Over the past year, Atlus fans have been treated to a fantastic array of releases, with Metaphor: ReFantazio standing out as the standout success. This new intellectual property from the developer has garnered significant praise and won multiple awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Best RPG, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction, indicating a promising future. With a sequel appearing highly probable, fans are buzzing with ideas about the potential direction a follow-up could explore.
Katsura Hashino, the director of Metaphor: ReFantazio, has publicly stated that there are currently no definite plans to turn the game into a series, although he expresses hope that it will happen someday. While it might take a while for a sequel to emerge, the game already lays a strong groundwork for future installments. Some fans theorize that any sequel could serve as a spiritual successor rather than a direct continuation, but the game’s conclusion does leave one storyline unresolved, suggesting that a direct sequel could be on the horizon.
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s World Seems Far Larger than Just the Kingdom of Euchronia
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Sequel Could Explore New Continents
After Louis’s defeat and the protagonist’s crowning as the new King of Euchronia, players are presented with an epilogue that showcases how the characters adapt to their new positions in the kingdom. Most of the game’s Followers find their places in the royal court, with Strohl taking on the role of the new general of the Royal Army and Hulkenberg stepping up as the captain of the King’s Royal Guard. Yet, one particular Follower could have significant consequences for a potential Metaphor sequel.
In the epilogue of Metaphor: ReFantazio, a conversation with Catherina reveals that she has taken on the role of an emissary to various kingdoms beyond Euchronia. Throughout the game, players explore much of the Euchronia continent, but this exchange hints at the existence of other continents that remain unexplored. These new lands may have their own unique challenges, paving the way for a sequel that could introduce a fresh narrative set in a kingdom located on one of the continents Catherina visits after the game’s conclusion.
Catherina Could Hold the Key to Connecting Metaphor: ReFantazio and its Sequel
A sequel based on this idea could serve as a continuation of the original Metaphor: ReFantazio without needing to include all the same characters. Catherina would be an ideal link between the two games, acting as a representative from the Kingdom of Euchronia to the new game’s environment, while also serving as a guide for players to recognize the connections between the two titles. This approach to a sequel would likely provide a wonderful blend, allowing for exploration of the unanswered mysteries from Metaphor’s world, like the past and downfall of the old world, while still delivering a new and exciting experience.
Catherina stands out as a fantastic character to connect with Metaphor: ReFantazio and its possible sequel due to her non-playable status. Many fans had hoped to see her as a playable member of the team, representing the Paripus, but that honor went to Basilio instead. The sequel has the chance to correct this oversight by making Catherina a playable character, even if just for a short time like Grius in the first game, allowing her to serve as an envoy from Euchronia, providing assistance to a nation in need.