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Sony is expanding its cooperation with the creators of Elden Ring and Dark Souls, so players can expect new large-scale projects in this style in the future. Kadokawa in financial report said that Sony will allocate funds for their new games, as now owns about 10% of the company’s shares.
The Japanese tech giant will finance and promote new FromSoftware games rather than develop them directly. Potentially, players can expect that the developers will please them with sequels Elden Ring, Dark Souls or even long-awaited Bloodborne 2.
The companies’ plans also include ideas for the adaptation of games into anime or movies. In the summer of 2024, FromSoftware CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that wouldn’t mind a movie adaptation of Elden Ringbut if a “very strong partner” is found, which Sony is now. The media holding is simultaneously is working on Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn.
Analyst William R. Aguilar wrote on X/Twitter that Kadokawa, thanks to Sony, is increasing the number of games it is developing and improving their quality.
In Kadokawa’s Q3 Report, They Outline Their Strategies with their Capital Business Alliances: Sony/PlayStation & Kako Piccoma + The Videogame Segment’s Success & Outlook!
🔵 Kadokawa will use their expertise to Create New IP while Sony/PlayStation will help Fund, Distribute, &… pic.twitter.com/pZCirIkYCW
— William R. Aguilar (@WilliamRAguilar) February 6, 2025
Fans of Elden Ring and Dark Souls have been assured that Kadokawa has received stable financial support that will help them focus on developing new hits on a larger scale. The studio said that their sales grew by 38.6% and profits by 44.5% compared to the previous year, which adds optimism to the results of future cooperation.