Remember Project Re Fantasy, the big project Persona developer Atlus has had in development for years? Well, it's finally been re-revealed as the awkwardly named Metaphor: ReFantazio — a fantastical turn-based RPG that's very reminiscent of the Shin Megami Tensei games. It looks packed with potential in its debut gameplay trailer, even if the footage is a bit rough at times. It's targeting a 2024 release.
Alas, we don't yet know whether Metaphor is coming to PlayStation. Microsoft has once again placed an embargo on mentioning platforms that aren't Xbox or PC, but honestly, we'd be shocked if this isn't heading to PS5 as well. We've reached out to SEGA for clarification, although we probably won't get the whole truth until the aforementioned embargo is lifted, which is likely to happen within the next few days.
What do you think of Metaphor: ReFantazio? Transport yourself to a new fantasy world in the comments section below.
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The fact its not coming to gamepass means it's coming to playstation, think about it if microsoft paid for exclusivity then it would be on gamepass guaranteed.
So it's basically SMT. But without the name. Lol
And yeah. No doubt this is coming to Playstation. Atlus can be really stupid (like with this embargo crap), but locking out 1 of their 2 biggest fanbases (Nintendo being the other), would be insane.
Even if it is Xbox exclusive, it won't make me buy one.
This looks great.
The standout game of the XBOX show for me.
I already wanted Fable and Avowed, and nothing else they showed was making its way to my wish list until this beauty came along.
I've never tried a Persona game before, but I've always been interested. (I know technically this isn't Persona, but also technically it's totally Persona.)
The fantasy theme is more my speed too. Looks like solid fun.
It just looks like persona again from the demon like mobs to the menus to the fact it has social links again lmao. But still looks great. Awful name though
It's just crazy having waited all these years for any info on it and it gets revealed at an MS show of all places while also being left in the dark temporarily about whether I'll even get to play it on PS
When looking at the menu at 0:35 that game has a calendar and something called "follower" which could be similar to social links. That game is persona without actually being persona lol
I hope it turns out great but since it's made by the team that made P3, P4 and P5 I have no doubt
This looks hype.
1.I already love the games UI and anime fantasy designs.
2.The character visuals(graphics) seems to be that of SMT 5, which I like.
3.The gameplay seems to be that of Persona and SMT,and it seems it has s-links, and calenders like Persona.
Embargo by xbox. games not even going to gamepass which assures it is coming elsewhere
Tbh I thought if this is like Persona, just without the modern day setting, I actually might prefer this over “traditional” Person. Am excited to see more.
It has to come to playstation. That's where Sega Atlus has most of their audience as well as Nintendo switch
hot damn!!! JRPGs are just thee best. Sega/Atlus is gonna have a successful fiscal year for sure.
Most games will be multiplatform, even if it's a day one game pass release, take plague tale 2 for example.
Anyways, this looks great and Xbox absolutely killed it in many respects.
It's definitely coming to Playstation, everything at the Xbox showcase that didn't have Xbox game studios before the trailer is coming to PS. more or less
Finally we get to see how this looks! And I'm not disappointed one bit. Looks fantastic! Weird name though...
My jaw dropped when I saw this and Yakuza! so impressed that Xbox are stepping up the marketing deals for JRPGs. I hope Sony take note beyond just SE deals.
@Darylb88 Sony have taken note, they have marketing rights for Pragmata, Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin.
SEGA and Atlus really carried the Xbox Showcase with these announcements
Pretty hype show all around but this was definitely the third party highlight.
@UltimateOtaku91 Wish they saved them for this year instead of going too early. I was shocked to see RGG, Capcom and Atlus at an Xbox Showcase. Feel like Sony and MS have flipped.
@UltimateOtaku91 Sony are even publishing Stellar Blade.
They must like what they see.
Love the **texture** everywhere. I really want to move away from just minimalist UIs.
I hope this game is more P5 than SMT. Looks amazing. Moved right to the top of my watchlist.
"We have Persona at home"
Wow... This honestly looks incredible. Love the overall look of the game and Atlus make great RPG's so this'll be one to put on the list for sure.
I remember being pretty excited about the idea of an Atlus fantasy game when that was teased ages ago, and today the wait paid off. Looks really cool, keeping an eye on it for sure.
@Darylb88 You think Jim and Herman cares about Japanese games? Don't make me laugh.
Not gonna lie, from the thumbnail I thought it was Yu Narukami from persona 4 lol
if its an Xbox exclusive I will buy one just for this game.
It’s hard to tell from this rather impressive trailer but it looks like this could be a medieval SMT. I like what I see aesthetically but I hope they are trying something new in substance and not hitting us with yet another old style JRPG with pacing issues, riding on art direction and style alone.
hell yes! been waiting for an update for YEARS. i was beginning to wonder if it was outright cancelled. i have had my persona fill for the time being and it appears that the old persona team has as well, hence why they formed studio zero to work on a NEW ip. hashino went on record to say that he wanted to get away from the highschool setting with his new game. this certainly has a fire emblem art direction (with the cell shading) to it which i'm cool with... i have a suspicion that this will also get a ps4 release since it doesn't look too demanding fidelity wise... might not need a ps5 until 2025 if that is the case. haven't been this excited about a jrpg in a very long time.
p.s. it is embarassing that sony was unable to lock down these atlus announcements. how on earth did they let this slip? i recall xbox executives having meetings with sega in japan a while back... wouldn't be surprised if they were there to barter for these releases. can't see them doing well on xbox, but you can't say xbox didn't at least try. their showcase was pretty good all things considered...
Was intriguing, but i don't know. Will need to see more. The trash dump is filled with persona-wanna-be's that failed to deliver.
Looked amazing.
Sega is going to take all my money away....
@HeeHo I have a PC so if it doesnt come to PS5 (it more than likely will) or Switch then I will play it on PC. If it comes to Gamepass then I could essentially play it for £1 over 1 month. But I would deffo prefer buying a physical copy for the PS5.
The xbox showcase was amazing. I'll not buy, ever, an xbox but jesus, so many great games.
And I will not buy a xbox because the 360 era. When they were The mainstream console (the wii sold more, but for while 360 was the top dog for hardcore gaming) the games were shi* so no thanks. Anything from microsoft is a disease.
Looks good, I'm in, hope there's steelcase for ps5 version 😃
So this is what Project Re Fantasy turned out to be, pretty sweet!
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