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Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio lands on Switch 2 and drops to $39.99 everywhere

A free demo, three graphics modes and a permanent price cut. Your backlog is not going to like this.

By Ron Burke

/ 12 Nov 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio's blue-haired hero stands beside his fairy companion Gallica inside a wooden cabin

Pikmin 4 heads back to school with Dandori Academy on Switch 2

Weekend exams, a dog that takes voice commands, and Metaphor: ReFantazio along for the ride. Hope you studied.

By Ron Burke

/ 12 Nov 2026

A red Pikmin with a leaf on its head leaps through a bright blue sky from Pikmin 4

New Games Out This Week (Nov 9 – 15, 2026)

Fishing in a drowned world, a Warhammer bullet hell, a Tanuki postman and a very busy week for Nov. 9–15

By Ron Burke

/ 10 Nov 2026

New Games Out This Week (Nov 9 – 15, 2026)

Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2 isn’t purely for portable players

An uneven but worthwhile experience

By David Flynn

/ 10 Nov 2026

The protagonist and Galica in an anime cutscene

Just can't wait to be king? Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available for pre-order on Switch 2

Launching this November

By David Flynn

/ 1 Sep 2026

Gallica in an anime cutscene

Atlus’ conservative values make their games worse

How do you do, fellow kids?

By David Flynn

/ 31 Aug 2026

An anime cutscene of Yosuke in distress

The Sega Summer Showcase Roundup

All our coverage in one convenient place

By David Flynn

/ 26 Aug 2026

Baton Passing in Persona 4 Revival

A very quick preview of Metaphor: ReFantazio and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Switch 2

Two great ports

By David Flynn

/ 26 Aug 2026

An anime cutscene of the protagonist in rain

Metaphor: ReFantazio slashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12

Race for the throne with Joy-Con in hand

By Martin Du

/ 9 Jun 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio slashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 come together in a glorious Steam bundle

Save 10% on Two Critically Acclaimed Fantasy RPGs

By Raven Winters

/ 12 Feb 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 come together in a glorious Steam bundle

Become an expert on Euchronia, the Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition is out now

The official digital guide alongside the game, costumes, and more

By David Flynn

/ 12 Jan 2026

Become an expert on Euchronia, the Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition is out now

Party on with a limited time Metaphor: ReFantazio x Round1 Licensing Collaboration

Part of the one-year anniversary

By David Flynn

/ 14 Oct 2025

Batlin describing the crown contest to a crowd of ordinary citizens.