Switch 2 Rumored to Host Critically Acclaimed 2024 Title

Speculation Mounts: Metaphor: ReFantazio Eyed for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Whispers are circulating that the critically acclaimed 2024 RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could grace the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its release. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2's official unveiling, numerous leaks paint a picture of a more powerful successor to the original Switch, boasting enhanced features. Recent rumors point to a Switch 2 reveal imminently, with a potential launch slated for May or June.

A prominent leak from PH Brazil suggests Metaphor: ReFantazio is in the pipeline for the Switch 2. While not necessarily a launch title, the game is expected to arrive within the system's "launch window," generally understood to encompass the period from release through the year's end.

Metaphor: ReFantazio's inclusion on the Switch 2 isn't entirely unexpected. The game's phenomenal success in 2024, including multiple Game Awards nominations (winning Best Narrative and Best Art Direction), and the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega (the game's publisher) make it a logical fit for the new platform.

This isn't the first time this pairing has been rumored. Previous leaks hinted at both Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 3 Reload launching on the Switch 2. This influx of third-party support bodes well for Nintendo's next-generation console.

Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't alone in the Switch 2 launch window speculation. Ubisoft reportedly has multiple titles in development, joined by Konami and even Microsoft. Rumors also swirl around a new Mario Kart as a launch title and a 3D Super Mario game within the launch window. However, the veracity of these claims remains to be seen.