Award-winning author Jeff VanderMeer has announced that his Southern Reach series is coming to a close with the publication of "Absolution". In an interview, VanderMeer expressed satisfaction with how the series concluded and revealed that he has been grappling with how to continue the story. He also hinted at potentially working on two other novels in the future.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/21/24275853/jeff-vandermeer-interview-absolution-area-x-southern-reach