COSM-GAME Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a premium fantasy JRPG developed by ATLUS's Studio Zero and published by ATLUS in Japan and SEGA internationally. Players guide an elda protagonist and the fairy Gallica across the United Kingdom of Euchronia as they seek to lift a deadly curse from the prince and enter the Royal Tournament. Progression focuses on traveling between towns and dungeons, completing quests, strengthening bonds, increasing virtues, and developing the party through Archetype powers. Its defining gameplay centers on a battle system that combines real-time action against weaker enemies with strategic turn-based party combat.
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Latest update
The newest official milestone is the Nintendo Switch 2 release announcement dated June 10, 2026. ATLUS and SEGA confirmed a November 12, 2026 launch, a lower price for that platform, and a new key visual and trailer. For already released versions, the latest published maintenance update is the October 27, 2025 Security Update, which updated a Unity-related component without changing game content.
Release date and status
Metaphor: ReFantazio launched worldwide on October 11, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled for November 12, 2026, so the game remains globally Released while that platform entry remains Upcoming.
| Global release | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 release | Nov 12, 2026 · Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·In-app purchases |
| Availability | SteamXbox StorePlayStation StoreNintendo eShopSteam Prologue DemoXbox Prologue DemoPlayStation Prologue DemoPlayStation Plus Premium / Deluxe Game Trial |
Platforms and availability
The game is available on PC through Steam and the Xbox ecosystem, on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 through PlayStation Store, and on Xbox Series X/S through Xbox Store. Xbox supports Play Anywhere between Xbox Series X/S and PC. Nintendo Switch 2 is officially confirmed for November 12, 2026, and PlayStation Plus Premium or Deluxe offers a five-hour full-game trial depending on region.
Gameplay and setting
Combat uses the Fast & Squad system: weaker enemies can be attacked and defeated through real-time field action, while stronger encounters shift into turn-based squad battles built around weaknesses, party composition, and more than 40 Archetype classes. Outside combat, the player travels by gauntlet runner, explores towns and dungeons, completes quests, strengthens follower bonds, raises virtues, and decides how to spend limited calendar time.
The story follows an elda protagonist and the fairy Gallica across the United Kingdom of Euchronia after the king's assassination triggers the Royal Tournament. Their original mission is to break the deadly curse on the prince, drawing the protagonist into the contest for the throne and alliances across the kingdom.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected launch trailer and gallery show the main cast, field exploration, Royal Tournament activity, party development, and locations including the Tradia Desert, Grand Trad, the Tree of Prophecy, and Port Brilehaven.
Developer and publisher
Metaphor: ReFantazio was developed by ATLUS's Studio Zero. ATLUS publishes the game in Japan, while SEGA and regional publisher SEGA of America, Inc. handle other official storefront releases.
| Developers | ATLUSStudio Zero |
| Publishers | ATLUSSEGASEGA of America, Inc. |
| Official website | Metaphor: ReFantazio |
Download and availability
The full game can be obtained through Steam, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and, for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version, Nintendo eShop. Free Prologue Demo versions are available through Steam, Xbox Store, and PlayStation Store, and demo save data can carry into the full game. Metaphor: ReFantazio is no longer included in Xbox Game Pass after leaving the service on May 31, 2026.
System / Device Requirements
PC has official minimum and recommended specifications. Console versions use fixed supported hardware, and Nintendo lists an estimated 62.1 GB file size for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 64-bit processor and operating system | 64-bit processor and operating system |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-7600 or Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 4GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 4GB or Intel Arc A310, 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 4GB or Intel Arc A380, 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 93 GB available space | 93 GB available space |
| Performance target | 720p at 30 FPS | 1080p at 60 FPS |
| CPU instruction requirement | AVX support required | AVX support required |
| PlayStation 4 specification | Value |
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| Supported hardware | PlayStation 4 |
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- PlayStation 4
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
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| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
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- PlayStation 5
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S |
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- Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S
| Nintendo Switch 2 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Estimated file size | 62.1 GB |
- Value
- Nintendo Switch 2
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- 62.1 GB