Is Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming to Xbox Game Pass?

The anticipated launch of Metaphor: ReFantazio marks it as the first fully multiplatform game from Atlus designed specifically for current-gen platforms (excluding remakes and ports). This includes support for Xbox Series X|S, a crucial move considering Microsoft‘s continuous efforts to secure Japanese game titles. The Xbox Game Pass has proven to be an invaluable asset in this endeavor.

With numerous Day One game releases, players on Xbox Game Pass have had the opportunity to experience game launches they might not have otherwise considered. However, the question remains: will Metaphor: ReFantazio be available on Xbox Game Pass? Read on to discover more.

Is Metaphor: ReFantazio Coming to Xbox Game Pass?

A memorable adventure awaits (Image via SEGA)

According to official announcements, Metaphor: ReFantazio will only be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Fans hoping for a Day One launch on Xbox Game Pass akin to Persona 3 Reload will be disappointed, as the game will not be included in the subscription at launch—or at any launch period, for that matter.

That said, this doesn’t completely rule out the possibility of the game making its way to the Xbox Game Pass in the future. Many titles that initially launched solely on consoles have eventually been added to the catalog, so there is still a glimmer of hope.

As for the release day of the upcoming ATLUS title, Xbox fans will need to purchase it through either Xbox Series X|S or the Microsoft Store.

What is the Premise of Metaphor: ReFantazio?

Fight larger-than-life monsters called “humans” (Image via SEGA)

Set in the fantastical United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the domain of humans is perceived merely as fiction, players take on the role of a young boy who embarks on a quest to unearth the mystery behind a curse affecting the prince of the kingdom. Additionally, he becomes entangled in a nationwide tournament to be crowned king, following a series of supernatural occurrences.

The gameplay unfolds as an extensive JRPG adventure across various fantasy landscapes, where the protagonist must recruit allies to demonstrate their valor while harnessing a mysterious force known as Archetypes. As players venture through diverse biomes and dungeons, they will engage in the challenging turn-based combat that ATLUS is renowned for, particularly in the MegaTen franchise.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is scheduled for release on October 11, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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