Summary

• Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored to be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 during its launch window.
• Multiple leaks suggest that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available on the new console.
• Persona 3 Reload is also rumored to be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.

Exciting news has emerged for fans of the critically-acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio, as rumors indicate that this beloved JRPG could be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 during the console's launch window. Although Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Nintendo Switch 2, leaks about this much-anticipated next-generation system are rampant.

If these leaks are accurate, the Switch 2 will be a more powerful version of the original Switch, featuring numerous quality-of-life improvements. The latest whispers suggest that the Switch 2 will be revealed soon, with an expected launch sometime in May or June of this year. While the validity of these claims remains uncertain, the flow of leaks shows no signs of stopping.

One of the most recent leaks comes from the well-known leaker PH Brazil, who suggests that while Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be a launch title for the Switch 2, it could be released within the system's "launch window." Based on past Nintendo console releases, the "launch window" typically spans from the release date to the end of the year.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored for Switch 2

For those new to the game, Metaphor: ReFantazio garnered significant praise and was one of the top-rated new releases of 2024. It received multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year, and won awards for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong partnership between Nintendo and Metaphor's publisher, Sega, it seems like a natural fit to bring the game to the Switch 2.

This isn't the first time we've heard about Metaphor: ReFantazio potentially coming to the Switch 2. A previous leak last year also mentioned that not only is Metaphor: ReFantazio in the works for the Switch 2, but Persona 3 Reload is also being developed for the console. While these rumors are not surprising, it's encouraging to see that Nintendo appears to be securing robust third-party support for its next-generation console.

Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, other games are also rumored to be part of the Switch 2 launch window. Ubisoft is reportedly developing over half a dozen titles for the Switch 2, and companies like Konami and Microsoft are rumored to be preparing releases as well. Rumors also suggest that the next Mario Kart game will be a launch title, with a new 3D Super Mario game expected to release within the launch window. Fans will have to wait and see if these rumors hold true.