The critically acclaimed RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, released in 2024 by Atlus and Studio Zero, may be receiving downloadable content (DLC) soon. This speculation arises from the discovery of three hidden videos on the official ATLUS West YouTube channel, all within the Metaphor: ReFantazio playlist. While hidden videos can have various meanings, they often signal upcoming game-related content, kept private until an official announcement.
Developed by some of the minds behind the Persona series (Persona 3, 4, and 5), Metaphor: ReFantazio immerses players in a modern fantasy world known as the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Players take on the role of a nameless protagonist, embarking on a quest to rescue the presumed-dead prince and restore order from the tyrannical soldier Louis. The journey is filled with compelling characters and a race for the throne. Despite a satisfying conclusion, this potential leak suggests the story may continue.
The hidden videos on the ATLUS West YouTube channel were spotted within the official playlist for the game. While it’s standard practice to hide outdated or non-functional videos, the untouched nature of the playlist until now points to a deliberate action. These hidden videos could be anything from award trailers to new promotional material. However, the most exciting possibility is the hint of upcoming DLC.
The Atlus West YouTube page reveals three hidden Metaphor: ReFantazio videos.
While Metaphor: ReFantazio launched without a season pass announcement, this doesn’t preclude future DLC. Atlus employed a similar strategy with Persona 3 Reload, initially releasing costumes and music as part of its season pass, followed by a substantial story expansion, Episode Aigis: The Answer. This added 20 hours of gameplay and a new character.
Given Metaphor: ReFantazio‘s critical and commercial success, additional content would be a rewarding gesture for fans. The base game already boasts a substantial 60-80 hours of gameplay, a length common among modern RPGs. DLC could enrich the existing experience or even lay the groundwork for a sequel, given the vast and unexplored potential within the game’s world and its open-ended narrative.
This news coincides with The Game Awards 2024, where Metaphor: ReFantazio is nominated for six awards, including Game of the Year, competing against titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Given Atlus’s history of reveals at The Game Awards (including Persona 3 Reload last year), a DLC announcement during the show wouldn’t be surprising. Fans of Metaphor: ReFantazio should keep a close watch on the event and the coming days, as more surprises may be in store before the year concludes.
