Metaphor: ReFantazio Pre-Orders Open for Nintendo Switch 2 — Editions, Prices, and Release Date

Atlus has opened pre-orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2, offering multiple digital editions through the Nintendo eShop ahead of the game's global launch. The fantasy JRPG, developed by Atlus, blends a high-stakes narrative with exploration, an innovative battle system and time-management mechanics that drive both story and gameplay. Pre-order packages and pricing Atlus is offering three pre-order options on the Nintendo eShop: the Standard Edition (£34.99 / $39.99), the Guidebook Edition (£44.99 / $49.99) and the ATLUS 35th Digital Anniversary Edition (£59.99 / $69.99). The Guidebook Edition bundles the base game with a digital artbook, a digital soundtrack, an essential digital strategy guide and two collaboration Costume & Battle BGM sets inspired by Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei V. The ATLUS 35th Digital Anniversary Edition includes the base game, a digital artbook and soundtrack, an ATLUS 35th digital history book, an ATLUS 35th digital all-time best soundtrack, an essential digital strategy guide and eight collaboration Costume & Battle BGM sets drawing on titles across the Shin Megami Tensei, Persona and Etrian Odyssey series. Sales performance and accolades Metaphor: ReFantazio recorded one million sales on launch day, making it Atlus' fastest-selling title to date. The game earned a 94 Metacritic score and was recognized at The Game Awards, taking home Best Role-Playing Game, Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Core features and gameplay Atlus describes Metaphor: ReFantazio as a new fantasy JRPG where players confront personal anxiety amid political upheaval. The game puts players into a kingdom electing a new monarch after the assassination of the previous ruler and tasks them with building alliances and overcoming threats across a broad, atmospheric world. Players can traverse the landscape using a mount-like "gauntlet runner," explore dungeons and towns, and experience anime-style cutscenes alongside an original soundtrack and polished UI. Combat mixes turn-based planning with real-time elements and allows party customization through an "Archetype" system that tailors abilities and roles. A day-night time management system governs questing and social interactions: daytime is for dungeon dives and treasure hunts, while nights are reserved for strengthening relationships and virtues—decisions that shape progression. Release details Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available both at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 12 November 2026. Pre-orders are live now on the eShop.