Highlights
- Don’t miss the exclusive Atlus livestream event on April 22 for a closer look at Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio shares similarities with Persona but offers a high-fantasy setting.
- Expect new gameplay details and potential release date revelations at the upcoming showcase.
Atlus has announced a special event taking place on April 22, where there will be a special livestream event focused on the upcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio. Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new RPG IP from Atlus’ Studio Zero, with the game being developed by the same staff who had worked on the modern Persona entries. Both Metaphor and Persona share the same DNA in terms of mechanics, having similar social simulation and RPG dungeon crawling mechanics. The main difference between the two is that Metaphor is a high-fantasy setting as opposed to Persona‘s urban fantasy.
The last trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio was back in December during The Game Awards 2023, which revealed a number of aspects of what to expect for its gameplay. The release window for the game was also given, with the game aiming for a Fall 2024 release window. With the game still a few months away from launch, Atlus will be giving the game a more in-depth rundown at a future livestream on April 22.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Ups the Ante for a Beloved Persona Staple
Metaphor: ReFantazio is not a part of the Persona series, but it could leave an important lesson that Persona 6 could follow up on.
This showcase was announced on Atlus’ official Twitter account, asking fans to tune in on April 22 at 3 PM PT/6 PM ET for an Atlus exclusive showcase for Metaphor: ReFantazio. The reveal includes a new piece of key art of Metaphor: ReFantazio‘s protagonist. This broadcast will be hosted by the game’s director, Katsura Hashino, and is a pre-recorded video that is expected to run for 30 minutes, according to well-known Sega leaker Midori.
- April 24, 2024
- 3 PM PT, 6 PM ET
Midori also informs fans that this broadcast will feature brand-new information about the game, along with a segment dedicated to showing off Metaphor: ReFantazio‘s gameplay. There will also be a second broadcast, which is the final episode of Metaphor Stalker Club, a panel that discusses the latest information from the aforementioned broadcast, with fans being able to send in their own questions about the game that will be answered on the show. This broadcast is, however, only in Japanese.
While the game doesn’t have a solid release date yet, there have been a few rumored launch dates for Metaphor: ReFantazio floating around, with leaks stating it will likely launch on October 11. This date has been corroborated by Midori, who says the game is on-track to launch this Fall without delays. As such, it’s possible this showcase may reveal when the game will release. For now, many fans are excited to hear more information about Studio Zero’s upcoming RPG.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Developed by Atlus’ Studio Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantasy RPG set in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, a medieval world that mirrors the modern-day “real world.” It takes inspiration from the Persona series with its turn-based combat and social sim elements.
