Excitement is building as Atlus has officially announced the launch date for their enchanting new fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The game, created by the talented team behind the Shin Megami Tensei Persona series, is slated for release on October 11th. Players eager to dive into this imaginative world can do so on various platforms including the Windows PC—through storefronts such as Steam and the Microsoft Store—alongside releases on Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.
Fans of the genre can look forward to two versions of the game: a standard edition as well as a collector’s edition, replete with exciting extras. The collector’s edition will include:
– The base game
– An artbook to ignite the imagination
– A soundtrack featuring the enchanting music of the game
– Homo Tenta Metallic pins, adding a tangible element to the gaming experience
– A sticker sheet for a bit of fun
– A Steelbook® bringing a premium feel to the collection
– A cloth map of the Kingdom of Euchronia, allowing players to visualize their quests
– The ATLUS 35th Digital History Book, for fans of the developer
– The ATLUS 35th Digital All-Time Best Soundtrack, featuring the finest tunes from Atlus’s history
– Additional in-game costume & battle background music options
In terms of pre-order incentives, gamers who secure their copy early will be rewarded with:
– 10x Hero’s Incenses, significantly boosting Archetype Experiences
– 5x Hero’s Fruits, for an even greater increase in Archetype Experiences
– The Adventurer’s Journey Pack, which includes:
– 30,000 Reeve, the in-game currency
– Essential medicines for HP restoration and reviving allies
– Magical breads for MP recovery, as well as blackbreads for dealing damage
Potential buyers won’t need to look far for these pre-order opportunities, as they will be available at major retailers.
Atlus provided additional details on the game’s backdrop and character profiles, as well as a sneak peek with a new trailer and showcase. Metaphor: ReFantazio is set in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, which is thrown into turmoil following the assassination of the king. The narrative unfolds around a magical power that was once exclusive to the monarch, now at the center of a competition for the throne.
Players will journey with the protagonist, a member of the elda tribe, and his fairy partner, Galica, aiming to break a curse placed upon the prince believed to be deceased. This odyssey through Euchronia will involve forming alliances and contending in the royal tournament.
Other key characters include:
– Strohl, a clever youth with a strong moral compass from the clemar tribe
– Hulkenberg, a skilled knight burdened by past failures
– Heismay, a former knight whose keen senses and distinguished appearance set him apart from other tribes
The ‘King’s Trial’ Trailer along with the Atlus Showcase introduce players to the game’s plot, vibrant world, and the diversity of its characters.
As anticipation grows, potential heroes can prepare for a journey filled with magic, mystery, and the chance to shape the destiny of a kingdom when Metaphor: ReFantazio debuts this October.
