While Atlus has largely become synonymous with the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series, their next big RPG is actually a new IP – Metaphor: ReFantazio. Developed by a team led by many of the minds that created Persona 3 through Persona 5, Metaphor looks to expand that trademark Atlus RPG style with a more expansive dark fantasy world. Well, today Atlus announced Metaphor: ReFantazio will be launching in October of this year. You can check out a fresh trailer for the game, below.
In addition to the new trailer and release date, Atlus showcased a bunch of new gameplay, providing a peek at the game’s story, world, combat, daily life sim elements (yes, don’t worry, that’s carrying over from the Persona games), and more. It’s quite an in-depth look, so if you have any lingering questions about what Metaphor: ReFantazio is all about, do check it out.
“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.”
Pre-orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio open up today, with those who plunk their money down getting the “Archetype EXP Item Set” and “Journey Chest Set” as bonuses. There’s also going to be a $150 Collector’s Edition, which includes the following goodies…
- Steelbook case
- Soundtrack
- Art book
- Homo Tenta Metallic Pins
- Sticker Sheet
- Kingdom of Euchronia Cloth Map
- Costume and Battle BGM Set DLC Voucher
- Atlus 35th Anniversary Digital History Book
- Atlus 35th Anniversary Digital All-Time Best Soundtrack
Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 on October 11, 2024. What do you think? Ready for Atlus’ latest stylish slice of RPG goodness?
