Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new IP for Atlus, with elements from their other games influencing some of the gameplay mechanics this time around. While it does carry on the Press Turn combat system, there are lots of new elements that help give this game its own unique identity beyond the new world and characters.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new world with Atlus already talking about its impressive length. With there being so much to see and do, many will be wondering exactly when they can jump into the game; here's what day and time it will be released.

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Release Date & Time Of Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio will come out at midnight your local time on October 11, 2024. An exact preload time for the game has yet to be announced, but players can download and play the prologue demo now to get a head start. This demo covers the first few hours of the game and also lets players carry over any saved data to the main game should they want.

What Consoles Is Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing On

A lot of marketing for Metaphor: ReFantazio was centered around Xbox and PC, with many trailers ending with only these platforms mentioned. Despite this, Metaphor: ReFantazio is coming to all modern consoles, this generation and the last.

  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Steam/PC/Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S

At the time of writing, there is no news on a switch release for this game.

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Is Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming To Game Pass

The Collector's Edition For Metaphor ReFantazio In Promo Material

While a lot of Metaphor: ReFantazio's marketing has been around Xbox consoles, and it is coming to both of the current ones, it will not be coming to Game Pass. While it is possible it will be added, this game will not be released day one on Game Pass, and there are not currently any public plans to do so. For those on the fence about purchasing the game at full price, the demo is a great way to try out the game for free, otherwise, the only option is to pay full price.

There are multiple editions for every platform that players can choose from and pre-order bonuses for each edition that offer useful in-game rewards to help give players a head start in their journey. All of the pre-order bonuses are consumable items that can be obtained naturally in the game, so no content is locked behind pre-ordering or not.

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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Released
October 11, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
Fighting a battle in the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon in Metaphor ReFantazio