Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 prologue demo is now available (Update)

by Mikhail Madnani on 12 October, 2026

A new Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 demo is now live on the eShop worldwide titled the Prologue Demo.

Following its launch in Australia and Japan, the demo is now live worldwide. The Prologue Demo on Steam mentions "the beginning of the full version, and the save data you create in this demo version can be used to continue playing the full version with the same story and character status," and the Switch 2 demo also lets you carry over your save data to the full release.

The demo will be live here for the eShop in USA. The demo on the Australia eShop is here. The download size for the demo is 29.8GB.

Today, ATLUS released the Nintendo Switch 2 Prologue Demo for its acclaimed fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, available now on the game’s Nintendo Store page.
In the demo, players can experience some of the early-game narrative, explore social elements and discover the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Progression from the demo will carry over to the launch version, so Nintendo Switch 2 players can treat this as a head start on their adventures ahead of the game’s launch on November 12.
The Prologue Demo includes:

The beginning of the journey to lift the curse of the prince.

The first four dungeons.

The ability to unlock seven of the 40+ classes called “Archetypes”.

Meet six followers, including party members who will support the Protagonist’s journey.

And much more!

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s marked its second anniversary this past weekend on October 11. In 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio received rave reviews and sold one million units on launch day, making it ATLUS’ fastest-selling game to date. The RPG was one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2024, with a 94 Metacritic score and The Game Awards wins for Best Role-Playing Game, Best Narrative and Best Art Direction.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are available now. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026, and it is currently available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

If you haven't done so, read James' preview of the Switch 2 port here. Read Josh's review of the original game here, my Steam Deck impressions here, PS5 Pro impressions here, and all our guides here. Metaphor: ReFantazio was our RPG of the Year 2024 as well.

Metaphor ReFantazio is currently available for PlayStation 4, 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). It launches on November 12 for Nintendo Switch 2.