Summary
- Metaphor: ReFantazio garnered critical acclaim and won awards, potentially paving the way for a sequel or series.
- Director Hashino hopes to establish Metaphor: ReFantazio as a flagship RPG series, akin to Shin Megami Tensei and Persona.
- While no concrete plans for a sequel are in motion, Atlus has exciting plans for 2025, hinting at potential Persona 6 news.
Metaphor: ReFantazio director Katsura Hashino commented on the possibility of tackling a potential sequel to Atlus' acclaimed 2024 JRPG hit. Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new title from Atlus and Studio Zero, the latter headed up by a lot of former talent who worked on the Persona series, Hashino included. A lot of the Persona franchise's mechanics were translated to Metaphor: ReFantazio's high fantasy setting.
Metaphor: ReFantazio was released to critical acclaim, building upon the turn-based combat and social simulation gameplay from Persona, and combining it with an original political fantasy narrative. Metaphor: ReFantazio even managed to win a few awards at The Game Awards 2024, with the JRPG specifically picking up Best Art Direction and Best Narrative. As such, many gamers consider it one of the best RPGs of 2024. With the game a success, director Katsura Hashino has commented on Metaphor: ReFantazio's potential for a sequel, along with possible consideration for a full-fledged series.
In the latest special double issue of Weekly Famitsu magazine (cataloged by ryokutya2089), Hashino says that there are no "concrete" plans to make Metaphor: ReFantazio a series, but he does hope that it can be one some day. Hashino then notes that Metaphor: ReFantazio started with the goal of creating a third JRPG series which would stand alongside Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, saying he hopes that he can turn it into a flagship title that represents Atlus and Studio Zero. "There are no concrete plans to make Metaphor into a series…I do hope it can become a series one day," said Hashino.
Hashino Wants Metaphor: ReFantazio To Be a 'Third' Flashship RPG Series for Atlus
Hashino also comments on a setting for a game he'd like to tackle in the future, saying that one idea for a future title would be the Sengoku period. He notes that a JRPG set in a world based on that specific time period could be similar to Capcom's Sengoku Basara series, which he laughs at as well.
There are no concrete plans to make Metaphor into a series…I do hope it can become a series one day.
Metaphor: ReFantazio sold a million copies on launch day, which makes it one of the fastest-selling titles in Atlus' library. The developer isn't slowing down any time soon either. While a Metaphor: ReFantazio sequel currently doesn't appear to be in the works right now, Atlus appears to have a lot of plans for 2025, if rumors about Persona 6 news and the official international version of Persona 5: The Phantom X are to be believed. For now, fans will need to wait and see what Atlus has in store next year.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- October 11, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Studio Zero
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus
- Engine
- GFD
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
WHERE TO PLAY
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.
Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.
- PC Release Date
- October 11, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 11, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 11, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 65 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 81.15 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
