ATLUS today announced that factoring in physical and digital pre-orders, as well as early internal sales data, Metaphor: ReFantazio has sold 1 million units globally on its first day of launch. The title went on sale today on Xbox Series X| S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam and is receiving positive critical reception from press and currently has a metascore of 93 (PS5), 92 (Xbox Series X), and 91 (PC) on Metacritic as of today.
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Digital Deluxe and Digital Standard Editions are available now on all available platforms, and the Collector’s Edition and Physical Standard Editions are available for purchase on select platforms. For more details and to find where to buy, visit the game’s official website.
Players can step foot into Metaphor: ReFantazio’s world and experience the early-game narrative, explore social elements and discover the city with the free Prologue Demo. The Prologue Demo, available now on all platforms, has achieved more than 1 million downloads worldwide in its first two weeks with much acclaim from fans. Progression from the demo carries over to the full version, so players can preserve the bonds they built during their first steps in the United Kingdom of Euchronia.
ATLUS is running activities across the globe to coincide with the launch of Metaphor: ReFantazio, including:
- Brazil Game Show Booth – SEGA and ATLUS are currently exhibiting a variety of royal activities at Brazil Game Show until October 13, 2024. Check out what Metaphor: ReFantazio has to offer at Booth #P007 at Expo Center Norte in Sao Paulo Brazil. Official Brazil Game Show tickets required for access to visit booth.
- PAX AUS 2024 – Check out Metaphor: ReFantazio at the SEGA booth #1420 in the Expo Hall at PAX AUS 2024 in Melbourne Australia until October 13, 2024. Official PAX AUS 2024 tickets required for access to visit booth.
- 3D Billboard – Keep an eye out for 3D billboards featuring Metaphor: ReFantazio in the heart of NYC’s Times Square!
- New York Comic Con – The third and final stop of the “Awaken 2024” campaign will take place in New York City at New York Comic Con (NYCC) with a skinned campaign bus traveling around the Javits Center with promotional items for fans to receive at no additional cost while supplies last. Appearance at NYCC to take place on October 18, 2024 with the online contest until October 25, 2024 at 9:59AM PT.
Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima and composer Shoji Meguro. Players must rise above fear as they enter a vast fantasy world that is fraught with unsettling mystery. Thrust into a kingdom on the precipice of ruin, players will need to overcome obstacles and forge bonds with allies in order to control their destiny.
