Summary
The fantasy RPGMetaphor: ReFantaziosold one million copies on its first day. Critical reception for the new IP has been overwhelmingly positive leading up to its launch, andMetaphor: ReFantaziois now celebrating the studio’s most successful launch to date.
First revealed at the June 2023 Xbox Games Showcase,Metaphor: ReFantaziois a JRPG developed by Studio Zero, a development division within Atlus headed byPersona 5director Katsura Hashino. Undoubtedly,Metaphor: Refantaziois similar toPersonain its gameplay, featuring social links, time management mechanics, social stats, and fast-paced turn-based combat. However, asPersonatitles take place in a modern Japanese school setting,Metaphormakes the switch to high fantasy, a choice many have applauded since the game’s reveal. The game’s immense popularity can now be seen in raw numbers, asMetaphor: Refantaziohas already reached an incredible milestone on its launch day.
According to Sega,Metaphor: ReFantaziosold one million copies globally on its first day when accounting for both physical and digital sales. This is particularly impressive when considering that the wildly popular titlePersona 5took an entire month to sell 500,000 copies in Japan and 1.5 million copies globally. The sales of the game were likely bolstered bytheMetaphor: ReFantaziodemo, which was released in late September and included around five hours of gameplay. Giving players a chance to go hands-on with the title and learn more about the game’s characters and world clearly had an impact.
Metaphor: Refantazio Sells One Million Copies on Its First Day
Unlike the more contemporaryPersonagames,Metaphor: ReFantaziotakes place in a medieval fantasy realmdubbed the United Kingdom of Euchronia, which is struggling after the assassination of its King. Players control a young orphan boy from the Elda tribe, a race of magic-wielders who are often looked down on for their use of forbidden powers. As the game progresses, players must hone both their skills in battle and their social stats, including their tolerance, courage, wisdom, and eloquence. As the protagonist grows more powerful and respectable, they have more opportunities to make friends and gain allies with the aim of taking the throne.
Like games in thePersonafranchise,Metaphor: ReFantaziowill be a very lengthy title, taking around 100 hours to complete. While some in the community are frustrated by the amount of time Atlus JRPGs take to complete, it hasn’t stopped at least one million people from picking up the new fantasy title. As players awaitPersona 6news,Metaphor: ReFantaziois sure to tide Atlus fans over for the foreseeable future. The game was released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on June 04, 2025, to commemorate Atlus' 35th anniversary.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
