It’s time to explore the United Kingdom of Euchronia at last.Announced on X (formerly Twitter), ATLUS West is holding a special development broadcast on Monday, April 22nd, dedicated to their upcoming RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Atlus' Project Re Fantasy Unveiled As Metaphor ReFantazio
This news comes after a little dry spell of content regarding the highly-anticipated title. This isn’t out of the ordinary for the game, as, from 2016 to 2023, it was simply referred to asProject Re Fantasy. Of course, now it may be due toPersona 3 Reloadand Unicorn Overlord, two ATLUS titles, released earlier this year a month or so apart from each other. Regardless, the game, created by Studio Zero, comprised of creative forces behindPersona 3,Persona 4, andPersona 5, is finally ready to enter the spotlight again before it’s planned Fall 2024 release.
As mentioned in theirpost, Metaphor: ReFantazio “ATLUS Exclusive” livestream will air on April 22nd at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET/ 12 a.m. CET. It’ll be available to stream on ATLUS' YouTube page (bothJapaneseandEnglish) for anyone who wants to watch it live. According to the officialMetaphor: ReFantazio account, the showcase will last about 30 minutes. While nothing’s been confirmed, we can expect to see some gameplay and maybe a solid release date, but it’s up to speculation.
Kingdom Come
Story details onMetaphor: ReFantazioare slim, but the Japanese website for the game gives us a bit of info regarding it’s narrative. The game occurs in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the sudden assassination of their king causes major turmoil. You, alongside fairy companion Gallica, are tasked with lifting the curse from the thought-dead prince whilst competing in the race for the throne. On your journey, you’ll meet plenty of interesting characters that’ll accompany you as the fate of the Kingdom rests in your hands.
Personally, I’m super excited to see Metaphor: ReFantazio again afterits previous trailerat last year’s Game Awards. Being a fan of Persona and of the work of the developing trio (director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro), I can’t wait to see what’s in store. And luckily, we only have to wait until Monday.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is expected to release in Fall 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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.
