Metaphor: ReFantazio's Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Debut
Speculation is swirling that Metaphor: ReFantazio, the critically acclaimed 2024 JRPG, could launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2. Multiple sources have independently corroborated this claim, suggesting a release within the console's initial launch window. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2's official unveiling, leaks point towards a May or June launch this year, with the new console boasting enhanced power and improved user experience.
The latest whispers from reputable leaker PH Brazil indicate that, even if not a day-one title, Metaphor: ReFantazio's arrival on the Switch 2 is highly probable within the launch window – generally understood to encompass the console's release date through the end of the year. Given Metaphor: ReFantazio's numerous accolades, including nominations for Game of the Year and wins for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2024, and the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega (Metaphor's publisher), a Switch 2 port seems a logical next step.
This isn't the first time we've heard this rumor. Previous leaks also suggested a Switch 2 release for Metaphor: ReFantazio, alongside Persona 3 Reload. This influx of third-party support for the upcoming console bodes well for Nintendo's next-generation system.
Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't alone in the rumored Switch 2 launch lineup. Ubisoft reportedly has multiple titles in development, and other major players like Konami and even Microsoft are also speculated to be preparing Switch 2 releases. Further fueling anticipation, rumors suggest a new Mario Kart title as a launch day game, with a new 3D Super Mario game expected soon after. However, the veracity of these claims remains unconfirmed until official announcements.
