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ReFantazio: A Potential Catalyst for Serial Game Development

By MilaJan 19,2025

ReFantazio: A Potential Catalyst for Serial Game Development

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's future as a franchise, Hashino confirmed there are no current plans for a sequel. His focus remains on completing the current game, a project he described as initially conceived as a third major JRPG series alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, aiming for it to become a flagship title for Atlus.

While a Metaphor: ReFantazio sequel is unlikely to be the studio's next endeavor, an anime adaptation is being considered. Metaphor: ReFantazio has already achieved remarkable success for Atlus, boasting a peak concurrent player count exceeding 85,961—significantly surpassing Persona 5 Royal (35,474) and Persona 3 Reload (45,002). The game's availability across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 contributes to its widespread popularity.

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