Atlus has announced plans to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its acclaimed role-playing game Metaphor: ReFantazio with a special livestream event on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ET. The broadcast will be streamed through the Atlus West YouTube channel and on Steam, marking a milestone for what the company describes as one of its most successful releases to date.
The upcoming “One-Year Anniversary Livestream” will commemorate the critical and commercial success of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched last October to widespread praise. The title sold over one million units on its release day, setting a new sales record for Atlus and establishing itself as the studio’s fastest-selling game. Atlus has stated that the livestream will feature a “special message,” though no further details about its content have been disclosed.
Since its debut, Metaphor: ReFantazio has earned multiple industry accolades, including Best Role-Playing Game, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2024. The game also received the Grand Award from the Japan Game Awards in September 2025, further cementing its reputation as one of the standout RPGs of the decade.
Alongside the digital celebration, Atlus will host a public anniversary event at the Round1 Burbank Town Center in California on October 10. The in-person gathering, which has already sold out, will offer fans exclusive gifts, photo opportunities, and a meet-and-greet session with members of the game’s voice cast.
Developed by Studio Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio marked Atlus’s first original fantasy RPG project since Persona 5. The game is notable for its intricate world-building, hand-drawn art style, and hybrid turn-based combat system. Its success has sparked speculation among fans about potential expansions or sequels, though Atlus has not announced any related projects at this time.
The anniversary livestream is expected to serve both as a celebration of Metaphor: ReFantazio’s achievements and as an opportunity for Atlus to engage directly with its growing international fanbase.
