Atlus releases Metaphor: ReFantazio prologue demo for Nintendo Switch 2

Atlus has released a free prologue demo for the fantasy role-playing game Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Nintendo Switch 2. The demo allows players to experience the game's first chapter, including the exploration of the United Kingdom of Euchronia, four dungeons, and the ability to unlock seven of the more than 40 available Archetype classes.

Players can meet six followers and engage in the game's party-based combat system. Notably, all gameplay progress made during the demo can be transferred to the full version of the game.

The full release of Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for November 12, 2026. The title previously achieved significant commercial and critical success upon its initial release, earning a Metacritic score of 94 and winning multiple awards, including Best Role-Playing Game at The Game Awards.