Metaphor: ReFantazio is a wildly impressive new JRPG from long-time veteran Persona developers, which is more than enough reason to be excited about it. Released on October 11, 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio is definitely one of the best new games of 2024 and will probably keep you busy for the rest of the year. Announced under a codename in 2016 before its full reveal last year, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a medieval fantasy adventure where players “must fight their own anxiety,” according to Atlus’s description, in a world constantly torn between reality and fantasy. You’re accompanied by companions in a typical Persona-like style, meaning you can expect lots of social sim aspects alongside the squad-based combat. Sounds like the makings of one of the new best JRPGs if you ask us!Here’s everything you need to know about Metaphor: ReFantazio right now, from gameplay to news from the developer and more.Metaphor: ReFantazio newsMetaphor: ReFantazio borrows Persona’s iconic calendar system, but devs say players don’t need to “worry about missing out on activities due to time constraints”Persona veterans’ new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio bumps a major series staple by excluding romanceMetaphor: ReFantazio dazzles with seamless switching between exploration and JRPG combatMetaphor: ReFantazio release date and review The Metaphor: ReFantazio was released on October 11, 2024, across all platforms.Metaphor: ReFantazio undoubtedly launched in one of the busiest times of the year, which is somewhat unusual for Atlus games – all the best Persona games releases tend to fall in the first half of the year, which can also be said for other Atlus titles like Unicorn Overlord.Still, the busy period aside, the game has been doing well with critics and fans. In our Metaphor ReFantazio review, Catherine Lewis described the title as a “triumphant evolution of Atlus’ best.” High praise indeed.Metaphor: ReFantazio platforms Unlike former Atlus releases like Persona 5 and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Metaphor: ReFantazio launched simultaneously across all platforms. You can now play it on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S systems. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter