Summary

• Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored to be part of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window.
• Multiple leakers have claimed that Metaphor is coming to the new console.
• Fellow Atlus game Persona 3 Reload is also rumored for the Switch 2.

Exciting rumors are swirling around the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, with reports suggesting that the critically-acclaimed 2024 game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could be part of the console's launch window. While Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Nintendo Switch 2, leaks about this next-generation system continue to capture the gaming community's attention.

The rumored Switch 2 is expected to be an enhanced version of the original Switch, boasting increased power and various quality-of-life improvements. Recent leaks indicate that the Switch 2 might be revealed soon, with a potential launch date set for May or June of this year. While these rumors remain unconfirmed, they certainly add to the anticipation surrounding the console.

One particularly intriguing leak comes from the well-known leaker PH Brazil, who claims 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 launches, this window extends from the console's release date to the end of the year.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored for Switch 2

Metaphor: ReFantazio has garnered significant praise since its release, earning high ratings and multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year. The game ultimately won awards for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong partnership between Nintendo and the game's publisher, Sega, it's hardly surprising that Metaphor: ReFantazio is rumored for the Switch 2.

This isn't the first time we've heard about Metaphor: ReFantazio potentially coming to the Switch 2. Last year, another leak suggested that not only is Metaphor: ReFantazio in development for the Switch 2, but Persona 3 Reload, another title from Atlus, could also be making its way to the console. These rumors highlight the potential for robust third-party support for Nintendo's next-generation system.

Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, the Switch 2 launch window is rumored to include several other high-profile titles. Ubisoft is reportedly developing over half a dozen games for the Switch 2, while companies like Konami and even Microsoft are said to be preparing releases for the platform. Additionally, rumors suggest that the next Mario Kart game could be a launch title, with a new 3D Super Mario game slated for release within the launch window. As with all rumors, fans will need to wait for official announcements to confirm these exciting possibilities.