"Metaphor: ReFantazio Unveils January 2025 Update"

Atlus has recently rolled out a new update for the critically acclaimed RPG, *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, introducing version 1.11 with enhanced menu options for all platforms. Released in October 2024, *Metaphor: ReFantazio* has been a monumental success, selling one million copies on its launch day and continuing to receive high praise, becoming one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent years. Initially announced in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, the game follows a young protagonist striving to become the King of the medieval fantasy realm of Euchronia, earning multiple Game of the Year awards and achieving a perfect player rating of 100 on OpenCritic.

The latest update, version 1.11, brings significant improvements to the game's user interface, making navigation smoother and more intuitive. Players across all platforms can now effortlessly change their battle formation and swap party members directly from the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, a new category jump function has been added to the main menu and item screen, allowing players to quickly access specific locations and streamline their gameplay experience. For PC users, the update also includes several bug fixes addressing issues with camera movement, frame rate stability, and controller inputs, demonstrating Atlus's commitment to enhancing the gaming experience for all players.

Amidst the game's overwhelming success, fans have begun inquiring about a potential sequel. Katsura Hashino, the director of *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, has shared his aspirations for the future of the series. While no sequel is currently in development, Hashino expressed his hope to one day see *Metaphor: ReFantazio* stand alongside other iconic JRPG series like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. In an interview with Weekly Famitsu, he articulated his vision for the game to evolve into a fully-fledged JRPG series.

As the gaming community eagerly awaits further news from Atlus, the anticipation for new projects is palpable. With 2025 marking the ninth anniversary of *Persona 5*, many fans are speculating about the announcement of *Persona 6*. Given the success of *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, there is a strong belief that Atlus will continue to capitalize on their momentum, possibly by unveiling 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.