Developer ATLUS this week unveiled the release date of their upcoming role-playing game ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ alongside physical release details. During the livestream that aired on the 22nd, Studio Zero Director Katsura Hashino (of Persona 3, 4 and 5, Shin Megami Tensei III – Nocturne fame) introduced the first hands-on gameplay the public has seen. And during the stream, Hashino explored various segments of the game, treated viewers to an abundance of brand-new details and exciting teases, and discussed his development vision and creative inspirations.
The director’s narrated journey brought viewers to a selection of the game’s many locales, from grand cities to underground waterways, as well the deepest dive yet into the game’s systems and characters. Key to traversing Metaphor: ReFantazio’s vast world is the Gauntlet Runner, a vehicle that doubles as the player’s home base and HQ.
In Metaphor: ReFantazio, players will write their destiny and rise above fear as they step into a fantasy world unlike any other. Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch on October 11, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam.
Physical pre-orders are now live, with digital offerings to be announced at a later date. You can find more details on the two editions (Standard and Collectors) below, as well as the livestream itself:
Metaphor: ReFantazio Collector’s Edition Contents:
- Base Game
- Artbook
- Soundtrack
- Homo Tenta Metallic pins
- Sticker Sheet
- Steelbook®
- Kingdom of Euchronia Cloth Map
- ATLUS 35th Digital History Book
- ATLUS 35th Digital All-Time Best Soundtrack
- Costume & Battle BGM
Metaphor: ReFantazio Pre-order Incentives:
- Archetype EXP Chest Set
- 10x Hero’s Incenses (Increases Archetype Experiences by 100)
- 5x Hero’s Fruits (Increases Archetype Experiences by 500)
- Adventurer’s Journey Pack
- 30,000 Reeve (In-game currency)
- 5x Expensive Medicines (Restores 200 HP to one ally)
- 5x Revival Medicines (Revives an ally)
- 3x Magical Breads (Gradually recover MP while in dungeon)
- 2x Stale Blackbreads (Deals 300 Almighty damage to one enemy)
