Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Off to a Strong Start on Steam

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Off to a Strong Start on Steam

Key Takeaways

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio surpassed the Persona franchise’s concurrent player record on Steam.
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio is a successful new JRPG by Atlus with positive critical reception.
  • The game reached over 60,000 concurrent players and over a million global sales on day one.

As a seasoned RPG enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich worlds of the Persona franchise, I must say that the launch of Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a breath of fresh air. Not only did it break through the concurrent player record set by its esteemed predecessor, but it’s already looking to be one of Atlus’ most successful titles yet!

In a remarkable debut, the Role-Playing Game (RPG), known metaphorically as “ReFantazio,” has surpassed the concurrent player record previously held by the “Persona” series on Steam. This game is the latest masterpiece from Studio Zero, a division of Atlus, with the same team who developed “Persona 3,” “4,” and “5” at its helm. Despite being a new Intellectual Property (IP) from Atlus, “ReFantazio” is shaping up to be one of their most successful publications so far.

Similar to the “Persona” series, the role-playing game “Metaphor: ReFantazio” emphasizes character relationships, time management, and action-packed turn-based battles. Unlike “Persona,” which is set in an urban fantasy environment, “Metaphor: ReFantazio” transports players into a high-fantasy realm, captivating many fans from the start. For years, it was known as “Project Re: Fantasy,” so fans were thrilled when “Metaphor: ReFantazio” became a reality in 2023, nearly six years after its initial announcement in 2017. After a long wait of seven years, “Metaphor: ReFantazio” has made an impressive debut, shattering one of the “Persona” franchise’s records on Steam by surpassing the previous record for concurrent players.

Based on data from SteamDB, a database that tracks stats for games recently sold on the platform, it was found that the debut of ‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ was one of Atlus’ largest launches ever on Steam, boasting over 60,000 simultaneous players during its launch period. This achievement surpasses the previous record set by ‘Persona 3 Reload’, which also launched earlier in 2024.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is Atlus’ Best Steam Launch

The concurrent player count for “Persona 3 Reload” previously held the record for being the most successful launch of any “Persona” game on its platform and the highest ever. However, following its debut in February, “Reload” reached a peak of around 45,000 players simultaneously. At present, according to SteamDB, the concurrent player count for “Metaphor: ReFantazio” stands at 61,969 players, surpassing the record set by “Persona 3 Reload” by approximately 17,000 players.

Atlus’ Past Concurrent Peak Player Records on Steam

  1. Metaphor: ReFantazio (61,969 concurrent players)
  2. Persona 3 Reload (45,002 concurrent players)
  3. Persona 5 Royal (35,474 concurrent players)
  4. Persona 4 Golden (29,984 concurrent players)
  5. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (21,749 concurrent players)

Beyond Steam, the game titled “Metaphor: ReFantazio” achieved a remarkable first-day sales milestone, surpassing one million copies worldwide. This total encompasses both digital and physical sales across all available platforms, making it particularly notable for a new intellectual property. If the data is accurate, then more than half of these sales were on PC versions. The game has received widespread acclaim from gamers and critics alike, being hailed as Atlus’ finest JRPG to date. As time progresses, it’s expected that this number will continue to rise, but for now, “Metaphor: ReFantazio” has made an impressive debut.

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2024-10-12 02:14