Metaphor: ReFantazio enjoys incredible launch, is this Atlus’ new main franchise?

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that Metaphor: ReFantazio has truly outshone many of the games I’ve played in recent years. The hype surrounding its release was palpable, and Atlus delivered beyond expectations. With over one million copies sold on day one, it’s clear that this game has struck a chord with players worldwide.


In simple terms, Refantazio’s debut has been extraordinary, and it seems everyone, whether a critic or a fan, concurs that it was definitely worth the patience!

Metaphor: ReFantazio a massive hit for Atlus

According to Atlus’s official announcement on their website, the launch of their new intellectual property was exceptionally popular, selling over one million copies in just a single day. Furthermore, it’s not only the initial sales numbers that indicate the game is meeting expectations. On Steam, approximately 85,000 players were simultaneously enjoying the game the Sunday following its release, nearly doubling the peak number of players for Persona 3 Reloaded (previously Atlus’s record holder).

On Metacritic, known for its community of avid gamers who can be quite critical, this recently released game garnered an impressive user rating of 9.2/10 and a professional critic score of 93/100.

It’s common knowledge that when an Atlus game like Persona 5 succeeds, it often leads to numerous spin-offs. For instance, following the success of Persona 5, there were several spin-off games released.

  • Persona 5 Royal
  • Persona 5 Tactica
  • Persona 5 Strikers
  • Persona 5: Dancing In Starlight
  • Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Given that Atlas took three years to launch the upgraded version of Persona 5, we anticipate a similar timeline for Metaphor: ReFantazio. In the meantime, fans can savor their initial experience with this fresh release.

Have you played it yet? And could you see the new IP dethrone Persona for Atlus?

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2024-10-15 15:44