Midori, who specializes in leaking news related to Sega and the Persona game series, recently made firm statements about the possibility that Metaphor: ReFantazio will land in October.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a completely new game brand from Atlus, with the development participation of many personnel who worked on the Persona series. However, unlike the urban fantasy setting in the Persona series, ReFantazio brings a more traditional fantasy direction. While Metaphor: ReFantazio's gameplay loop is certainly different from Persona's, both have similarities in terms of social simulation and dungeon exploration elements.
When Metaphor: ReFantazio was first published at Xbox Games Showcase in June last year, the expected launch date is spring this year. By the second trailer at The Game Awards 2023, it was postponed to the fall, and this was not too surprising to fans. But according to word leaks Midori, According to a reputable leaker, this fall 2024 will likely be a fixed release window without any further delays.
One of the most recent Tweets from Midori attached to a GIF taken from the game Metaphor: ReFantazio, made to other users of the platform X curious about whether the game has completed the development stage or not. Although Midori's answer “Metaphor will not be delayed” is not an official confirmation, it also implies that the game will almost certainly release in the upcoming fall period as planned by the developer. development Atlas has given.
Besides, Midori also provides more information about the page Metaphor on the Microsoft Store home page in Hong Kong revealed the release date will be October 12. Although it may just be a placeholder to coincide with the expected launch date of fall 2024, if leaks If this leak is accurate, the fan community will have a more specific timeline to expect.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is also said to launch on the Nintendo Switch alongside Persona 3 Reloaded. However, fans should still wait until Sega make any official announcement.