Switch 2 Rumored to Get 2024's Top Game

Summary

• Metaphor: ReFantazio's Switch 2 Debut: Rumors suggest Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially within the console's initial release window. Multiple leakers have corroborated this claim.
• Persona 3 Reload Also Rumored: Adding to the excitement, Persona 3 Reload is also reportedly slated for a Switch 2 release.

Whispers are circulating that 2024's critically acclaimed RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, could be gracing the Nintendo Switch 2 upon, or shortly after, its launch. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2's official unveiling, leaks regarding the highly anticipated system are plentiful. These leaks paint a picture of a more powerful Switch with enhanced features. Recent rumors point to an imminent Switch 2 reveal, possibly within days, with a projected May or June launch.

The latest leak suggests Metaphor: ReFantazio is in development for the Switch 2. Prominent leaker PH Brazil hints at a possible release within the system's "launch window," generally understood as the period between the console's release and the end of the year.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Rumored for Switch 2

For the uninitiated, Metaphor: ReFantazio garnered significant praise in 2024, becoming one of the year's highest-rated new releases. Its success is undeniable, earning nominations for multiple awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year, and winning Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega (Metaphor's publisher), a Switch 2 port seems a logical next step.

This isn't the first time we've heard about Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to the Switch 2. Previous leaks suggested not only its arrival but also Persona 3 Reload's development for the console. While not surprising, this level of third-party support bodes well for Nintendo's next-generation console.

Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, other titles are rumored for the Switch 2 launch window. Ubisoft reportedly has multiple games in development, along with contributions from Konami and even Microsoft. The next Mario Kart is rumored as a launch title, with a new 3D Super Mario game potentially following within the launch window. However, the veracity of these claims remains to be seen.