Atlus veteran Katsura Hashino has teased his upcoming project following the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which he confirmed is already in development. This revelation came during a recent interview where he discussed his creative process and daily routine since taking the helm of a new division at Atlus.

With nearly 50 games to his credit over four decades, Hashino is a well-respected figure in the gaming industry. He has been on a press tour promoting the critically acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio, which launched on October 11 and quickly became one of the highest-rated games of 2024.

During his promotional efforts, Hashino recently spoke with Famitsu about his work, his friendship with Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, and other subjects. One of the standout moments from the interview was Hashino’s confirmation that he is already hard at work on his next game. "Yes, I've already started," he stated regarding this new, unannounced project.

Hashino elaborated on how this upcoming title was greenlit, explaining that he focuses on game ideas based on what his team at Atlus is most passionate about rather than his personal preferences. "Firstly, I want the players to be happy, and as a result, I hope the company will be happy as well; that is how I always work," he noted.

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The interview also highlighted that not much has changed since Hashino established and began running Studio Zero in 2017. He clarified that this unit operates not as a separate company but as a hub for new initiatives at Atlus. Thus, Studio Zero will remain intact following the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, similar to how it continued after launching its debut game, Catherine: Full Body. While "new initiatives" may imply that Hashino’s next project could be another original IP, it doesn’t necessarily mean that. After all, Catherine: Full Body was an enhanced version of the 2011 game Catherine, which predates Studio Zero.

Interest in Hashino's next project is sure to be high, given his impressive track record. Since the '90s, he has directed and/or produced critically acclaimed titles such as the first three 3D Persona games, Dragon's Crown, and Odin Sphere, among many others. With Metaphor: ReFantazio already receiving significant acclaim, it joins the ranks of Hashino's best works. If Atlus's history is any indication, Studio Zero may even be developing DLC for Metaphor right now, especially since the company aims to prioritize expansions over enhanced editions for titles like SMT5: Vengeance and Persona 5: Royal.