Metaphor ReFantazio release TIME, date, pre-load and money saving tip

Metaphor ReFantazio is the new role-playing game from the director of Persona 5.

By Liam Martin, Gaming Editor

Metaphor ReFantazio

Metaphor ReFantazio (Image: ATLUS)

New Atlus RPG Metaphor ReFantazio is about to make its debut on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC. One of the highest-rated games of the year so far, Metaphor ReFantazio has an October 11 release date and a midnight BST launch time. To ensure you can start playing the moment the game goes live, Metaphor ReFantazio pre-order customers can pre-load the game ahead of launch. With the game weighing in at around 50GB, it's definitely worth downloading early, especially if your internet speeds aren't the best. You can also save money on the PS4/PS5 versions by visiting CD Keys and taking advantage of their discounted PlayStation Store credit deal.

£40 PlayStation Store credit from CD Keys
Partner image £40 £35.99 View Deal

You can save money on digital download PlayStation 4 and PS5 games by purchasing discounted PSN Store Credit from CD Keys. 

£20 PlayStation Store credit from CD Keys
Partner image £20 £18.49 View Deal

You can save money on digital download PlayStation 4 and PS5 games by purchasing discounted PSN Store Credit from CD Keys. 

As you can see from the links above, you can pick up £40 of PlayStation Store credit for £35.99 and £20 of PSN Credit for £18.49.

After purchasing a top-up card from CD Keys, the retailer will send you a link with the code that can redeemed on the PlayStation Store.

Once you've added the credit to your PlayStation account, you can pick up the £59.99 Standard Edition of the game, having only actually spent £54.48.

There's also an £89.99 Digital Anniversary Edition, which comes with a host of bonus items and extras.

This includes the Digital Soundtrack, which is worth the price of admission alone. That's on top of a Digital Artbook, an Atlus 35th Digital History Book, Digital All-Time Best Soundtrack and a Costume and Battle BGM Set.

Metaphor ReFantazio has a 94% score on Metacritic. Critics praise the combat system, presentation and overall storytelling, comparing it favourably to the Persona games.

Atlus explains more: "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."

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