Metaphor: ReFantazio will join Atlus’s long line of role-playing games on October 11, 2024. It is the first original title by Studio Zero, which was formed by Atlus veterans like Katsura Hashino, Shigenori Soejima, and Shoji Meguro. The game would be set in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, an alternate medieval world. The protagonist is an Elda tribe orphan tasked on a journey across the kingdom to find a cure for his childhood friend, the crowned prince, under an eternal sleep curse. Moreover, the king has been assassinated, and he must gain the kingdom's support to be elected as the next king.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Gameplay
Studio Zero is made up of industry veterans who worked on multiple Atlus role-playing games like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei games. Metaphor: ReFantazio takes the best out of the past Atlus game to create unique gameplay. The combat system is a hybrid of classic turn-based and real-time combat. Players would be using turn-based combat during encounters and boss fights. Meanwhile, the real-time combat is to take down on-field enemies.
This RPG also has the "Follower" system from the Persona titles. This social simulation system would be a key part of the gameplay, as the protagonist must gain the support of his kingdom to get the throne. Although the follower system has made its way into this game, the protagonist wouldn't get romantically involved with other characters. The game developers want to keep the narrative towards building bonds to be elected as the next king.
Metaphor: ReFantazio will also feature the classic day-to-day calendar from the Person titles, meaning there would be time-sensitive tasks in the game.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Characters
Atlus games are always known for featuring great characters, which include the likes of Ren Amamiya, Ryuji Sakamoto, Ann Takamaki, Riyujji Sakamoto, Makoto Niijima, Toshiro Kasukabe, and Haru Okumura. So, Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be any different.
The game developers already have revealed their plan to make the characters realistic. Like in past Atlus titles, Metaphor: ReFantazio characters won't stick with the classic black or white perspective but rather move in a grey zone. This game's characters would be in a constant struggle against their anxieties, which they must conquer to develop further.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Platforms
This role-playing game would be released on multiple platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. It would also be available on the last-gen console, PlayStation 4, but developers didn't share any plans for Xbox One.
Metaphor: ReFantazio System Requirements
Since Metaphor: ReFantazio would be available on Windows, it would have the following system requirements.
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.50GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHZ
RAM: 6GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 360 4GB or Intel Arc A310 4GB
Storage: 93GB
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
RAM: 6GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or Intel Arc A380 6GB
Storage: 93GB
Metaphor: ReFantazio Downloadable Content
On the game’s release day, Atlus would also distribute additional downloadable content (DLC). The DLC would comprise costumes and custom BGM music based on previous game series from publishers like Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Etrian Odyssey.
FAQs On Metaphor: ReFantazio
A. Metaphor: ReFantazio is an original game and developers didn't claim any relationship to other Atlus games. Fans shouldn't expect any links to Persona or the Shin Megami Tensei series.
A. Metaphor: ReFantazio does feature the "Follower" system from persona games, but there would be no romance. The characters will stick to the game's narrative of the protagonist making bonds to get the kingdom's favor to win the election for the crown.
A. No, it would rather have a semi-open world setting like most Atlus games. Players can visit various locations to visit, but there are limitations. They won't be able to go anywhere at any moment in time.
