Metaphor ReFantazio: Release date, platforms, demo, trailers & more
AtlusMetaphor: ReFantazio is a brand new IP from Atlus, the creators behind the beloved Persona franchise. It swaps out their traditional real-world school narratives for a high fantasy setting, and JRPG fans will be able to get their hands on it in 2024.
If you’re keen to jump into this new fantasy world, this is all the information we’ve got on the game so far.
Release date & platforms
Metaphor ReFantazio will be released worldwide on October 11, 2024.
The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
You can bond with your Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Demo
On September 25, 2024, a playable demo was released for Metaphor ReFantazio on all platforms which gives fans the chance to experience the beginning of the JRPG, and your save data will carry over into the full release.
The demo’s content includes the following aspects:
- Play through the beginning of the journey to lift the curse of death on the protagonist’s best friend, the prince.
- You can explore the first four dungeons.
- You can unlock seven of the more than 40 classes called “Archetypes.”
- You will meet six followers, including party members who will support the protagonist’s journey.
Editions
There are multiple editions of the game available to pre-order. You can find a full breakdown of them all below:
Physical / Digital Standard Edition – $69.99
- Physical or Digital Base Game
- Archetype EXP Chest Set:
- 10x Hero’s Incenses (Increases Archetype Experiences by 100)
- 5x Hero’s Fruits (Increases Archetype Experiences by 500)
- Adventurer’s Journey Pack:
- 30,000 Reeve (In-game currency)
- 5x Expensive Medicines (Restores 200 HP to one ally)
- 5x Revival Medicines (Revives an ally)
- 3x Magical Breads (Gradually recover MP while in dungeon)
- 2x Stale Blackbreads (Deals heavy Almighty damage to one enemy)
Digital Deluxe Edition – $99.99
- Digital Base Game
- Digital Soundtrack
- Digital Artbook
- Everything in the Digital Standard edition
- Costume & Battle BGM Set DLC:
- Shujin Academy School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Yasogami High School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Gekkoukan High School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Seven Sisters High School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- St. Hermelin High School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Jouin High School Uniform (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Samurai Garb (7), Battle BGM & Battle Jingle Set
- Etrian Odyssey Series Classes Costume (7) & Battle BGM Set
- Atlus 35th Anniversary Digital History Book + Soundtrack
Collector’s Edition – $149.99
- Base game
- Everything in the Digital Dexlue edition
- Steelbook®
- Physical Soundtrack
- Physical Artbook
- Homo Tenta Metallic Pins
- Sticker Sheet
- Kingdom of Euchronia Cloth Map
- Costume & Battle BGM Set DLC Voucher
Trailers
Metaphor: ReFantazio received its official world premiere during the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase where the game’s announcement trailer was shared:
Following on from the initial trailer, another was revealed during the 2023 Game Awards:
Another look at Metaphor: ReFantazio comes from the official story trailer that was shared on July 5, 2024. It highlights a mixture of gameplay and non-gameplay footage to shine a spotlight on the game’s main story.
The Travel Beyond Fantasy trailer gave fans another look at the core gameplay loops that involve traversing the Kingdom of Euchronia and securing the trust of citizens.
Metaphor ReFantazio Showcase
On April 22, 2024, Atlus hosted an official showcase for Metaphor ReFantazio where director Katsura Hashino shared new gameplay footage and went into detail about a number of the game’s mechanics and the main story.
On July 5, 2024, another showcase aired that shared details about the start of the story, including the protagonist’s main goal and why he joins the Tournament for the Throne. It also provided a new look at some of your travel companions who will join you throughout the game.
You can check out the full showcase below:
Gameplay & Story details
Metaphor ReFantazio’s 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 magic known only to the king called the Royal Magic is invoked, and the world becomes embroiled in a royal tournament for the throne.
The protagonist soon sets out on a journey around the world to forge bonds to support their claim for the throne.
Metaphor: ReFantazio features a blend of turn-based and real-time gameplay. Those familiar with Atlus’ previous titles, like Persona 5, will find similar gameplay elements in the upcoming JRPG. Turn-based combat plays a big role but there’s also an exciting blend of real-time action with the player being able to attack, dodge, dash, and analyze enemies in real-time.
During combat, characters can attack using a Weapon, guard, or use Items. However, there are also options to use “Archetype” powers and team up with “Synthesis.” While some skills like Matarukaja and Tetrabreak carry over from SMT and Persona, other Skills have completely different names, such as the WInd skill Gacyc.
As well as tackling the main story in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll also be able to complete side quests, dungeon dive, hunt for treasure, and bond with Followers on your journey.
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