Metaphor: ReFantazio receives Update 1.11, enhancing menu navigation and addressing PC-specific bugs. This update follows the game's incredibly successful launch in October 2024, where it achieved record-breaking sales and critical acclaim, solidifying its place as a top RPG.
Initially unveiled in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio's debut saw one million copies sold globally on its first day, a milestone achievement for Atlus. The game, set in the medieval fantasy world of Euchronia and centered around a young boy's quest to become king, has garnered numerous Game of the Year awards and a perfect 100 score on OpenCritic.
Update 1.11 introduces improved menu functionality across all platforms. Players can now adjust battle formations and swap party members directly from the main menu and equipment screen. A new "jump to category" feature on the item screen streamlines gameplay. The update also includes several bug fixes for PC users, addressing issues with camera control, frame rate, and controller input.
Speculation regarding a sequel is growing, fueled by the game's phenomenal reception. While director Katsura Hashino confirms no concrete plans currently exist, he expresses his hope for a future Metaphor: ReFantazio series, envisioning it alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei as a major JRPG franchise.
With Atlus's success riding high, anticipation for future announcements is intense, particularly concerning Persona 6 as the ninth anniversary of Persona 5 approaches in 2025.
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 selection: A new category jump function allows quicker navigation of the item screen.
- Resolved a main menu bug that hindered progression in certain scenarios.
- Minor bug fixes implemented.
Windows and Steam Versions:
- Improved analog stick responsiveness for character and cursor control.
- Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in specific instances.
- Fixed frame rate inconsistencies during certain actions.
- Resolved progression-blocking bugs encountered during command battles.
- Resolved progression-blocking bugs within Magura Hole.
- Fixed controller input issues on Windows 11.
