A new title seems poised to enter the race for game of the year. On this Friday, October 11, the Japanese publisher Atlus has just published Metaphor ReFantasiaan ambitious JRPG developed by the creators of Shin Megami Tensei et Persona. Anticipated by Japanese role-playing game aficionados, this new production has exceeded all the expectations of the public and even its creators. It seems that the reputation of the studio’s other games, combined with promising new gameplay ideas, has made it possible to reach an even wider audience than usual.
Indeed, the title’s publisher has just revealed that a surprising record has already been reached less than 24 hours after launch. Metaphor ReFantasia exceeded the symbolic mark of one million units sold : a real feat for a production of a genre still considered reserved for a niche of passionate players. For comparison, no Persona game has achieved such a feat despite the popularity of the franchise. The last sales record for an Atlus JRPG was previously held by Persona 3 Reloaded. The remake released last February sold 1 million copies in one week.
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【㊗1 million copies exceeded! ㊗】
Released today, “#metaphorCumulative worldwide sales of “Refantasio” have exceeded 1 million copies! We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us. https://t.co/f1hVvtnGWt pic.twitter.com/c0c7vi4zLj— “Metaphor: Refantasio” official (@stud_zero) October 11, 2024
The start of a new franchise?
Faced with such success, the question of the future of Metaphor ReFantasia is already arising. The title was unanimously praised by the press, with almost perfect scores across the globe, while the first feedback from the public was just as positive. This kind of enthusiasm is rarely observed in the world of JRPGs, even among renowned licenses like Final Fantasy et Dragon Quest. Final Fantasy VII Rebirthalso released last February, had sold only 2 million copies two months after its release and reached the 7 million mark in September.
From the top of his million in less than 24 hours, Metaphor ReFantasia has all the keys in hand to establish itself as a juggernaut in the Japanese video game industry. With word of mouth, the title’s progression curve promises to be impressive. By playing with a visual identity close to that of Personathe developers seem to have made the right bet. A future or Metaphor ReFantasia definitively dethroning its predecessor is not impossible. One thing is certain, the Japanese company will not be able to ignore the success of its title. Whether it’s continuing with a sequel, or infusing elements of Metaphor into their future Shin Megami Tensei or Persona productions, this game will most certainly have an impact on the future of development at Atlus.
If you want to discover this new phenomenon for yourself, know thata demo version is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. This even allows you to transfer your save data to the final version if you feel like continuing the adventure.
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