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 position as a leading RPG.
Initially unveiled in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio's debut saw over one million copies sold globally in a single day, marking Atlus's most successful game launch to date. 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 inventory management. Furthermore, several PC-specific bugs impacting camera control, frame rate, and controller responsiveness have been resolved. Atlus's commitment to post-launch support ensures an optimized player experience.
Speculation regarding a potential sequel has arisen due to the game's overwhelming success. Director Katsura Hashino, while confirming no current plans for a sequel, expressed his hope to eventually establish Metaphor: ReFantazio as a prominent JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.
With Atlus's heightened success following Metaphor's release, anticipation builds for future announcements, particularly concerning Persona 6 as 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of Persona 5.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes
All Platforms:
- Enhanced party management: Formation changes and member swaps are now accessible from the main menu and equipment screen.
- Streamlined item screen: A category jump function allows for quicker navigation.
- Bug fixes: Resolved an issue preventing progress during certain main menu operations.
- Minor bug fixes implemented.
Windows and Steam Versions:
- Improved controller support: Analog stick operation for characters and cursors has been refined.
- Enhanced camera control: Addressed slow mouse-based camera movement in specific instances.
- Frame rate stabilization: Fixed frame rate inconsistencies during certain actions.
- Gameplay progression fixes: Resolved bugs preventing progress during command battles and within Magura Hole.
- Windows 11 compatibility: Fixed controller input issues on Windows 11.
