The trend of JRPGs moving to PC is evident, with simultaneous releases becoming more common, as seen with Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds and Atlus's own Metaphor: ReFantazio.

There is hope for continued trends of simultaneous regional and platform releases from Japanese developers in the future.

Other major developers, including those behind Monster Hunter, have recognized the growing player base on PC, including in Japan.

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers a unique twist on classic JRPG elements by replacing traditional high school settings with high fantasy themes, resonating well with PC gamers.

Hashino also noted that global simultaneous releases enhance the player experience by preventing spoilers and maintaining excitement.

Metaphor: ReFantazio achieved remarkable success, becoming Atlus' fastest-selling title by moving over a million copies on its first day, surpassing even Persona 3 Reload.

The game has garnered critical acclaim, earning a score of 95% from reviewers, just behind the highly praised Baldur's Gate 3.

The simultaneous global release of Metaphor: ReFantazio allowed fans worldwide to enjoy the game together, fostering a unified gaming community.

Historically, Atlus focused on console-exclusive titles, especially with franchises like Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, but is now embracing multi-platform releases.

Following the success of Metaphor: ReFantazio, ATLUS plans to continue releasing future titles simultaneously across multiple platforms.

Hashino emphasized the importance of allowing players to enjoy games on their preferred platforms, reflecting a broader industry trend toward multi-platform accessibility.

Director Katsura Hashino highlighted a notable shift in sales trends, revealing that a larger-than-expected proportion of sales for Atlus titles, particularly Metaphor: ReFantazio, is coming from PC users.