{"id":29993,"date":"2024-04-23T17:22:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=29993"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T10:37:21","slug":"former-persona-studio-director-reveals-more-about-atlus-new-rpg-metaphor-refantanzio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/former-persona-studio-director-reveals-more-about-atlus-new-rpg-metaphor-refantanzio\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Persona studio director reveals more about Atlus\u2019s new RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Atlus announced on April 23 that its upcoming RPG <strong>Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/strong> will be released on October 11. It will be available on PC (Steam\/Microsoft store), PS4\/PS5 and X Box Series S|X. Global <a href=\"https:\/\/metaphor.atlus.com\/index.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preorders<\/a> have opened today, with a collector\u2019s edition available in addition to the standard physical and digital editions.\u00a0Atlus has also revealed tantalizing details about the upcoming title in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AMO-eAwvvuY\">showcase steam<\/a>, which debuted on Youtube on April 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Metaphor: ReFantazio &quot;ATLUS Exclusive&quot; Showcase - Introduction\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AMO-eAwvvuY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticipation has been bubbling up around Metaphor: ReFantazio because it is being developed by Studio Zero- a dev studio established by the team that has worked on the Persona series since Persona 3. The studio is led by former P-Studio director Katsura Hashino, who is also directing the upcoming game. According to Hashino\u2019s speech during the aforementioned showcase stream, the new IP is being developed by members of Persona 5\u2019s dev team, and Persona series composer Shoji Meguro will be providing the soundtrack. He also commented that creating a large-scale fantasy RPG is a first for him as well as Atlus, adding that the studio is using their own unique approach to make Metaphor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game is set in a kingdom that has fallen into chaos after the assassination of the king. This causes the Royal Magic to be invoked, allowing any individual to become king, regardless of status, if they can gain the support of the people. Consequently, the world becomes embroiled in a royal tournament for the throne. In trying to lift a deadly curse from the kingdom\u2019s prince, the protagonist will also become involved in this electoral battle, and the game will involve traveling around the world. On your journey you will come across rivals, forge alliances and battle terrifying monsters called \u201cHumans.\u201d Hashino emphasizes that what makes Metaphor: ReFantazio different from other RPGs is the perspective of its characters- for them, our world is a fantasy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Metaphor: ReFantazio \u2014 The King\u2019s Trial | Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zmMz9QjUHmA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike previous Atlus RPGs, Metaphor: ReFantazio\u2019s gameplay places emphasis on action. Although battles are turn-based, they incorporate real-time actions such as attacking, evading, dashing and analyzing things. Apparently, combat at the start of the game will be intentionally difficult to provide tension and a sense of achievement when you win. To help widen the game\u2019s appeal, the difficulty level can be customized, with various adjustable options that will make it easier for players to enjoy the game regardless of skill.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game has reportedly been in development since 2016 as PROJECT REFantasy, with its official name being announced last June. Today, it has finally been revealed that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on October 11. If you want to get a sneak peek at Metaphor: ReFantazio\u2019s gameplay and dynamic environments, and listen to Katsura Hashino\u2019s full presentation about the game, we recommend that you check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AMO-eAwvvuY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlus Exclusive Showcase<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metaphor.atlus.com\/index.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/a> is scheduled to be released for PC (Steam\/Microsoft store), PS4\/PS5 and XBox Series S|X on October 11.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Written by.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/author\/verity-townsend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verity Townsend<\/a>&nbsp;based on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20240423-290678\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese&nbsp;article<\/a>&nbsp;(original article\u2019s publication date: 2024-04-23 08:06&nbsp;JST)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metaphor ReFantazio is shaping up to be a fresh new RPG experience from Atlus, bolstered by Persona series talent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":29995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-29993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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