Summary
TGA 2024 GOTY nomineeMetaphor: ReFantaziois currently 25% off on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores. This early Black Friday 2024 deal brings the console versions ofMetaphor: ReFantazioto their lowest-ever price.
Originally released on October 11, the latest RPG from Atlus immediately established itself as a big hit, selling over one million copies in its first 24 hours on the market. Its critical reception has been nothing short of stellar, as underlined by the fact thatMetaphor: ReFantaziois one of the highest-rated games of 2024.
The console versions of the game have now been treated to their first-ever discount amounting to 25%. As a result, PlayStation and Xbox console owners can currently pick upMetaphor: ReFantaziofor $52.49, which is the RPG’s lowest-ever price. The PS Store sale runs until 2:59am EST on December 3, whereas its Xbox Store counterpart will conclude a day earlier, on Cyber Monday. Much like these time frames suggest, the ongoing deals are part of Sega’sBlack Friday 2024 sale, which kicked off on November 22.
$52.49 (-25%)
Dec 3, 2:59am EST
$74.99 (-25%)
Dec 2
Over on the PS Store, even theDigital Anniversary Edition ofMetaphor: ReFantazioreceived a 25% price cut, and is thus currently available for $74.99. Aside from the game itself, this higher-tier package includes a digital artbook and soundtrack, as well as a digital book documenting Atlus’s 35-year history. All eight DLC costume packs for the game are also included in the Digital Anniversary Edition. None of these $4.99 add-ons have been discounted separately as part of the sale.
A 25% discount onMetaphor: ReFantaziois one of the highlights of the current crop of Black Friday 2024 JRPG deals, not least because many reviewers have previously opined that the game is a no-brainer purchase even at full price. Its level of critical acclaim is also illustrated by the fact thatMetaphor: ReFantaziois currentlyin the running for The Game Awards 2024 Game of the Year, and has been nominated in five additional TGA categories. While it’s not the favorite for the GOTY accolade, it could plausibly win in categories like Best Score and Music and Best Art Direction.
Although Sega commonly makes its game sales multi-platform, the Black Friday 2024 deals onMetaphor: ReFantaziohave skipped Steam, where the JRPG is still retailing for $69.99. However, based on the Japanese publisher’s track record, the critically acclaimed RPG is likely to see its first discount on Valve’s storefront in the near future, possibly before the end of 2024.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
WHERE TO PLAY
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
