Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases New Update for January 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio receives Update 1.11, enhancing menu navigation and addressing PC-specific bugs. This update follows the game's incredibly successful launch in October 2024, achieving record-breaking sales and critical acclaim, solidifying its place as a top RPG.

Initially unveiled in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio's debut saw one million copies sold globally on its first day, a milestone achievement for Atlus. The game, centered around a young boy's quest to become King of Euchronia, has garnered numerous Game of the Year awards and a perfect 100 score on OpenCritic.

Update 1.11 introduces streamlined menu navigation across all platforms. Players can now adjust battle formations and swap party members from both the main and equipment menus. A new "jump to category" function on the item screen accelerates gameplay. PC players benefit from numerous bug fixes targeting camera control, frame rate, and controller responsiveness. Atlus's commitment to post-launch support ensures an optimal player experience.

Speculation regarding a sequel is growing, fueled by the game's overwhelming success. While director Katsura Hashino confirms no concrete plans currently exist, he expresses his ambition to establish Metaphor as a major JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

With Atlus's heightened success following Metaphor's launch, anticipation for future announcements is high, particularly concerning Persona 6, as 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of Persona 5.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes

All Platforms:

• Enhanced party management: Formation changes and party member swaps are now accessible from the main menu and equipment screen.
• Improved item screen navigation: A new category jump function allows for quicker access to specific items.
• Resolved a critical bug hindering progression during certain main menu operations.
• Miscellaneous minor bug fixes.

Windows and Steam Versions:

• Refined analog stick controls for characters and cursors.
• Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in certain scenarios.
• Fixed frame rate issues triggered by specific actions.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs encountered during command battles and within Magura Hole.
• Corrected controller input problems on Windows 11.