According to SteamDB, Metaphor: ReFantazio has achieved a peak of over 76,000 concurrent players at the time of writing. The game is now one of the most played JRPGs on Steam, and is notably more played at launch than several Atlus titles on Steam. This includes Persona 5 which has over 35,000 peak concurrent players, Persona 4 Golden which has over 29,000 and Persona 3 Reload which has over 45,000. Atlus also recently announced that the game already sold one million units worldwide on the first day of its release. Metaphor: ReFantazio launched on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The publisher released a Prologue Demo earlier this month which is available now.
The game’s details via the publisher:
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical “Archetype” powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an “Archetype,” you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
Key Features
- Go on quests, dungeon dive, and hunt for treasures by day. Strengthen relationships, build bonds, and increase virtues by night. Choose your actions wisely, time management is key to achieving your goal.
- Ride your “gauntlet runner” to faraway dungeons and towns across an expansive world. Discover beautiful landscapes accompanied by captivating music, an immersive user interface, and anime cutscenes.
- A unique battle system combining turn-based and real time action grants strategy and exhilaration at every turn. Party customization through “Archetypes” provides freedom to personalize your adventure.
- A mysterious and exciting story unfolds in a world where people must fight their own anxiety. Join the high-stakes Royal Tournament that promises hours of captivating exploration and discovery.
Stay tuned at Gaming Instincts via Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more gaming news.
