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.

According to a new rumor, 2024's critically-acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 during the console's launch window. While Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Nintendo Switch 2, leaks about the eagerly awaited next-generation system are plentiful.

If the leaks hold true, the Switch 2 will be a more powerful version of the original Switch, featuring various quality of life improvements. The latest rumors suggest that the Switch 2 will be revealed in the coming days, with an expected launch in May or June of this year. Whether these claims will hold up remains to be seen, but the leaks continue to circulate.

One of the most recent leaks indicates that Metaphor: ReFantazio is being developed for the Switch 2. The well-known leaker PH Brazil has hinted that while Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be a launch title for the Switch 2, it could be released within the system'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 who might not know, Metaphor: ReFantazio received widespread acclaim and was one of the top-rated new releases of 2024. It was nominated for multiple awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year, and took home the awards for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong partnership between Nintendo and Metaphor's publisher Sega, bringing the game to the Switch 2 seems like a logical move.

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 coming to the Switch 2, but Persona 3 Reload is also in development for the console. Given the existing relationships and the buzz around the Switch 2, it's exciting to see that Nintendo appears to be securing significant third-party support for its next-generation console.

In addition to Metaphor: ReFantazio, other games are rumored to be part of the Switch 2 launch window. Ubisoft is reportedly working on over half a dozen titles for the Switch 2, while companies like Konami and even Microsoft are said to be preparing releases for the new system. Multiple rumors have also mentioned that the next Mario Kart game will be a launch title, with a new 3D Super Mario game expected within the launch window. Fans will have to wait and see if these rumors turn out to be true.