Director of Metaphor: ReFantazio Highlights PC Player Growth in JRPGs
Katsura Hashino discusses the boost in PC sales for the game and notes a significant rise in desktop JRPG players.
PC Gaming Trends for JRPGs
Katsura Hashino expressed his satisfaction with the sales of Metaphor: ReFantazio on PC. He noted that the game has done remarkably well among PC gaming enthusiasts.
In recent comments, he stated:
“Even if you look at long-term data from over the past five to 10 years, the trend is evident.”
This shift indicates a growing popularity of JRPGs on desktop platforms, challenging the traditional console market. Hashino mentioned that there has been a simultaneous release strategy for titles like Persona 5 Tactica and Persona 3 Reload, revealing the success this approach has brought.
With an increase in the number of Japanese developers catering to simultaneous console and PC launches, the future of JRPG gaming on desktops looks promising. Hashino’s remarks highlight a trend that could lead to more developers pursuing this strategy in the future.
