Because it’s a local midnight release on console, Xbox players can perform the New Zealand trick to start playing on October 10th. 12AM NZDT on October 11th should translate to 4AM PT/8AM ET/12PM BST, so this is the earliest you can begin playing.

ReFantazio release times for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S to learn when you can start playing in your timezone.

Metaphor: ReFantazio will soon be coming to all major platforms, including Xbox, but will it also become part of the Xbox Game Pass service?

Last week, we brought you the news that Atlus's upcoming JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio now has a chunky free trial on Xbox, but an early review from outlet Famitsu is also here to give us strong vibes that this could be a bit of a banger.

ReFantazio, you have the option to go around again, but keeping some of the power you gained the first time around. Every game does things a little differently though, with different choices over what carries over and what has to be re-unlocked in your new adventure.

The steps to pre-load the title across PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and on PCs via Steam are as follows. Purchase the game from the PlayStation store, then head to the game library at the far end of the home screen. Purchase the game from the PlayStation store, and head to the game library at the far end of the home screen.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of October's hottest new games and according to early reviews, is a great JRPG. Atlus' latest title borrows heavily from its Persona series but is set against a fantasy backdrop.