Metaphor: ReFantazio receives Update 1.11, enhancing gameplay and addressing bugs. This minor patch introduces improved menu navigation across all platforms, including easier party management and item selection. PC players will also benefit from several bug fixes related to camera control, framerate, and controller responsiveness.
Launched to critical acclaim in October 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio achieved phenomenal success, selling one million copies globally on its first day. The game, initially known as Project Re:Fantasy, has garnered numerous Game of the Year awards and a perfect 100 score on OpenCritic. Its popularity has sparked considerable interest in a potential sequel.
While director Katsura Hashino hasn't confirmed a sequel, he expressed his desire to establish Metaphor: ReFantazio as a major JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. This ambition, coupled with Atlus's recent success, fuels fan anticipation for future announcements, particularly given the upcoming ninth anniversary of Persona 5 and the highly anticipated reveal of Persona 6.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes:
All Platforms:
- Enhanced party member swapping and formation adjustments from the main menu and equip screen.
- Implemented a category jump function for quicker item screen navigation.
- Resolved a bug hindering progression during specific main menu operations.
- Miscellaneous minor bug fixes.
Windows and Steam Versions:
- Refined analog stick controls for characters and cursors.
- Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in certain situations.
- Fixed framerate issues triggered by specific actions.
- Resolved progression-blocking bugs during command battles and within Magura Hole.
- Corrected controller input problems on Windows 11.
