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.
Both Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 5 share book reading as a stat activity, though how Metaphor entwines it with its party sets strong inspiration.
In the latest special double issue of Weekly Famitsu magazine (cataloged by ryokutya2089), Hashino says that there are...
