Metaphor: ReFantazio Developers Would Like to Make a Sequel, With Hopes of It Becoming A Flagship Series for ATLUS

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Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is Atlus’s first original IP since 2011, was a resounding hit, not just with critics but with fans that helped propel the title to become one of the publisher’s fastest-selling games. Given its success, it’s not surprising that talks of potential sequels and even spinoffs are already filling the minds of not only fans but also the developers, as the studio has come out to say that they would like to see more games in the franchise in hopes it can become Atlus’s third big RPG series. 

No Sequel Announcement for Metaphor: ReFantazio Just Yet, But It All Seems Very Likely

In a recent interview with Famitsu Magazine, game director Katsura Hashino discussed a potential follow-up. He noted that while he would like to make another and has many ideas, there are no “concrete” plans.

“I have a lot of ideas, but since it’s only been five weeks since the release (at the time of this interview), I don’t have any concrete plans… But I hope that will happen.” He continues, explaining he’d like the new IP to become a new flagship title for the company: “This project started with the idea of ​​creating a third JRPG series following “Shin Megami Tensei ” and “Persona,” so I would like to develop it into a flagship title representing our company.” – Translated via Google

While he doesn’t confirm if a sequel is happening (and as he said, why would he so soon after release?), it does seem likely that we will be getting one, given the commercial success it has so far. That and the development team clearly aren’t done with the franchise, especially if they had initially conceived it as a series rather than a one-and-done game. 

It’ll likely be a few years before we hear anything about a potential sequel. Given Atlus’s history and handling of Persona and Shinigami Tenshi, we’ll probably see some rereleases and potential spinoffs to hold us over until then.

In the meantime, fans can look forward to 2025, which will bring an expanded (to more regions) release of Persona 5: The Phantom X, and hopefully some more exciting news from Atlus and their Persona team. 

If you haven’t already, though, check out Metaphor: ReFantazio! Our reviewer, who gave it a near-perfect score, mentioned it being as one of the best games to release this year. 

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