Metaphor: ReFantazio Unveils January 2025 Update

Atlus has rolled out Update 1.11 for *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, enhancing the game's user interface and fixing bugs for players on all platforms. Launched in October 2024, *Metaphor: ReFantazio* has achieved stellar sales figures and garnered numerous awards, establishing itself as one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent times.

Initially revealed as Project Re:Fantasy in 2016, *Metaphor: ReFantazio* made a historic debut by selling one million copies worldwide on its first day. The game, which chronicles the journey of a young protagonist aspiring to become the King of the medieval fantasy world of Euchronia, has continued to enjoy both commercial success and critical acclaim. It has clinched multiple Game of the Year awards and boasts a perfect score of 100 on OpenCritic. With the release of this latest update, Atlus demonstrates its ongoing commitment to refining the game experience for its dedicated fanbase.

Update 1.11 introduces new menu options designed to streamline navigation across the game's various interfaces. Players on all platforms can now easily modify their battle formations and switch party members directly from both the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, a new feature on the item screen allows users to quickly jump to specific categories, enhancing the overall gameplay efficiency. For PC users, this patch also includes several bug fixes related to camera movement, frame rate stability, and controller inputs, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.

Despite the game's success, plans for a sequel to *Metaphor: ReFantazio* are not yet confirmed. However, the game's director, Katsura Hashino, has expressed his aspirations to expand the title into a full-fledged JRPG series, akin to the renowned Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises. In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, Hashino shared his vision for *Metaphor: ReFantazio* to stand on its own in the JRPG genre.

As fans eagerly await news on potential sequels, the gaming community is also buzzing with anticipation for updates on other Atlus projects. With 2025 marking the ninth anniversary of *Persona 5*, speculation is rife about the announcement of *Persona 6*. Given the momentum gained from *Metaphor: ReFantazio*'s success, many believe that unveiling a new installment in Atlus's flagship series could be the next big move.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes

All Platforms

• You can now change your formation and swap party members on the main menu and EQUIP screen.
• Added a category jump function to specific locations on the main menu and ITEM screen.
• Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being made when performing certain operations on the main menu.
• Other minor fixes.

Windows and Steam versions

• Adjusted analog stick operation for characters and cursors.
• Fixed an issue where camera movement using the mouse was slow in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where the frame rate was fixed with certain operations.
• Fixed an issue where certain operations during command battles made it impossible to progress.
• Fixed an issue where certain operations in Magura Hole made it impossible to progress.
• Fixed an issue where controller input would not be accepted under certain conditions on Windows 11.