Summary
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window.
- Multiple leakers have claimed that Metaphor is coming to the new console.
- Fellow Atlus game Persona 3 Reload is also rumored for the Switch 2.
Exciting rumors suggest that 2024's critically acclaimed game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could be part of the Nintendo Switch 2's launch window lineup. Although Nintendo has not yet officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, leaks about the eagerly awaited next-generation system are rampant.
According to the latest rumors, the Switch 2 is expected to be an enhanced version of the original Switch, boasting improved performance and various quality-of-life enhancements. Speculation points to a potential reveal within days, with a possible launch in May or June of this year. However, these claims are yet to be verified, but the leaks continue to circulate.
One intriguing leak comes from the well-known leaker PH Brazil, who suggests that while Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be a launch title for the Switch 2, it could be released within the console's "launch window." Historically, Nintendo's "launch window" extends from the console's release date until the end of the year.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored for Switch 2
For those new to the game, Metaphor: ReFantazio received widespread acclaim and was one of the highest-rated new releases of 2024. It garnered multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year, and clinched awards for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong partnership between Nintendo and Metaphor's publisher, Sega, it makes perfect sense to bring the game to the Switch 2.
This isn't the first time we've heard about Metaphor: ReFantazio potentially coming to the Switch 2. Last year, another leak suggested that not only is Metaphor: ReFantazio in the works for the Switch 2, but Persona 3 Reload by Atlus is also being developed for the console. Such rumors highlight the strong third-party support Nintendo seems to be securing for its next-generation system.
Moreover, Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't the only game rumored for the Switch 2's launch window. Ubisoft is reportedly developing over half a dozen titles for the Switch 2, while companies like Konami and even Microsoft are said to be preparing releases for the device. There are also whispers about the next Mario Kart being a launch title and a new 3D Super Mario game hitting the shelves within the launch window. Fans will need to stay tuned to see if these rumors hold true.
