Atlus has rolled out the latest update for the critically acclaimed RPG, *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, with version 1.11 introducing new menu options that enhance navigation for players across all platforms. Released in October 2024, *Metaphor: ReFantazio* has been a commercial and critical darling, selling one million copies on its launch day and continuing to receive accolades, including multiple Game of the Year awards and a perfect player rating of 100 on OpenCritic. Originally announced in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, this title follows the journey of a young boy striving to become the King of the medieval fantasy world of Euchronia.
The new update, version 1.11, brings significant improvements to the game's user interface. Players on all platforms can now effortlessly change their battle formation and swap party members directly from the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, a new category jump function has been added to the main menu and item screen, allowing for quicker access to specific locations, thus streamlining gameplay. For PC users, this patch also includes several bug fixes related to camera movement, frame rate stability, and controller inputs, demonstrating Atlus's commitment to refining the gaming experience across all platforms.
While fans eagerly inquire about a sequel, the game's director, Katsura Hashino, has shared his aspirations for *Metaphor: ReFantazio* to evolve into a standalone JRPG series akin to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. Though no sequel is currently in development, Hashino expressed his hope to see this vision come to fruition in the future. As the gaming community looks forward to potential announcements, 2025 will also mark the ninth anniversary of *Persona 5*, sparking speculation about the reveal of *Persona 6*. Given the success of *Metaphor: ReFantazio*, many believe Atlus will leverage this momentum to announce new entries in their flagship series.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes
---------------------------------------------All Platforms
- You can now change your formation and swap party members on the main menu and EQUIP screen.
- Added a category jump function to specific locations on the main menu and ITEM screen.
- Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being made when performing certain operations on the main menu.
- Other minor fixes.
Windows and Steam versions
- Adjusted analog stick operation for characters and cursors.
- Fixed an issue where camera movement using the mouse was slow in some cases.
- Fixed an issue where the frame rate was fixed with certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations during command battles made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations in Magura Hole made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where controller input would not be accepted under certain conditions on Windows 11.
