Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases New Update for January 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio receives Update 1.11, enhancing menu navigation and addressing PC bugs. This minor update improves user experience across all platforms, building on the game's already impressive success.

Released in October 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio achieved phenomenal sales, exceeding one million copies sold globally on its launch day, a record for Atlus. The game, following a young boy's quest to become King of Euchronia, has garnered widespread critical acclaim, winning numerous Game of the Year awards and boasting a perfect 100 score on OpenCritic.

Update 1.11 introduces streamlined menu navigation. Players can now adjust battle formations and swap party members from both the main menu and equipment screen. A new "jump to category" function on the item screen accelerates gameplay. PC-specific bug fixes target camera control, frame rate issues, and controller responsiveness. Atlus's commitment to post-launch support ensures an optimized player experience.

Speculation regarding a sequel is rife, fueled by the game's exceptional reception. While director Katsura Hashino hasn't confirmed concrete plans, he expressed his ambition to establish Metaphor as a major JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

With the ninth anniversary of Persona 5 approaching in 2025, anticipation for Persona 6 is high. Metaphor: ReFantazio's success positions Atlus for continued growth, and many fans believe a new Persona title would capitalize on this momentum.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes

All Platforms

• Enhanced party management: Formation changes and party member swaps are now accessible from the main menu and equipment screen.
• Streamlined item access: A new "jump to category" function allows quicker navigation within the item menu.
• Resolved a critical bug hindering progression during specific main menu operations.
• Miscellaneous minor bug fixes.

Windows and Steam Versions

• Improved analog stick controls for characters and cursors.
• Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in certain situations.
• Fixed frame rate inconsistencies during specific actions.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs in command battles.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs within Magura Hole.
• Corrected controller input issues on Windows 11.