September 17, 2024 – SEGA has revealed new information about Metaphor: ReFantazio, the latest RPG from ATLUS’s Studio Zero, which will launch on October 11, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and Steam.
Draw Strength from Your Loyal Followers
- Foster Bonds and Acquire Followers
Meet people from all walks of life throughout your journey. Building strong ties with them can turn them into valuable followers who’ll support you in your quest to become king. You can also awaken new Archetypes and unlock new abilities.
- Learn More About Your Followers
By interacting with those who support your claim to the throne, you’ll unlock substories. These allow you a glimpse into their backstory. Each follower has their own story to tell and past to discover. Your interactions will strengthen your party and add rich new layers to the narrative. Take on substories at your own pace. How you choose to navigate your journey will play a huge impact on the growth of your party and the overall story.
Your Followers
While many will contest your claim to the throne, you’ll also meet loyal allies who’ll support you in your campaign.
Throughout your journey, you’ll encounter folk in need of help. Offering a sympathetic ear and aiding them in their plight can win them to your cause. Some companions like Strohl and Hulkenberg will aid you in combat, but not all of your allies are fighters; they’ll support your claim in their own unique way.
Interacting with them and fostering bonds will be the key to discovering new Archetypes for you to
wield in battle.
Brigitta (VA: Yoko Hikasa)
“Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Brigitta. I run this shop and manage trade of magic igniters.”
The rhoag proprietress of a magic igniter shop in Grand Trad. When Brigitta discovers that the protagonist is an elda, she tests him with a quest. Upon clearing it, she’ll become his Follower and unlock the Merchant Archetype, which increases the amount of loot dropped in battle. She also allows access to Grand Trad’s igniter shop, which is normally off-limits to the elda.
Archetype: Merchant
Maria (VA: Yui Ishikawa)
“So you’re going to try and become king? Wow! Then I’ll cheer for you as loud as I can!”
An orphaned little girl who lives at the Hushed Honeybee Inn in Grand Trad. Her rhoag-ishkia heritage often subjects her to discrimination, leaving her without friends her own age. She loves hearing stories of adventure and getting her to open up can turn her into a staunch ally. After bonding with her, you’ll be able to awaken the Healer Archetype, which specializes in healing and purification.
Archetype: Healer
Bardon (VA: Kenji Hamada)
“Ah, thanks to ye! That you’d accept such a perilous request, even with this tournament looming over everything…”
A roussainte warrior serving as the captain of the guard corps in Martira, the first town that the protagonist visits. His naivety sees him stumbling into another incident shortly after resolving a problem in town. Forming a bond with him will allow you to unlock the Commander Archetype, which can quickly turn the tides of battle.
Archetype: Commander
Alonzo (VA: Atsushi Tamaru)
“Heh, good one. We just happen to be in the same boat, so why not lend each other a hand?”
An inscrutable young nidia man who is adept in both gathering information and deceiving others with it for personal gain. Befriending him will enable you to wield the Faker Archetype, which can unnerve even the toughest enemies.
Archetype: Faker
Catherina (VA: Fairouz Ai)
“You really don’t know! I’m Catherina, the bounty hunter!”
A Follower of the protagonist and a candidate for the throne, Catherina aims to stand up for the paripus tribe—who are often looked down upon—and put bounties on the rich. Despite being a contender for the throne, she develops a unique bond with the protagonist. Earning her support as a Follower will unlock the Brawler Archetype, which can unleash devastating attacks.
Archetype: Brawler
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*English subtitles will be provided.
About Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio, which initially went by the title PROJECT: Re FANTASY, is the latest game from ATLUS’s Studio Zero and the creative minds behind Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5! Don’t miss it when the game launches October 11, 2024 (Fri) for the Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and Steam! Pre orders are currently open for the Physical Standard Edition and the Atlus Brand 35th Anniversary Edition.
STAFF
- Director: Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
- Character Designer: Shigenori Soejima (Persona 3, 4, 5)
- Composer: Shoji Meguro (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
- Concept artist Kazuma Koda (NieR:Automata)
- Gauntlet runner designer Ikuto Yamashita (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
*All screenshots and footage shown during the broadcast are from the Japanese edition of the game, which is still under development. English support will be available at release.
| Title | Metaphor: ReFantazio |
| Release Date | Coming October 11, 2024 (Fri) |
| Platform | Xbox Series X|S / Windows / PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5 / Steam |
| Website | https://asia.sega.com/metaphor/en/ |
| Copyright | ©ATLUS. ©SEGA. |
