Metaphor ReFantazio release date revealed, alongside gameplay & trailers

The long-awaited Project Re Fantasy finally appears to be alive in the form of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is incredibly exciting for any Atlus and Persona fans. Announced back in 2016, Atlus has remained silent on the new game by Persona 5 director Katsura Hashino - until now.

The game looks to be an exciting blend of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, continuing Atlus' trend of releasing highly stylised games with excellent turn-based combat.

Is there a release date for Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Metaphor: ReFantazio is scheduled to release on October 11, 2024.

This is a relief to many - myself included - as it's been over a year since the game was officially unveiled, and nearly seven years since it was first conceived in the form of 'Project Re Fantasy'.

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While Atlus games are known for being rather long - especially those helmed by Katsura Hashino, this should still give us all plenty of time to reach Metaphor: ReFantazio's conclusion before deciding our game of the year lists - as it very well could be up there!

Do we know any gameplay details?

While we have only seen a few trailers for Metaphor: ReFantazio so far, we can get a grasp of what the gameplay will be like from it.

As was expected, the game features turn-based combat, playing to the specialities of director Katsura Hashino, who has worked across the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series.

Multiple trailers have also showcased the hybrid real-time action combat too, where weaker standard enemies can be defeated entirely outside of turn-based encounters, and it also looks like you'll be able to get a headstart on bigger enemies with a few early hits.

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During the initial trailer, we got a glimpse at a screen titled 'Synthesis Seeker', which appears to be a list of skills that you can use in combat. There are seven skills shown on this screen, and those with a keen eye might recognise Matarukaja and Tetrabreak as support skills that have been featured in previous MegaTen games.

Furthermore, footage from combat shows a four-party-member system, but more importantly, each member seems to have two images - one of their 'human' form and another more otherworldly. This could indicate that there is some form of 'Persona' system within the game, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Beyond this, you seem to also be able to use a sword hoverboard to get through the various levels, which might indicate that there is a level of freedom and exploration within the zones too.

The release date reveal trailer also seemed to show a 'Hunt' like system, where specific targets will be available to seek out and challenge the player. These will likely be tough bosses that'll test your skills, but the rewards for completion definitely look like they'll be worth it.

Are there any trailers?

The first trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio was shown at the Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase in June 2023. It's a rather chaotic trailer, to say the least, but it shows off the game's incredible style across both the visuals and the UI.

From what we have seen, it appears as if the game draws more from the aesthetics and mood of Shin Megami Tensei than Persona, ditching the school setting for a fantasy approach. This trailer is filled to the brim with otherworldly monsters and locales, so if you're a fan of Atlus RPGs, then you will certainly have a lot to look forward to.

We received another look at the game during The Game Awards 2023 as well, showing off more of the exciting visuals, combat, and world. New enemies are visible here, and we are given a greater glimpse at some of the social interactions you'll be able to undertake on your adventure.

The most recent trailer revealed the release date and was shown on April 22, 2024. This didn't just let us know when the game will come out though, as plenty of new footage was shown, alongside a deeper dive into the story and world that we'll be exploring.

Do we know the Metaphor: ReFantazio platforms?

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While it was initially only shown to be coming to Xbox and PC, Metaphor: ReFantazio has since been confirmed for a number of additional platforms, which we have listed below:

• Xbox Series X|S
• PC (via Steam/Windows Store)
• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 4

There is currently no confirmation of a Nintendo Switch version of the game, but we will let you know if that changes at any point in the future.

If you're after more details regarding the top gaming releases though, make sure to check all the new games coming out in 2024, or specific pages for more upcoming titles like Death Stranding 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, and Luigi's Mansion 2.