Unveiling the fresh details of the game Metaphor: ReFantazio set to release on October 11th this year

Atlus and Studio Zero have announced the release of the game Metaphor: ReFantazio on October 11 this year for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Along with this announcement, they have revealed new details about the game’s world and gameplay mechanics.

Directed by Katsura Hashino, known for his work on Shin Megami Tensei III, Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5, the game will feature music by Shoji Meguro, who has composed music for the Persona series. The art direction is handled by Koda Kazuma, known for his work on Nier Automata, while the character design for the Gauntlet Runner is done by Ikuto Yamashita, renowned for his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion.

The story of Metaphor: ReFantazio revolves around a world where the king has been assassinated, leading to chaos in the kingdom. With the awakening of magical powers, the opportunity arises for anyone, regardless of social status, to become the next ruler. The protagonist embarks on a journey to navigate these challenges and explore every corner of the world.

The game’s core combat system remains turn-based but introduces pre-battle gameplay elements to increase the action-oriented aspect. Players can engage in real-time attacks and evasion, allowing for strategic decisions in combat. Depending on the strength of the enemy, players may have the option to defeat them instantly or engage in turn-based combat.

The game features three main maps: the world map, various cities, and dungeons. While not an open-world game in its entirety, players can view their current location on the world map and warp to previously visited locations instantly. If a location is new, players must travel using the Gauntlet Runner, which indicates the time it takes for each journey and allows exploration of different rooms and views within the vehicle.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new standalone game separate from the Shin Megami Tensei series, celebrating Atlus’ 35th anniversary. It will be priced at $69.99 for the standard edition and $149.99 for the Collector’s Edition.

TLDR: Atlus and Studio Zero announce the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, featuring a unique story, gameplay mechanics, and a celebration of Atlus’ 35th anniversary.