Metaphor: ReFantazio Releases New Update for January 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio Receives Quality-of-Life Update 1.11

Atlus has released update 1.11 for their critically acclaimed RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. This patch focuses on enhancing user experience and addressing bugs, primarily on PC. The update follows the game's incredibly successful launch in October 2024, where it achieved record-breaking sales and widespread critical praise, solidifying its place as a leading JRPG.

The update introduces significant menu improvements across all platforms. Players can now adjust party formations and swap members directly from the main menu and equipment screen. A new "jump to category" function on the item screen streamlines inventory management. PC players specifically benefit from numerous bug fixes targeting camera controls, frame rate inconsistencies, controller responsiveness, and progression-blocking issues within certain game areas (including Magura Hole).

While no sequel to Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently in development, director Katsura Hashino expressed his hope for a future installment in an interview with Weekly Famitsu. Hashino envisions Metaphor eventually joining the ranks of Atlus's other prominent franchises, Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

The timing of this update is interesting, coinciding with growing anticipation for Persona 6, especially as 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of Persona 5. Many speculate that Atlus might leverage the success of Metaphor: ReFantazio to announce the next entry in their flagship Persona series.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes:

All Platforms:

• Party formation and member swapping now available from the main menu and equipment screen.
• Added a category jump function to the item screen.
• Fixed a bug preventing progression during certain main menu operations.
• Other minor bug fixes.

Windows and Steam Versions:

• Improved analog stick control for characters and cursors.
• Addressed slow mouse-controlled camera movement in specific instances.
• Fixed frame rate issues related to certain actions.
• Resolved progression-blocking bugs during command battles.
• Fixed progression-blocking bugs in Magura Hole.
• Resolved controller input issues on Windows 11.