Check out the first metaphor: ReFantazio Gameplay Reveal, out October 11th

A special developer livestream called “Atlus Exclusive” took place today Metaphor: ReFantazioand reveals brand new details about the upcoming role-playing game. Studio Zero director Katsura Hashino, who you may know Shin Megami Tensei III – Nocturne, Persona 3, Persona 4And Persona 5 – introduced the first hands-on gameplay for the title with a 30-minute livestream (dubbed and subbed in English) in which he discussed his development vision and creative inspirations while exploring various sections of the game.

During the livestream, Hashino-san first introduced viewers to the story and introduced them to the protagonist and his fairy companion Gallica. The game is full of interesting allies, rivals and fearsome monsters that he encounters on his journey.

After showing some of the introductory parts of the game, the first stop of the Royal Capital Grand Trad journey is shown. Here you can start to get a sense of the scale of the game as you walk around the city and look at the maps. Fans were also treated to a first look at another local: Martira, a town that has never been shown before.

As Hashino-san moves through dungeons and locations, he delves deeper into the game systems and the journey the game takes you through. At its heart is the Gauntlet Runner, a fun and cool vehicle that can safely travel across wastelands while also serving as a home base and headquarters. The Gauntlet Runner is quite spacious and has a lot of features so you can use your time as you wish!

Another important element of the game are archetypes, which lie in the job system. The archetypes are a special force that can awaken in different forms. A few highlights of Hashino-san include the Seeker, the Magician, and the Thief, which were displayed in a dungeon. Archetypes can be used by your other party members and offer endless possibilities when forming your party.

During the livestream, Hashino-san also shared interesting information about the music, the concepts behind the art and design, and teased some of the story as well as insights into battle strategies, enemy analysis, and more!

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a massive game that has a lot more to offer in the coming months. One of the most exciting news from the livestream is particularly noteworthy: we have a start date to announce! Metaphor: ReFantazio

will be released on October 11, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Physical pre-orders for the title are now available at participating retailers, with a special physical Collector’s Edition available for those looking to celebrate this exciting launch. To accompany this exciting announcement, the team released a new trailer, The King’s Trial, for Metaphor: ReFantazio It highlights a lot of what’s to come – you can see it below!

We see that it has been 35 years since Atlus released its first title Metaphor: ReFantazio as the culmination of everything that makes Atlus what it is – distinctive style and interface, cutting-edge combat, compelling characters and legendary stories. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than by publishing it Metaphor: ReFantazio for all old and new Atlus fans alike.

If you would like to learn more, please watch the full livestream Atlus YouTube channel

or Wishlist the game here on Xbox. That’s all the team has to share for now, but please keep an eye out for more information and reveals as we countdown to October 11th! Also stay up to date via ATLUS West’s official channels Facebook, InstagramAnd Twitter.