Yasumi Matsuno Outlines Hypothetical Vagrant Story Survival RPG Concept

Following his recent birthday celebration, Vagrant Story creator Yasumi Matsuno shared a detailed vision for a hypothetical sequel with SaGa series producer Akitoshi Kawazu. The proposed title would blend third-person action mechanics with command-based gameplay, focusing heavily on survival elements and the rescue of civilians trapped within a sealed city. Matsuno emphasized that players would face difficult moral dilemmas, such as trolley problems, where saving one survivor necessitates sacrificing another based on their specific utility.

The concept revisits scrapped ideas from the original PlayStation release, specifically regarding companion systems. Unlike strong allies found in later works like Final Fantasy XII, Matsuno envisioned common people who could act as burdens or valuable assets depending on player choices. He aims to reveal story secrets through interactions with these non-player characters rather than traditional exposition. While no official development is confirmed, Kawazu praised the potential for tension and immersion, noting that only Matsuno could capture the unique atmosphere required for such a project.