This evening, Atlus held a special “Atlus Exclusive” look at the upcoming Metaphor: ReFantanzio. In the presentation they showed off new gameplay and details, provided the release date, and debuted a collector’s edition. Let’s dive in!
Courtesy of Xbox Wire we have a breakdown of the new details shared by Atlus today. It kicked off with Studio Zero Director Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei III — Nocturne, Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5) introducing the first hands-on gameplay while discussing his development vision and creative inspirations as he explored various segments from the game.
During the livestream, Hashino-san started by introducing viewers to the premise of the story and acquainting them with the protagonist, and his fairy companion Gallica. The game is filled with interesting allies, rivals, and terrifying monsters that will come across his journey.
After displaying some of the introductory parts of the game, the first stop of the journey is shown with the Royal Capital Grand Trad. This is where you can start getting a sense of scale of the game as you walk through the city and view the maps. Fans were also given a first look at another local, Martira, a town that hasn’t been shown before.
As Hashino-san moves through dungeons and locations, he dives deeper into the gameplay systems and the journey the game takes you through. At the heart of it is the Gauntlet Runner, a fun and cool vehicle that can travel safely across wastelands, that also doubles up as your home base and HQ. The Gauntlet Runner is quite spacious with numerous functions, so use your time as you please!
Another important element of the game is Archetypes, which lies in the job system. The Archetypes are a special power that can awaken in various forms. A few Hashino-san highlights are the Seeker, the Mage, and the Thief, which were put on display in a dungeon. Archetypes can be used by your other party members, giving countless options in forming your party.
Throughout the livestream, Hashino-san also shared interesting information about the music, concepts behind the art and design, and teased some of the story, as well as insights into combat strategy, enemy analysis and more!
Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch on October 11, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Windows PC. A physical collector’s edition is also being offered for $149.99.
