Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 colour glitch fix in the works

Colour bug confirmed after Switch 2 launch

Metaphor: ReFantazio launched on the Switch 2 this week, and Atlus has acknowledged a visual bug in the new port. According to Nintendo Life, the publisher and developer addressed the issue in an official Japanese post about the game's release.

The problem affects how some objects and characters look on screen. After a certain amount of play time, they can temporarily show colours that differ from their intended appearance. Atlus says the bug does not affect game progress, so players can keep playing without losing anything.

When the patch is coming

A fix is already in development. Atlus says an update patch is being prepared to correct the colour issue, though no release date has been given yet.

The company says it will announce the patch on its official X account and on the official website once it is ready to roll out. Nintendo Life notes the bug can apparently appear after around 30 hours of gameplay, so players who have put in fewer hours may not have seen it yet.

A well-received port despite the issue

Nintendo Life reports that the Switch 2 version has been well received by fans and critics since launch. The colour glitch is described as a cosmetic problem rather than something that breaks the game.

To mark the release, Atlus also shared commemorative artwork from Shigenori Soejima, the game's character designer.

What players can do now

Anyone considering the game can try a free demo from the eShop, and save data from the demo carries over to the full version. Players who notice odd colours after long sessions can simply wait for the patch, since Atlus says progress is not affected.

Until the update arrives, the best source of news is Atlus's official X account and website, where the company has promised to announce the patch.