Director Katsura Hashino's interest in the Metaphor: ReFantazio IP becoming a flagship series has been made known, and given the title's overwhelming success for Atlus, it seems a question of if, not when, it will expand to other avenues. Where Metaphor could lead next has already been a point of contention among fans, however, as with the divisive nature of the re-release formula, it could be that the title sets its sights elsewhere. Following modern Persona's approach, the possibility of a spin-off isn't completely off the table, though such a decision would need to contend with more than its story; the darker tone of Metaphor is tantamount to its world, and thus, a spin-off would need to consider whether it follows suit.