Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Envisions Expanding Game Into a New RPG Series

Katsura Hashino expresses aspirations to establish Metaphor as Atlus' third flagship franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus' first original game since 2011, has become the studio's fastest-selling title, with over 1 million copies sold on its first day.
The game has been critically acclaimed, earning awards for Best Narrative, Best RPG, and Best Art Direction, and receiving a Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards 2024.
Director Katsura Hashino revealed in an interview that the game was designed with the intention of becoming a flagship series for Atlus, though no sequel is currently in development.
Hashino mentioned the possibility of exploring new settings for potential future titles, such as Japan's Sengoku period, though these ideas remain speculative at this stage.
Fans and critics have expressed enthusiasm for expanding the Metaphor universe, with some suggesting spin-offs to explore unresolved plot elements or entirely new narratives.