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This was mentioned in a interview with Famitsu, parts of which have been translated and posted on Twitter by Genki:

"- Not as Atlus, but for yourself, are you thinking about what to make next after Metaphor?

Hashino: Oh, I have already started.

- You are preparing the next one?

Hashino: I don't really think about what to do as an individual. I look at Atlas as a whole and think about what is best for our team to create right now. Firstly I want the users to be happy, and as a result I hope the company will be happy as well. That is how I always work."

"We (Studio Zero) are not going to disband after the release, so no matter what kind of work we create, I hope we can take on new challenges as a team." - Katsura Hashino

『メタファー』橋野桂×『野狗子』外山圭一郎対談。なかったことになる恐怖とファンタジーへの憧れが生み出す新しい“何か” | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com

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[Hrk69]

 

[Kurotri]

Metaphor has too much potential. I'm there day 1 whatever it is, so another new IP would be fine by me, but a Metaphor sequel would be so wild if they expanded on it.

Just...please don't make me wait another 8 years..

 

[Esppiral]

People criticise Ubisoft for repeating the same formula over and over again, but when it comes to Japanese Devs it just fine...

 

[Cyberpunkd]

People criticise Ubisoft for repeating the same formula over and over again, but when it comes to Japanese Devs it just fine...

You really don't see the evolution from P4 to P5 to Metaphor?

 

[Skelterz]

Yeah because he’s an absolute chad that knows no chill metaphor is fucking brilliant the guy is leading the way for turn based RPG’s in Japan and everyone knows it.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

People criticise Ubisoft for repeating the same formula over and over again, but when it comes to Japanese Devs it just fine...

Reasons:
+cos the devs don't hate their audience
+cos the art direction is interesting and different to the norm
+cos the music is top tier which makes running through the motions more enjoyable
+cos the characters are well made
+cos the narrative has familiar themes people enjoy
+cos they've nailed down the formula and the execution is satisfying
+cos the gameplay is sharp and responsive

 

[Skelterz]

People criticise Ubisoft for repeating the same formula over and over again, but when it comes to Japanese Devs it just fine...

Your entitled to your opinion however what I will say is at the very least within that formula of a JRPG there’s an interesting story/narrative that keeps you engaged, are you really going to try and tell me any Ubisoft game you’ve played in the last ten years has had a compelling story?

You can have one or the other I think new systems/gameplay or engaging story but to have neither is a cardinal sin and Ubisoft are one of the worst companies for it.

Also take last of us for example that game didn’t really break any ground for a 3rd person shooter but because of its narrative voice acting and characters etc it was a critical darling that’s no different from metaphor and persona in my eyes.

 

[MMaRsu]

I know im sick of remakes but SMT IV deserves not to be stuck on a 3ds.

 

[Jinxed]

Hopefully another game without romance like Refantazio and medieval as well

 

[th4tguy]

Hopefully using unreal. P3 remake came out in a fraction of the time it took to make metaphor and runs/ looks much better.

Love the everything else about Metaphor though.

 

[Cynexius]

Persona 6 slated for Q2 2026 as PS5 exclusive.

 

[Hrk69]

Persona 6 slated for Q2 2026 as PS5 exclusive.

Is that what passes for humor where you're from?