Metaphor: ReFantazio Towns and Journey Elements Revealed in New Showcase

Atlus has revealed new details about the towns and journey elements of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Director Katsura Hashino showed off new locations and mechanics in a showcase on the Atlus YouTube channel.

Three locations were shown off in the showcase. The first of these was Martira, one of the first towns available in Metaphor: ReFantazio, located in the countryside. Other locations included Port Brilehaven, a port town surrounded by mysterious balls of water, and Virga Island, a tropical setting. There were also glimpses of a main quest dungeon set inside the belly of a giant worm. The showcase also detailed how the player gets around in the game. This requires a vehicle known as a gauntlet runner, which the player will spend a lot of time on.

Each of the towns in Metaphor: ReFantazio will contain its own activities for the player to complete. Martira features a bungee jump test of courage and the ability to milk cows. Port Brilehaven features a seafood restaurant where you can learn to fish, along with a coliseum. Even the gauntlet runner contains its own activities, from cooking and reading, to special activities involving allies such as weapon maintenance. These activities will improve your character’s standing within the game’s Royal Tournament while also building bonds with your allies.

Much like the Persona games, Metaphor: ReFantazio will require players to manage their time effectively as they move between towns. Each activity the player completes will move time forward, so they have to be aware of how much time is left in their main quest. Journeys between major locations also consume several days, although these journeys do contain their own side activities to complete such as scenic sites and combat zones. Even the worm dungeon has its own time considerations, although this is because the dungeon must be completed before the party is digested.

Finally, the showcase revealed a new party member, Eupha. She can be found in Virga Island, although details about her are being kept secret for the time being.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a new RPG from the same team as the Persona series, and shares a lot of common elements with that series. It sees you playing as a protagonist entering the Royal Tournament following the assassination of the king and a curse being placed on the prince.

Metaphor: ReFantazio releases on October 11, 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.