Forspoken's Isekai Genre Could Set Up a Strong Sequel Concept

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Just when Forspoken fans thought that the next-gen RPG was around the corner, Square Enix delayed the game until late 2022. That's certainly sad news for Square Enix fans, but it'll probably be for the best in the long run. If Forspoken simply wasn't ready to release yet, then a delay was the right choice. As a new IP, Forspoken needs to make a strong first impression if it wants to spawn a long-lived Square Enix franchise like Final Fantasy. The delay inspires hope that its creators are taking that issue very seriously. Handling Forspoken carefully will give it much better odds of getting a sequel someday.

With Forspoken far from release, it's hard to say for now what exactly a Forspoken sequel might look like. There's no knowing what becomes of Frey Holland, her allies, and the world of Athia until the game's release rolls around. However, a core facet of the game's narrative might already offer a pretty solid jumping-off point for a sequel. Forspoken is an isekai game, meaning that Frey has been transported from her homeworld of Earth to Athia by magical means. A sequel could do just the opposite, bringing the magic and monsters of Athia to Earth.

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As far as fans can tell, Forspoken will take place almost exclusively in Athia. It's possible that the game will feature some kind of prologue where players walk through Frey's life in New York City, but the game's core narrative is all about Athia. If Frey eventually goes home, it'll likely be at the very end of Forspoken. The isekai genre certainly seems useful for building the world of Athia. As a total stranger to this magical place, Frey is the perfect lens through which fans can experience Athia for the very first