Metaphor: ReFantazio has a chance to become a series - game director

Hashino, when discussing future projects, expressed a strong interest in developing a game set during Japan's Sengoku period. He envisions this historical setting as ideal for a new Japanese role-playing game (JRPG), potentially drawing inspiration from the Basara series.

Regarding Metaphor: ReFantazio, Hashino confirmed there are no current plans for a direct sequel. He emphasized a commitment to completing the current project, which was originally conceived as a third major JRPG franchise alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. His goal is to establish it as a flagship Atlus title.

While a sequel is unlikely, the team is already working on their next project. However, an anime adaptation of Metaphor: ReFantazio is under consideration. The game itself has been a significant success for Atlus, achieving the company's best-ever concurrent player count.

Metaphor: ReFantazio boasts a peak concurrent player count exceeding 85,961, surpassing the concurrent player numbers of Persona 5 Royal (35,474) and Persona 3 Reload (45,002). The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.