How to Resolve Metaphor ReFantazio Ultrawide Display Problems on PC

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the newest JRPG from ATLUS and SEGA, marking a significant milestone with its record-breaking PC launch, selling over a million copies across all platforms. From a technical standpoint, the game is somewhat inconsistent, particularly the PC version, which is plagued by bugs and lacks comprehensive graphics settings and ultrawide support. Fortunately, modder Lyall has stepped in with an extensive modification that not only enables ultrawide support for Metaphor: ReFantazio but also introduces many additional enhancements.

Resolving Ultrawide Compatibility Issues in Metaphor: ReFantazio on PC

Lyall’s patch successfully adds ultrawide support while accurately adjusting the field of view (FOV) and ensuring that the animated videos and user interface are properly scaled for an almost flawless ultrawide gameplay experience.

Follow these steps to install the patch:

Ensure that Metaphor: ReFantazio is not currently running
Visit the provided GitHub link to download the latest update (0.7.9 as of this writing)
Download the patch file by selecting MetaphorFix_v0.7.9.zip found under assets
Extract the contents of the zip file into the game’s installation directory. The default Steam path is:

steamapps\common\METAPHOR

If you only require the ultrawide fix, that’s all it takes. The next time you start Metaphor: ReFantazio, it will display in your selected ultrawide resolution.

Features of Lyall’s MetaphorFix

This patch doesn’t just enable ultrawide support; it comes loaded with numerous features that enhance the overall gaming experience. Here’s a list of what you can customize using Lyall’s MetaphorFix:

General

Skip intro sequences.
Deactivate the ALT+F4/exit function.
Remove the 60fps cap in menus.
Repair 8-way analog movement.
Customizable resolution scaling.
Adjustment options for ambient occlusion resolution.
Control over shadow resolution.

Ultrawide/Narrower

Support for any aspect ratio or resolution.
Fix for cropped FOV below 16:9.
Ensured proper scaling of videos.
Corrected stretched HUD issues.

Graphics

Disable motion blur and speed lines.
Adjust ambient occlusion resolution settings.
Modify the detail distance level.
Remove black outlines from objects.

You can enable and customize these features by modifying the MetaphorFix.ini file included in the downloaded zip.

All credits go to Lyall for developing and testing this patch. Their contributions have been immensely valuable, especially in the wake of recent game releases like Thank Goodness You’re Here, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut.

To further enhance your gaming experience, learn how to reduce aliasing in Metaphor: ReFantazio and transfer your demo save files to the main version if you previously played it on a Steam Deck.

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