Summary

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 adds new menu options for easier navigation on all platforms.
  • The smaller patch also addresses some bugs on PC.
  • While a sequel for the game isn't currently being planned, its director hopes to create one someday.

Atlus has released a new patch for Metaphor: ReFantazio, adding some new menu options and fixes for all console and PC players. Released in October 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio continues to report impressive sales and a long stream of accolades, becoming one of the most popular RPGs in recent memory.

First announced by Atlus in 2016 under the codename Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio sold one million copies globally on its first day, becoming the most successful launch in the studio's history. The title, which follows a young boy as he attempts to become King of the medieval fantasy realm of Euchronia, has continued to see both commercial and critical acclaim, winning multiple Game of the Year awards and boasting an overall player rating of 100 on OpenCritic. The developers aren't finished with the game just yet, as a new update has just been released across all systems.

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Version 1.11 of Metaphor: ReFantazio brings some changes to the game's menu options, making it easier for fans to navigate the title's many screens. Players on all platforms are now able to change their battle formation and swap party members from both the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, when navigating to the item screen, a new function will let players jump to specific locations, potentially speeding up some of the minutiae of gameplay. A number of bug fixes have also been implemented on PC, including those relating to camera movement, frame rate, and controller inputs. Atlus continues to tweak Metaphor: ReFantazio with these smaller patches, with the team seeming dedicated to providing players with the best possible experience.

Given its incredibly positive reception, questions relating to a potential Metaphor: ReFantazio sequel have begun to pop up, with the game's director recently commenting on the possibility. According to Katsura Hashino, while no concrete sequel plans exist at this moment in time, he hopes that this will change in the future. In an interview with Weekly Famitsu, Hashino explained that he created Metaphor: ReFantazio in the hopes that it would someday stand alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei as its own fully fledged JRPG series.

While a second Metaphor: ReFantazio title isn't currently in the cards, fans are expecting to hear some long-awaited news from Atlus sometime soon. 2025 will mark the ninth anniversary of Persona 5, and many are beginning to wonder when Persona 6 will be revealed. With the release of Metaphor catapulting the company to new heights of success, many fans believe that to keep the momentum going, announcing a new entry in the studio's flagship series is the perfect move.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes

All Platforms

  • You can now change your formation and swap party members on the main menu and EQUIP screen.
  • Added a category jump function to specific locations on the main menu and ITEM screen.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being made when performing certain operations on the main menu.
  • Other minor fixes.

Windows and Steam versions

  • Adjusted analog stick operation for characters and cursors.
  • Fixed an issue where camera movement using the mouse was slow in some cases.
  • Fixed an issue where the frame rate was fixed with certain operations.
  • Fixed an issue where certain operations during command battles made it impossible to progress.
  • Fixed an issue where certain operations in Magura Hole made it impossible to progress.
  • Fixed an issue where controller input would not be accepted under certain conditions on Windows 11.
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10 /10

Metaphor: ReFantazio
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RPG
JRPG
Action
Adventure
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Systems
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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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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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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.

PC Release Date
October 11, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 11, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 11, 2024
Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
65 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
81.15 GB
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Fighting a battle in the Regalith Grand Cathedral dungeon in Metaphor ReFantazio