to ally with many friends and followers of the various tribes inhabiliting the world.

What is happening now

Metaphor: ReFantazio is an action RPG from Atlus that launched in October 2024 across PC and PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The game has maintained steady momentum through sales promotions, with the publisher running Steam discounts on the title alongside other franchise offerings through late August. An upcoming Switch 2 port is scheduled for November 2026, expanding the game's platform reach. Atlus is also planning a worldwide orchestra concert tour, suggesting the game's soundtrack and cultural footprint have resonated enough to justify live performance events.