Rumor: One of 2024\'s Best Games Could Be Coming to the Switch 2

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Potential Nintendo Switch 2 Debut

Rumors suggest that the critically acclaimed 2024 RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, may launch alongside the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. While Nintendo remains officially silent on the Switch 2, numerous leaks point towards a powerful successor to the original Switch, potentially launching in May or June.

Multiple sources, including prominent leaker PH Brazil, indicate Metaphor: ReFantazio is slated for a release within the Switch 2's launch window—generally considered the period from the console's release date through the end of the year. This isn't entirely unexpected, given the game's critical success (including nominations for Game of the Year and wins for Best Narrative and Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2024) and the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega, Metaphor's publisher.

This rumor isn't new; previous leaks also predicted a Switch 2 release for Metaphor: ReFantazio, alongside Persona 3 Reload. This influx of third-party support for the new console bodes well for its success.

Metaphor: ReFantazio isn't alone in the rumored Switch 2 launch lineup. Ubisoft reportedly has several titles in development, and Konami and Microsoft are also mentioned as potential contributors. Further fueling speculation, a new Mario Kart is rumored as a launch title, with a new 3D Super Mario game expected within the launch window. However, the veracity of these claims remains unconfirmed.