Summary
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Multiple leakers support the claim of a Switch 2 release.
- Fellow Atlus title, Persona 3 Reload, is also rumored for the Switch 2.
Rumors suggest that the critically acclaimed 2024 JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 within its launch window. While Nintendo hasn't officially unveiled the Switch 2, numerous leaks detail a more powerful console with quality-of-life improvements. Recent rumors point to a Switch 2 reveal in the coming days, with a potential May or June launch.
One leak from PH Brazil indicates Metaphor: ReFantazio may not be a launch title, but will likely release within the Switch 2's launch window – typically defined as the console's release date through the end of the year.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored for Switch 2
For the uninitiated, Metaphor: ReFantazio garnered significant praise in 2024, becoming one of the year's highest-rated new releases. Its nominations for multiple Game Awards 2024 accolades, including Game of the Year (and wins for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction), further solidify its acclaim. Given the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega (Metaphor's publisher), a Switch 2 port seems logical.
This isn't the first time Metaphor: ReFantazio's Switch 2 arrival has been rumored. Previous leaks suggested both Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload were in development for the console. While unsurprising, this demonstrates strong third-party support for Nintendo's next-generation system.
Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, the Switch 2 launch window is rumored to include several other titles. Ubisoft reportedly has over half a dozen games in development, with Konami and even Microsoft also rumored to be preparing releases. The next Mario Kart is speculated as a launch title, alongside a new 3D Super Mario game within the launch window. However, the veracity of these claims remains to be seen.
