Atlus confirms that Metaphor: ReFantazio sold 2 million copies

Atlus announced that Metaphor: ReFantazio, its new fantasy JRPG, has surpassed 2 million copies sold worldwide since its initial release last October. The title, developed by much of the team behind the Persona series, debuted strongly and quickly established itself as one of the most prominent offerings from the Japanese studio in recent years.

The game immediately captured the public's attention thanks to its unique visual aesthetic, created by Shigenori Soejima, and an original narrative that blends politics, magic, and social conflict, elements that set it apart from Persona's traditional formula while maintaining the studio's distinctive hallmark.

Solid sales, although slower after launch

In its first 24 hours, Metaphor: ReFantazio had already reached one million units sold, a performance that inevitably drew comparisons with Persona 5 Royal, which has shipped more than 7.2 million copies. However, after that dazzling start, the pace slowed, with another million copies sold over the following nine months.

This trend reveals that, while Atlus's loyal community replied enthusiastically, reaching a broader audience has been moderate. Nevertheless, the result is positive in a market where JRPGs face strong competition, and it confirms that the company can diversify its portfolio without relying exclusively on Persona or Shin Megami Tensei.

Strong critical reception and visuals that define identity

Specialized critics and players have praised the tactical combat, artistic design, and narrative ambition of the title. In the sales announcement, Atlus shared a new illustration of the protagonist, celebrating the milestone and reinforcing the importance of the visual aspect as part of the studio's identity.

Atlus aims for new horizons with original IPs

With Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus opens the door to consolidating new franchises within the Japanese role-playing genre. The sales success, although more moderate than other titles from the company, demonstrates an opportunity to expand its narrative universe in future installments or additional content.

The positive reception paves the way for this new saga to grow with future sequels or adaptations.