Sega has kicked off its Steam Summer Sale with some of the deepest discounts the JRPG community has seen in years. While seasonal promotions often offer only modest markdowns on legacy titles, this event breaks tradition—most notably by cutting the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio by 40%. For fans accustomed to full-price Atlus and RGG Studio releases, these prices are a welcome deviation from the norm.
Launched just this spring, Metaphor: ReFantazio quickly earned praise for its narrative and art direction. A 40% cut so soon after release is nearly unprecedented for an Atlus title, suggesting the publisher is prioritizing player growth and community engagement—especially with expansions on the horizon. Even the Deluxe Edition, which includes soundtracks and digital art books, sits at this reduced price.
Atlus titles are notorious for maintaining premium price tags long after launch. This sale changes that pattern. Persona 3 Reload is down by 55%, Persona 4 Golden by 70%, and Persona 5 Royal enjoys up to 60% off on select editions. These bargains present an ideal entry point for newcomers and an opportunity for veterans to upgrade to deluxe or royal editions.
RGG Studio’s latest additions also receive unprecedented reductions. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is 60% off, while the offbeat Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii mirrors that discount across all editions. Bonus content—such as themed outfits and karaoke tracks—is bundled at these prices, making it easy to catch up on Yakuza’s evolving saga without waiting for flash sales.
For years, Atlus and Sega have treated their back catalog like relics: rarely discounted and often full price. This summer’s aggressive price cuts reflect a shift in strategy—one that favors quicker access and community expansion over prolonged full-price periods. Players can experiment with niche dungeon crawlers, dip into strategic spin-offs, or finally invest in the deluxe editions they’ve long wanted, all without breaking the bank.
This Steam Summer Sale stands out as a genuine event for RPG enthusiasts rather than a routine discount window. With Metaphor: ReFantazio leading the charge, Persona and Shin Megami Tensei titles at record lows, and Like a Dragon adventures slashed to near-historic prices, now is the ideal time to build or complete your JRPG library. These offers are unlikely to return until next summer—don’t miss your chance.
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