Ahead of Metaphor ReFantazio‘s release on October 11, Sega has announced that it’ll give one fan in the UK the chance to become a royal member of the world’s smallest–and unrecognized–sovereign state. The lucky winner will be granted the title of “Hand to the Sovereign Prince of Sealand” and will also receive a boat trip to see the micro-nation.
To enter, residents living in the United Kingdom must post a video on why they deserve to become nobility. Fittingly, this ties into the central plot of Metaphor ReFantazio, as the game focuses on a race to win the hearts of the people and become recognized as the next king of a magical kingdom.
To celebrate the launch of Metaphor: ReFantazio, we are giving YOU the chance to become an official member of the Noble Family… of @sealandgov!
To claim this title, post a video on why you deserve to become nobility. Tag @Atlus_West, @SEGA and use #SealandNobility to apply. pic.twitter.com/sYnECYHlmY— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) October 10, 2024
If you’re unfamiliar with it, Sealand has a long and fascinating history. Originally built during World War 2 and christened HM Fort Roughs, it was decommissioned after the war and was taken over by pirate-radio broadcasters. In 1967 it was seized by Paddy Roy Bates, who intended to form his own pirate-radio station at the time. Bates then declared the independence of Roughs Tower and the establishment of the Principality of Sealand.