Summary
According to a well-known Sega leaker, Atlus' upcomingMetaphor: ReFantaziois on track for release later this Fall with no delays.Metaphor: ReFantaziois a brand-new IP from Atlus, having a lot of the same staff who previously worked on the developer’sPersonaseries in charge of the game. Unlike thePersonaseries, which is an urban fantasy RPG series,Metaphor: ReFantaziohas a more traditional high-fantasy setting. WhileMetaphor: ReFantazio’s gameplay loop is different thanPersona’s, they both share the same DNA by retaining a lot of social simulation and dungeon-crawling elements.
WhenMetaphor: ReFantaziowas first announced at the Xbox Games Showcase last June, it had a target release window of Spring 2024. The second trailer forMetaphorwas shown during The Game Awards 2023 in December. However, it stated the game was being pushed back to launch in Fall 2024 instead. A game getting a delay or two isn’t an uncommon thing in the industry. According to a notable Sega leaker, the game may be sticking with its Fall 2024 window and won’t be delayed that much further.
This information comes from Midori, an incrediblyreliable leaker about various Sega andPersonagameswho has had an accurate track record throughout 2023. One of her latest tweets had her post a GIF of the game, which prompted a question from a Twitter user about whetherMetaphor: ReFantaziohad finished its development. Midori simply replied with “Metaphorwill not be delayed,” which, while is not a solid confirmation of if the game is finished, seems to at least indicate it is in a state where the game will be released sometime within its projected Fall 2024 window.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Potential Release Date
While the game hasn’t been provided an official date yet,Midori has also leaked a potential release date forMetaphor: ReFantazio. According to Midori, store pages forMetaphoron the Microsoft Store home page in Hong Kong listed the game’s date as October 12. While it could be a placeholder date to coincide with its Fall 2024 window, it’s a rather specific date. Assuming both of these leaks from Midori are accurate,Metaphor: ReFantaziocould be released on October 12 without any more delays.
Midori also claims that after the game’s launch later this Fall,Metaphor: ReFantaziowill be released for the Nintendo Switch successoralongsidePersona 3 Reload. While Midori has had an incredibly accurate track record thus far, fans should still take these leaks with a grain of salt until Atlus or Sega announce the game’s official launch date.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
