Metaphor: ReFantazio Launches To Over 85K Players; Highest For Single-Player JRPG

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  • Metaphor: ReFantazio has had a pretty successful release, hitting over 85K active players on Steam in a few days.
  • The game has already achieved among the highest player counts for single-player JRPGs ever recorded.
  • It has also already topped over 1 million in sales figures, proving that Atlus’ new venture has been highly successful.

Those who patiently waited for Metaphor: ReFantazio’s release over the years are certainly eating well right now. Despite such a long wait, the title has become somewhat of a giant and has surpassed many Persona games in its milestones. However, no one expected it to shake the entire JRPG genre in only a couple of days after release.

Alongside a bundle of positive reviews, Metaphor: ReFantazio has now also gained over 85,000 active players on Steam. This massive player count is something that only happens once in a blue moon in the industry. However, the game has now set a new record for single-player entries. 

Why it matters: Metaphor: ReFantazio scoring such a massive active player count suggests that Atlus’ new venture has achieved more than mere success. It also shatters any “single-player games are dying” arguments pushed by some in the industry previously.  

Metaphor: ReFantazio has proven to be extremely popular since release, both among newer and veteran fans alike | Image Source: SteamDB
Metaphor: ReFantazio has proven to be extremely popular since release | Image Source: SteamDB

As per SteamDB, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s high number of active players has made it the highest-ranked single-player JRPG in the industry.

No game in the genre has been so populated right after release, proving that Atlus’ direction towards a new high fantasy IP has been a remarkable success.

It is worth noting that Metaphor: ReFantazio has even more active players across the many platforms where it has been released. It also proves that single-player games are here to stay and are only growing daily.  

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a JRPG that can immersive any player with its huge servings of activities and engaging stories.
Metaphor: ReFantazio can immerse any player with its engaging gameplay.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is highly addicting and features hours upon hours of content steeped with a rich story, an alluring combat system, and memorable characters rarely seen in AAA gaming. The new entry by Atlus has also already sold over a million copies.

What do you think made Atlus’ new IP so successful over other titles in the genre? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion at our official Tech4Gamers forum

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