Summary

  • A recently debuted Metaphor: ReFantazio mod makes the PC version of the game even better with the addition of ultrawide monitor support, more graphics settings, and some other technical improvements.
  • Called Metaphor: ReFantazio Fix, the mod also addresses an annoying bug that restricts movement to only eight directions, making it feel choppy.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio Fix is currently only compatible with the Steam version of the game.

A recently released Metaphor: ReFantazio mod improves the game with the addition of ultrawide support, customizable graphics tweaks, and some critical bug fixes, among other novelties. However, the mod is currently only available for a single PC version of Metaphor: ReFantazio.

The latest big-budget JRPG from Atlus launched on Friday, October 11. Metaphor: ReFantazio has already proven to be a huge hit, surpassing one million sales in its first day on the market, thus becoming the Japanese studio's fastest game to reach that milestone. And while its fan reception has been stellar overall, some players did complain about a number of technical issues specific to the PC version of the JRPG.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Mod Adds Over a Dozen Improvements

Developer Lyall has recently decided to tackle some of these issues in the form of a Metaphor: ReFantazio Fix mod. The add-on, which can be downloaded from GitHub, was originally released in late September 2024, with its creator basing it on the extended Metaphor: ReFantazio demo that Atlus put out at the time. It has since been updated to work with the full version of the JRPG. The mod introduces over a dozen improvements to the game, like allowing it to be compatible with any resolution and aspect ratio, which effectively functions as makeshift ultrawide monitor support.

The add-on also introduces an automatic intro cinematic skip and removes the 60fps frame rate cap from the menus. It even fixes an annoying bug that restricts the protagonist's movement to only eight directions, making it appear somewhat choppy when using a controller. This particular issue doesn't exist in the console versions of the game and is expected to be addressed by Atlus eventually. Ultrawide support is less likely to ever be officially implemented, as it's also missing from the company's other PC ports. This is what previously motivated Lyall to release a similar mod for the critically acclaimed Persona 3 Reload.

As for the project at hand, the Metaphor: ReFantazio Fix also offers a way to disable the dash blur and anime-style speed lines displayed during sprinting animations, which some players have labeled as disorienting. Furthermore, it allows PC gamers to adjust the resolution of ambient occlusion effects and the so-called LOD distance, which determines how far away from a given object the protagonist has to be before the game loads in its high-res model.

As things stand right now, this comprehensive mod is only compatible with the Metaphor: ReFantazio Steam version. It's currently unclear whether the build distributed via the Microsoft Store is planned to be supported in the future. The latest version of the mod also has some minor bugs that are still being worked on, like having the corner UI elements remain in the center of the screen when using an ultrawide resolution.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Fix Features

General Improvements

  • Intro skip.
  • Disabled ALT+F4/exit handler.
  • Remove 60fps cap in menus.
  • Fix 8-way analog movement.
  • Custom resolution scale.
  • Adjust resolution of ambient occlusion.
  • Adjust shadow resolution.
  • Support for any resolution/aspect ratio.
  • Fix cropped FOV at
  • Correctly scaled movies.
  • Fixes stretched HUD.

Graphics Options

  • Disable dash blur + speed lines.
  • Adjust ambient occlusion resolution.
  • Adjust level of detail distance.
  • Disable black outlines.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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RPG
JRPG
Action
Adventure
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Systems
PlayStation-1 Xbox-1 PC-1
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
October 11, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
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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.

Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty