What’s the Length of Metaphor ReFantazio?

How long is Metaphor ReFantazio? Fans of Atlus JRPGs, such as Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3 Reload, know better than to think they can finish a game like this in just one weekend. Leading up to its release, director Katsura Hashino hinted that we should expect their new fantasy adventure to have a runtime similar to the notoriously lengthy Persona 5. But is that accurate?

The brief answer is yes, potentially. However, the time you spend playing will depend greatly on how much side content you choose to explore in Metaphor: ReFantazio and what difficulty setting you select. We estimate that an average playthrough, where JRPG enthusiasts fill their in-game schedules with activities like side quests and conversations when they’re not tackling the main dungeons, will take around 80 to 90 hours to finish.

For context, my personal playthrough took 87 hours on ‘Normal’ difficulty, during which I completed every side quest, bounty request, and bond conversation necessary for my Metaphor: ReFantazio review. It’s important to remember that individual experiences may vary; there are numerous Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes, for instance, that can keep you engaged as you interact with your Metaphor ReFantazio Followers.