Summary
Atlus fans will be getting a treat on June 7 whenMetaphor: ReFantaziotakes the spotlight at the Summer Game Fest. Atlus' anticipated JRPG has been in the works for a while, but fans are eager to learn : ReFantazio.
Summer Game Fest is an anticipated eventevery year, especially after E3 began to falter. Now that E3 is no more, Summer Game Fest has become one of the major gaming players of the summer season, bringing reveals, trailers, and hands-on experiences with upcoming games and expansions.
Now,Metaphor: ReFantaziowill be getting the same treatment at the summertime show. On June 7, the Director and the Artist ofMetaphor: ReFantazio, Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima respectively, will be holding an onstage presentation about the upcoming JRPG. Not much has been said about what will be revealed, but fans can likely expect a new teaser and to learn something about the development process of the title. One of the last large reveals forMetaphor: ReFantaziowas during the Game Awards of 2023, which was led byGeoff Keighley, same as the upcoming Summer Game Fest.
Metaphor: ReFantaziohas of course been compared to Atlus powerhousePersona, with the last main entry to the core series,Persona 5, taking the franchise to new heights. The ten-year anniversary ofPersona 5’s release is gradually approaching, leaving many fans wondering when they’ll get their first glance atPersona 6. Not much is known about the next entry in that series, butMetaphor: ReFantaziomay help to tide over fans, as it will contain many similar experiences and game mechanics to the title.
Similarities and Differences Between Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona
Players ofMetaphor: ReFantaziocan expect similarities toPersona 5, but the titles aren’t without differences.Metaphor: ReFantaziotakes place in a fantasy landcalled the United Kingdom of Euchronia that’s referred to as a “mirror” of the modern world. Players will control the main protagonist, who will be fully voiced, unlikePersona’s main protagonists. They will be joined by a series of companions over time that will assist in turn-based battles, who can also build bonds with the main character throughout the story.
While an exact time Atlus will take the stage hasn’t been stated, the Summer Game Fest will kick off at 2 pm PT. Although thePersonaseries is unlikely to have anything new revealed during the event, gamers can expect a wide array of titles being shown off in detail, many of which will likely be launching during the latter half of 2024.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
