On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Atlus announced an exciting manga adaptation of its upcoming medieval fantasy JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The manga is set to be serialized in Shueisha’s V Jump monthly magazine, featuring illustrations by Yoichi Amano. However, the exact release date for the manga has not yet been revealed.
Importantly, Atlus and Studio Zero’s much-anticipated Japanese fantasy role-playing game is scheduled to be released on October 11, 2024, for PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Windows PC in both physical and digital formats. As part of the lead-up to the game’s launch, the company released a playable demo on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
V Jump Magazine to Serialize Metaphor: ReFantazio Manga with Yoichi Amano’s Art
During the Metaphor: ReFantazio game’s completion ceremony at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Atlus, the renowned Japanese video game developer, hosted the World Metaphor Summit live stream. In this event, they officially announced the manga adaptation of the upcoming fantasy role-playing game.
The serialized Metaphor: ReFantazio manga will be featured in Shueisha’s V Jump monthly magazine, well-known for publishing titles like Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The talented Yoichi Amano, recognized for his work on Akaboshi: Ibun Suikoden and Ana no Mujina, will handle the illustrations for the manga.
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the game has also confirmed the manga adaptation and unveiled a teaser visual showcasing the playable protagonist (who currently does not have a canon name) alongside his partner, Gallica the fairy. Further details regarding the manga, including its release date, will be shared soon.
In addition to the manga adaptation announcement, Atlus also released a playable demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Players can expect their saved data from the demo to carry over into the full game upon purchase. This expansive role-playing game will launch on October 11, 2024, across PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and Steam, available in both digital and physical versions.
The game will feature a Collector’s Edition, which includes an artbook, a steelbook, Homo Tenta Metallic Pinks, a Kingdom of Euchronia cloth map, a costume, battle BGM, and a DLC voucher. Fans can also look forward to a digital edition with exclusive bonus items. Pre-orders are already available at various digital stores.
Developed by Studio Zero and Atlus, Metaphor: ReFantazio marks a new intellectual property for the video game company following the success of the Persona franchise. As detailed on the official website, the story unfolds in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, where the King’s assassination leads to turmoil, sparking a Royal Tournament for the contested throne.
Amidst the chaos, the protagonist, accompanied by his partner Gallica, must navigate challenges to lift a curse that plagues the Prince, presumed dead by the kingdom. In their quest, they realize participation in the Royal Tournament is necessary to restore order.
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