Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases New Update for January 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio receives Update 1.11, enhancing menu navigation and addressing PC bugs. This minor update follows the RPG's phenomenal success since its October 2024 release, solidifying its position as a leading title in the genre.

Initially unveiled in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio achieved a record-breaking one million global sales on its launch day. The game, set in the medieval fantasy world of Euchronia and centered around a boy's quest to become king, has garnered critical acclaim, winning multiple Game of the Year awards and a perfect 100 score on OpenCritic.

Update 1.11 introduces streamlined menu navigation across all platforms. Players can now adjust battle formations and swap party members from both the main menu and equipment screen. A new "jump to category" function on the item screen accelerates gameplay. PC-specific fixes address camera control, frame rate inconsistencies, and controller input issues. Atlus' commitment to post-launch refinement is evident in these ongoing updates.

Speculation about a sequel is growing, fueled by the game's immense popularity. While director Katsura Hashino confirms no immediate plans, he expresses his ambition to establish Metaphor as a major JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

The anticipation for future Atlus announcements is high, particularly concerning Persona 6, as 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of Persona 5. The success of Metaphor: ReFantazio positions Atlus for continued growth, and many believe a new Persona entry would be a strategic move.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes

All Platforms:

• Enhanced party management: Formation changes and party member swaps are now accessible from the main menu and equipment screen.
• Improved item screen navigation: A category jump function allows for quicker access to specific items.
• Resolved a critical bug hindering progression during certain main menu operations.
• Minor bug fixes implemented.

Windows and Steam Versions:

• Refined analog stick controls for characters and cursors.
• Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in specific instances.
• Fixed frame rate issues triggered by certain actions.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs encountered during command battles.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs within Magura Hole.
• Fixed controller input problems on Windows 11.