Summary
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 introduces new menu options for easier navigation across all platforms.
- The update also includes bug fixes specifically for the PC version.
- While a sequel isn't currently in development, the game's director, Katsura Hashino, expresses hope for a future installment.
Atlus has rolled out a new patch for Metaphor: ReFantazio, enhancing the user experience with new menu options and fixes for all console and PC players. Launched in October 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio has achieved remarkable sales and garnered numerous accolades, cementing its status as one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent times.
Originally announced by Atlus in 2016 under the codename Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio sold an impressive one million copies worldwide on its debut day, marking the most successful launch in the studio's history. The game, which follows a young protagonist's journey to become the King of the medieval fantasy realm of Euchronia, has continued to receive both commercial and critical acclaim. It has won multiple Game of the Year awards and boasts a perfect player rating of 100 on OpenCritic. With the release of Update 1.11, Atlus demonstrates its ongoing commitment to enhancing the game across all platforms.
Version 1.11 of Metaphor: ReFantazio introduces significant changes to the game's menu options, making navigation smoother for players. On all platforms, users can now adjust their battle formation and swap party members directly from the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, a new category jump function on the item screen allows for quicker access to specific locations, streamlining gameplay. For PC players, the update addresses several bugs, including issues with camera movement, frame rate, and controller inputs. Atlus's dedication to refining Metaphor: ReFantazio through these updates underscores their commitment to delivering an optimal gaming experience.
Given the game's overwhelmingly positive reception, fans have naturally begun to inquire about a potential sequel. In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, the game's director, Katsura Hashino, shared that while no sequel is currently planned, he hopes to expand Metaphor: ReFantazio into a full-fledged JRPG series, akin to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.
While a follow-up to Metaphor: ReFantazio remains on the horizon, anticipation is building for other announcements from Atlus. As 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of Persona 5, speculation about the reveal of Persona 6 is rife. With Metaphor: ReFantazio propelling Atlus to new heights of success, fans are eager for the studio to maintain its momentum, possibly with a new entry in their flagship series.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes
All Platforms
- You can now change your formation and swap party members on the main menu and EQUIP screen.
- Added a category jump function to specific locations on the main menu and ITEM screen.
- Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being made when performing certain operations on the main menu.
- Other minor fixes.
Windows and Steam versions
- Adjusted analog stick operation for characters and cursors.
- Fixed an issue where camera movement using the mouse was slow in some cases.
- Fixed an issue where the frame rate was fixed with certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations during command battles made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations in Magura Hole made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where controller input would not be accepted under certain conditions on Windows 11.
