In a nutshell

SEGA has revealed new details for Metaphor: ReFantazio, showcasing the many characters in the game who are contenders for the throne and the followers who will aid you in your campaign.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Introduction

A race for the throne decided by majority vote, imposed by the power of magic. Just over ten years have passed since the Kingdom of Euchronia’s crown prince was assassinated. Then, the king himself is cut down, leaving the kingdom in chaos without any ruler or heir to the throne. Who will be the next king? The sanctifex serving as head of the state religion, a lord or lady of a nearby nation, or perhaps a leader of the military…? As the royal funeral is carried out with various powerful parties all vying for the throne, a spell is unexpectedly cast at the funeral site.

Ringing in the sky was the voice of the king who had been declared dead. He had a grand spell set to activate upon his death that would pit every one of his citizens against one another in a race for the throne, to be decided by popular vote.

The people descend into utter chaos at the thought of electing their own king for the very first time. However, our protagonist decides he must throw himself into the fray in order to accomplish his mission.

And so begins the great race for the throne, to be carried out all across the kingdom. Over the course of his journey, he finds various allies to join him. What awaits them is a grand journey that will change the world as they know it.

The Tournament for the Throne

When the king is assassinated, the royal magic is activated: a spell that selects the kingdom’s next monarch based on who gains the most support by a set deadline. With the throne open to any and all, an unprecedent competition for the throne unfolds.

As the concept of an election is completely new to the people of the United Kingdom of Euchronia, garnering the support of the masses will not be an easy task. Sanctifex Forden, the leader of the kingdom’s state religion, declares the Tournament for the Throne as a means for candidates to demonstrate their qualities to the people.

In the tournament, those making a bid for the throne are charged with visiting all of the kingdom’s major cities. There, they will need to prove their worth by facing grueling challenges.

The first challenge, the Exhibition of the Brave, takes place at Port Brilehaven – where candidates compete to see who can bring in the biggest monster head. Candidates who clear the first challenge will then move on to a challenge at Altabury Heights, followed by a final challenge in Gran Trad.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Candidates Vying for the Throne

Moderate in charge of the Sanctist Church
Forden (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto)

The 78th Sanctifex of the Sanctist Church, the state religion of the Euchronia. He holds the highest authority within Sanctism and, as such, is the leader of the Crown Theocracy. As a High Priest from the
Rogue tribe, which is neither the numerically dominant Cremar tribe nor the Lusant tribe, he is a figure
supported by a wide range of people.

In the turmoil following the sudden death of the previous king, many view him as something of an
interim king, given his position as the leader of the moderate faction.

A radical officer of the State Army
Louis (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura)

A clemar royal army officer of great renown who managed to become nobility at an exceptionally
young age. He possesses extraordinary skills as both a warrior and an archimage, but even more highly
regarded are his capabilities as a military strategist, for which his superior insight and grasp of psychology
set him apart. He prizes rationality above all else, strictly adhering to a policy of appointing officers by
their capabilities alone, without regard for tribe or origin. As a result, senior officials accuse him of trying
to undermine tradition.

Gideaux (VA: Yoshihisa Kawahara)

A roussainte warrior who serves as both Forden’s primary bodyguard and Captain of the Monk Army, the enforcement arm of the Crown Theocracy. He joins the tournament in support of Forden but has no designs on the throne. He also does not take kindly to the elda protagonist being in the running for king.

Glodell (VA: Taishi Murata)

An ambitious roussainte candidate dubbed “Glodell, the Black Hound”. Despite his allegiance to Louis, he harbors hopes of making a name for himself in the tournament. Be wary, for Glodell may pose a threat to your claim.

Milo (VA: Junichi Yanagita)

An ishkia evangelist of beauty who plans to uplift the beautiful and depose the hideous. Wherever he goes, the shrill screams of his fans follow.

Loveless (VA: Kouhei Amasaki)

A hedonistic paripus candidate participating in the Tournament, promising free booze to all. His promises have attracted a like-minded crowd, who are more invested in indulging in their vices than improving the
kingdom’s prospects.

Rudolf (VA: Mafia Kajita)

A hot-blooded candidate who pledges to establish a roussainte military dictatorship. His war-hawkish policies seem to have earned him the support of those dissatisfied with the clemar-majority kingdom.

Lina (VA: Tomomi Isomura)

A eugief candidate participating in the Tournament only to generate publicity for her family’s business, Kayden Workshop. Kayden Workshop products are highly regarded within the engineering community, and her custom- made runner, the GR-1000 Kayden Mark III, is astoundingly fast for its small size.

Roger (VA: Haruki Ishiya)

A young clemar candidate who champions freedom and aims to abolish taxes, laws, and religion altogether.

Goddard (VA: Kento Fujinuma)

An aged rhoag demolition worker who intends to put the elderly first and levy taxes on the young.

Metaphor: ReFantazio – Your Followers

Brigitta (VA: Yoko Hikasa)
Archetype: Merchant

The rhoag proprietress of a magic igniter shop in Grand Trad. When Brigitta discovers that the protagonist is an elda, she tests him with a quest. Upon clearing it, she’ll become his Follower and unlock the Merchant Archetype, which increases the amount of loot dropped in battle. She also allows access to Grand Trad’s igniter shop, which is normally off-limits to the elda.

Maria (VA: Yui Ishikawa)
Archetype: Healer

An orphaned little girl who lives at the Hushed Honeybee Inn in Grand Trad. Her rhoag-ishkia heritage often subjects her to discrimination, leaving her without friends her own age. She loves hearing stories of adventure and getting her to open up can turn her into a staunch ally. After bonding with her, you’ll be able to awaken the Healer Archetype, which specializes in healing and purification.

Bardon (VA: Kenji Hamada)
Archetype: Commander

A roussainte warrior serving as the captain of the guard corps in Martira, the first town that the protagonist visits. His naivety sees him stumbling into another incident shortly after resolving a problem in town. Forming a bond with him will allow you to unlock the Commander Archetype, which can quickly turn the tides of battle.

Alonzo (VA: Atsushi Tamaru)
Archetype: Faker

An inscrutable young nidia man who is adept in both gathering information and deceiving others with it for personal gain. Befriending him will enable you to wield the Faker Archetype, which can unnerve even the toughest enemies.

Catherina (VA: Fairouz Ai)
Archetype: Brawler

A Follower of the protagonist and a candidate for the throne, Catherina aims to stand up for the paripus tribe—who are often looked down upon—and put bounties on the rich. Despite being a contender for the throne, she develops a unique bond with the protagonist. Earning her support as a Follower will unlock the Brawler Archetype, which can unleash devastating attacks.

Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on October 11, 2024, on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.