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Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Metaphor: ReFantazio's Switch 2 Port

Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today with a Metascore of 94 and over 50 awards including Best RPG at The Game Awards 2024.

By · Published November 13, 2026  06:01 UTC · Updated November 13, 2026  06:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

When did Metaphor: ReFantazio release on Nintendo Switch 2?

Metaphor: ReFantazio released on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13, 2026, according to launch announcements from Atlus and SEGA.

What awards has Metaphor: ReFantazio won?

The game has won over 50 prestigious awards including 'Best RPG' at The Game Awards 2024 and holds a Metascore of 94, according to Nintendo Everything.

Where can I buy Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2?

The game is available both at retail and on the Nintendo eShop, according to Nintendo Everything and SEGA's launch announcement.

The story so far

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  • Primary Driver: Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today with a Metascore of 94 and over 50 awards including Best RPG at The Game Awards 2024.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Atlus released Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2 today, bringing the acclaimed RPG to Nintendo's new hardware. The game carries a Metascore of 94 and has won over 50 prestigious awards, including 'Best RPG' at The Game Awards 2024, according to Nintendo Everything.

The Switch 2 version features the same narrative, game design, and combat system that earned worldwide praise. Players enter a royal tournament to fight for the throne, controlling their destiny while facing fears and awakening magical "Archetype" powers. The game blends turn-based combat with real-time elements across hours of exploration and discovery, Nintendo Everything reported.

Atlus is selling the game both at retail and on the Nintendo eShop. SEGA confirmed the launch with a brief announcement stating simply that Metaphor: ReFantazio is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Life has compiled a roundup of reviews for the Switch 2 port, though specific scores and technical details from those reviews were not provided in the available coverage. The orchestral soundtrack is also now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, according to RPG Site.

GoNintendo included Metaphor: ReFantazio in its Nintendo eShop file size roundup for November 8th, 2026, listing it alongside titles like Pikmin 4 and Sonic Pico Park, though the exact file size was not specified in the available text.

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