God Eater game director Hiroshi Yoshimura addressed the future of the long-running action RPG franchise during the second day of Famitsu’s 40th anniversary livestream. While he stopped short of confirming any new projects, he spoke about how much the series means to him personally and acknowledged the steady stream of requests from fans hoping for a new entry.

When asked whether anything was happening behind the scenes, Yoshimura said it depends on what is meant by “behind the scenes.” He explained that the series is a very important IP to him and called it an integral part of his youth.

Yoshimura has been with the franchise since its beginning. He directed the original God Eater, which launched in Japan in 2010, along with its global release, Gods Eater Burst, and the 2015 remaster, God Eater Resurrection. He also returned to direct God Eater 2 and its expansion, God Eater 2: Rage Burst, released in 2013 and 2015. For God Eater 3, which came out in 2018, Yoshimura shared directing duties with Wataru Atsumi and Ittetsu Suzuki.

During the livestream, Yoshimura also talked about the messages fans have been sending in. He said the team has received all kinds of messages expressing excitement for the series, and that he has taken those messages to heart. He added that while he could not share anything specific, he was genuinely grateful for the support.

It has been seven years since God Eater 3 released worldwide, and fan interest in a follow-up has remained steady throughout that time. At one point during the segment, Famitsu’s spokesperson encouraged viewers to send their requests for a new game directly to Bandai Namco. Yoshimura responded simply that the team would appreciate that.

No further details about a new title were shared during the livestream. For now, fans will have to continue waiting to see whether Yoshimura’s comments lead to any official announcements down the line.