Summary
- Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored to be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 during its launch window.
- Several leaks have suggested that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available on the new console.
- There are also rumors that Persona 3 Reload will be released for the Switch 2.
According to recent rumors, the highly acclaimed game of 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 during the console's launch window. While Nintendo has yet to officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2, leaks about the next-generation system continue to surface.
The rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a more powerful version of the current Switch, featuring various quality of life enhancements. Recent leaks suggest that the Switch 2 could be revealed in the coming days, with a potential launch slated for May or June of this year. However, the veracity of these rumors is still uncertain.
One of the latest leaks comes from the well-known leaker PH Brazil, who indicates that Metaphor: ReFantazio may not be a launch title for the Switch 2 but is expected to release within the system's "launch window." Historically, Nintendo's launch window extends from the console's release date through the end of the year.
Metaphor: ReFantazio has garnered significant praise and was one of the highest-rated new releases of 2024. The game was nominated for multiple awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year, and won accolades for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong relationship between Nintendo and Metaphor publisher Sega, it makes perfect sense to bring this title to the Switch 2.
This isn't the first time Metaphor: ReFantazio has been mentioned in connection with the Switch 2. A previous leak last year also suggested that Metaphor: ReFantazio would be coming to the Switch 2, alongside Persona 3 Reload. These rumors align well with the expectation of robust third-party support for Nintendo's next-generation console.
Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, other games are rumored to be in development for the Switch 2's launch window. Ubisoft reportedly has over half a dozen titles in the works for the console, while companies like Konami and even Microsoft are said to be preparing releases. There are also rumors that the next Mario Kart will be a launch title, and a new 3D Super Mario game will be released within the launch window. Fans will need to wait for official announcements to confirm these exciting possibilities.
