Rumors continue to swirl around the future of one of Atlus' most beloved RPGs, and now, a leaker has claimed thatMetaphor: ReFantaziowill be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming months. Many players believe that the game would be a good match for the system, and this new report adds credence to the port’s existence, as fans await confirmation thatMetaphor: ReFantaziois headed to the newly released hybrid console.
Released last October,Metaphor: ReFantaziobecame one of thehighest-rated games of 2024on OpenCritic, taking the third place spot for the year behind onlyAstro BotandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Atlus RPG has been dubbed by many fans as “fantasyPersona,” incorporating many gameplay elements from the popular franchise, such as the strict day-night cycle and the importance of fostering relationships with party members to further the game’s plot and to unlock certain skills in battle.Metaphor: ReFantaziocontinues to be applauded for its worldbuilding, story, and unique visuals, and soon, even more eager players may be able to give the game a shot on Nintendo’s newest console.
In a new post by Shpeshal_Nick onTwitter, the Xbox Era co-founder indicates that he recently received a DM claiming thatMetaphor: ReFantaziowould be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. After searching online, the user also discovered that the prominent leaker PH Brazil had said the same thing in January, stating that the Atlus RPG would be released during the new system’s launch window. This implies that it will be released before the end of the year. This isn’t the first time that rumors ofMetaphor: ReFantaziocoming to the Switch 2have popped up, with many fans believing that the game will be confirmed for the hybrid console during the next Nintendo Direct, which is rumored to take place before the end of July.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored to Be Coming to the Switch 2 Very Soon
The success of the fantasy RPG can’t be understated, withMetaphor: ReFantazioselling one million units on launch day to become Atlus' fastest-selling game. In late 2024, director Katsura Hashino commented on a potential sequel, stating that while there were no official plans to makeMetaphor: ReFantaziopart of a greater series, he did hope that it could become one someday. Given the recent popularity ofPersona 3 Reloadand hype surrounding the release ofPersona 4 Revival, the developers at Atlus may have their hands full for the moment.
MoreRPGs are coming to the Switch 2in the near future, withFinal Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chroniclescoming in September andPokemon Legends: Z-Ahitting the console in October. Ports of some majorly popular releases are also planned, with fans eagerly awaiting the Switch 2 version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake IntergradeandElden Ring: Tarnished Edition.
