Metaphor: ReFantazio gets an encouraging update

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  • Metaphor: ReFantazio earns an ESRB “Teen” rating for players ages 13 and up and contains scenes of blood, alcohol, and strong language.
  • Set to launch on October 11, the game features a demo with over five hours of gameplay that showcases unique mechanics different from Persona.
  • The ESRB rating ensures consistent content across platforms and suggests a smooth, lag-free release for Atlus' upcoming JRPG.



Metaphor: ReFantazio just received an ESRB rating, signaling that the game is more than ready for its upcoming release and is unlikely to suffer from delays. The game is set to launch on October 11 for PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/S and PC, but players can already try Metaphor: ReFantazio demo that offers over five hours of gameplay.

In 2016, Atlus founded a subsidiary called Studio Zero, which he heads Persona creator Katsura Hashino. Since then, Studio Zero has been working on a game with the title Re Fantasy Projectwhich was eventually revealed to be forthcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio. After his first announcement, fans noticed the striking similarities between the two Metaphor: ReFantazio and Personaespecially considering that both titles were directed by Hashino. Despite similar mechanics Metaphor: ReFantazio differs from Persona and will probably soon develop their own identity.


This was announced by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, responsible for rating video games in North America Metaphor: ReFantazio it has been labeled “Teen”, which means it is suitable for children aged 13 and up. The rating summary explains in detail the various ways the RPG depicts gore scenes, one of which is seen right at the beginning Metaphor ReFantazioextensive demo. The summary also mentions alcohol use and profanity and shows examples of them.



One classification suggests mildly suggestive themes, including verbal or visual sexual connotations. According to the summary, this is limited to certain NPC dialogues. From Metaphor: ReFantazio won't feature romance with the main character's followers, seems to be side conversations and doesn't involve the main cast. Finally, there are mentions of the monsters the player must face during the game and how this can lead to “screams of pain”.

The ESRB rating is critical in determining the target audience and setting expectations for the game's themes. In the past, some games had different age ratings on different platforms because developers removed features or elements depending on the target audience of a particular platform. That is not the case here Metaphor: ReFantaziowhich will retain its Teen rating on all platforms and topics described in the summary.


Bottom line, the bottom line is that Atlus' upcoming JRPG is closer than ever and fans will soon be able to experience it in full. Atlus ensures that all issues with Metaphor: ReFantazio are addressed before launch so players can enjoy the best experience regardless of which platform they choose to play on.

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