Rumors continue to swirl around the future of one of Atlus' most beloved RPGs, and now, a leaker has claimed that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming months. Many players believe that the game would be a good match for the system, and this new report adds credence to the port's existence, as fans await confirmation that Metaphor: ReFantazio is headed to the newly released hybrid console.
Released last October, Metaphor: ReFantazio became one of the highest-rated games of 2024 on OpenCritic, taking the third place spot for the year behind only Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Atlus RPG has been dubbed by many fans as "fantasy Persona," incorporating many gameplay elements from the popular franchise, such as the strict day-night cycle and the importance of fostering relationships with party members to further the game's plot and to unlock certain skills in battle. Metaphor: ReFantazio continues to be applauded for its worldbuilding, story, and unique visuals, and soon, even more eager players may be able to give the game a shot on Nintendo's newest console.
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In a new post by Shpeshal_Nick on Twitter, the Xbox Era co-founder indicates that he recently received a DM claiming that Metaphor: ReFantazio would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. After searching online, the user also discovered that the prominent leaker PH Brazil had said the same thing in January, stating that the Atlus RPG would be released during the new system's launch window. This implies that it will be released before the end of the year. This isn't the first time that rumors of Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to the Switch 2 have popped up, with many fans believing that the game will be confirmed for the hybrid console during the next Nintendo Direct, which is rumored to take place before the end of July.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored to Be Coming to the Switch 2 Very Soon
The success of the fantasy RPG can't be understated, with Metaphor: ReFantazio selling one million units on launch day to become Atlus' fastest-selling game. In late 2024, director Katsura Hashino commented on a potential sequel, stating that while there were no official plans to make Metaphor: ReFantazio part of a greater series, he did hope that it could become one someday. Given the recent popularity of Persona 3 Reload and hype surrounding the release of Persona 4 Revival, the developers at Atlus may have their hands full for the moment.
More RPGs are coming to the Switch 2 in the near future, with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles coming in September and Pokemon Legends: Z-A hitting the console in October. Ports of some majorly popular releases are also planned, with fans eagerly awaiting the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- 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
