Katsura Hashino (director on Persona 3, Persona 4 & Persona 5), Shigenori Soejima (art director on Catherine, P3, P4, P5Sakura Wars) and Shoji Meguro (composer/arranger on Trauma Team, Catherine, Persona 3, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 5): a triptych of choice for this new experience with an artistic direction probably different from the trilogy that allowed the trio to make themselves known. If the first announcement video had the gift of affirming this new approach for the newly created Studio Zero, this presentation dedicated to the Game Awards was an opportunity to also stand out in terms of gameplay.
Autumn, and it’s not a metaphor
So here we are in a sort of unusual hybrid between Action/RPG and turn-based RPG, with the possibility of launching a more tactical confrontation with the simple press of a button (early fans of Kuro No Kiseki will not miss to see similarities). This new video also shows that the “slice of life” parts which made the success of Atlus’ flagship spin-off will also be there (with particular emphasis on cooking). And since good news never comes alone, this trailer also gives a release range, with an approximate date set for fall 2024. As a reminder, despite a false suspense, Atlus was also able to confirm that the game will be accessible on PS5, PS4 and Steam, in addition to Xbox platforms for which Metaphor: ReFantazio was originally announced.