
Not only that, if we crosscheck with what Matsuno wrote for FFXIV, then the story becomes very interesting with some already very fascinating development. This is the first time we're hearing something new about a sequel that has actual substance. However, the lead character wasn't going to be Ashley Riot but Jack, a "tracker", who can find target and extract information from them with startling accuracy. This puts it as a direct sequel of the first Vagrant Story, rather than a distant one. Allow me to explain to you the true nature of the work that I desire your assistance with." "Me? I am Joshua, the head of the Bardorba Dukedom. The very same ability as that of your mother, Jack - nay Margot Merlose." Yes, you are in possession of a special ability, are you not? To be precise, the ability to read the hearts of others. Set aside your anxiety, for I already know it all. "The fact that you are present here before me puts veracity to your notoriety.

The impetus for my current assignment, likewise. Many a client seek the services of one such as me on account of these sentiments. "A man of measured intuition" - that is Jack's standing evaluation. The caliber of his skill-set is unquestionable. Not only is his rate of success at finding fugitives and missing folk, as often as nine times out of ten, be considered that of a veteran - So can his ability to pry information on his "targets" from those who would refuse to share it willingly. The Tracer, "Jack", is a youth of mysterious qualities. Something he always professed wanting to make one day.Īs the prologue is in Japanese only, a kind soul has tried to translate it in English in the style of the english localization and put a nice montage. Fan enthusiasm around the idea of knowing more pushed Matsuno to reveal the prologue of his story proposal for the sequel. It was basically dubbed as hardcore medieval Metal Gear Solid and stands as one of the absolute classic of the PS1.Ī month ago, Matsuno wrote a questline for the MMO Final Fantasy XIV, this questline was revealed to use ideas he had for a Vagrant Story sequel that never panned out.

The game has been extremely well received for its incredible production value, great plot and writing. Some context first: Yasumi Matsuno is the director and writer of Vagrant Story. If you want just want to read the tweets, go here for the original tweet by Matsuno, and here for the translation by another twitter user. This will be a somewhat lengthy read to add a lot of context.
