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

Hashino expressed interest in developing a Sengoku period-based game, envisioning it as a compelling setting for a new Japanese role-playing game (JRPG), potentially drawing inspiration from the Basara series.

Regarding Metaphor: ReFantazio's future, Hashino confirmed no immediate plans for a sequel, prioritizing the game's successful completion. He revealed that the project was initially conceived as a third major JRPG series alongside Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, aiming for it to become a flagship Atlus title. While a sequel isn't currently in the works, an anime adaptation is under discussion. Metaphor: ReFantazio boasts Atlus' most successful platform launch to date.

The game's peak concurrent player count surpassed 85,961, significantly outperforming Persona 5 Royal (35,474) and Persona 3 Reload (45,002). Metaphor: ReFantazio is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.