SEGA and ATLUS have teamed up with Sandfall Interactive to release a bundle featuring critically acclaimed turn-based RPGs Metaphor: ReFantazio and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. There’s a 10% discount for the Metaphor: ReFantazio and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Steam bundle, and those who own one title may purchase the other at 10% off. What’s more, all editions of Metaphor: ReFantazio are currently 50% off on Steam until February 26.
Metaphor: ReFantazio creative director Katsura Hashino and Sandfall Interactive CEO/creative director Guillaume Broche also shared comments about the launch of the new bundle.
“I am very pleased to hear that a Steam bundle will be released with Expedition 33, a title that has received high praise around the world,” said Hashino. “Expedition 33 is a work that conveys a deep understanding of and sincere dedication to the JRPG genre, crafted with great care down to the finest details. As someone who also creates RPGs, I found it to be truly inspiring.”
Hashino continued, “I am genuinely delighted to see Japanese-style RPGs being born and embraced, not only from Japanese-based studios like ours, but other places around the world through diverse creative approaches. While the two titles differ in their worlds and overall direction, players may find a shared spirit in how we each approach and express the RPG genre. I hope that this bundle encourages players to experience both titles and enjoy the breadth of what RPGs can offer.”
“Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game that is really inspiring for us,” said Broche. “It tells a beautiful story in a completely new world that is masterfully crafted. It deals with heavy themes but one that resonates strongly with me is the importance of imagination in all aspects of our lives.
“The cast is lovable and the turn-based battle system is one of the best I have played. The re-imagination of the traditional jobs system through Archetypes is fantastic and opens up so many playstyles that are fun to play around with. On top of that, the game has one of the most charismatic villains I’ve ever seen in an RPG.
“It is a great honor to be able to collaborate with ATLUS on this bundle, as I have been a fan of their work since Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer’s Call (also known as Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne for some players).”
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert-ReSimfonio- event is set for June 6 at the Bunkyo Civic Center in Tokyo. There will be two performances by the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Euchronia, and Yuki Takai will serve as the orchestra’s conductor. Applications for advance ticket sales are available through February 8 at 11:59 p.m. JST. Tickets (all seats reserved) will cost 9,900 yen (tax included), and a ticket bundle featuring a two-disc set of the concert and a special booklet costs 16,500 yen (tax included).
Metaphor: ReFantazio is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Final Weapon reviewed Metaphor: ReFantazio and awarded it a 5/5 score.
