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Atlus Acknowledges Metaphor: ReFantazio's PC Issues, Promises Fix

Sep 29, 2024 9:34 AM

Atlus has acknowledged performance issues with the PC version of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is currently in its demo phase before the official release on October 11, 2024. Players reported varying degrees of optimization problems while playing the demo on Steam. Atlus has expressed gratitude to those who have played the demo and reassured fans that they are actively working to fix these issues. They will provide updates regarding patches through their social media channels. As the game's director mentioned that it will have a significant playtime, similar to Persona 5, players may want to consider waiting for improvements before diving into this upcoming JRPG.

What are the performance issues reported in Metaphor: ReFantazio's demo?

Players have reported varied performance issues in the demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio on PC, with some experiencing significant lag and optimization problems. Atlus is currently working on addressing these concerns ahead of the game's release.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest project from Atlus, known for their acclaimed franchises such as Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. This game blends elements from these beloved series while promising an immersive JRPG experience that explores deep narratives and characters. With a playtime comparable to Persona 5, which is around 100 hours for the main story, gamers are excited but cautious due to the demo's current performance issues.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-09-29 09:54:02
It's always a bummer to hear about performance hiccups, especially from a studio like Atlus that's known for creating such engaging experiences. Hopefully, they can get those issues sorted out before launch because the blend of JRPG elements and deep storytelling has a ton of potential
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-09-29 09:48:03
It's always a bummer to hear about performance hiccups, especially when a game is so eagerly anticipated like Metaphor: ReFantazio. Hopefully, Atlus can iron out those issues before the full release, so players can dive into the rich worlds they create without any frustrating lag
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-09-29 09:42:03
It’s great to see Atlus acknowledging the PC performance issues in Metaphor: ReFantazio’s demo—transparency goes a long way with fans. With the promise of a substantial playtime, it might be wise for players to hold off until those optimizations are sorted out for a smoother experience.
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