Summary
Kadokawa Corporation, FromSoftware’s parent company, recently announced that more than 20 games are currently in active development. According to the report released during its latest financial statement, the majority of these titles are being created for consoles, while others are intended for mobile devices.FromSoftware, known for popular franchises likeDark SoulsandArmored Core, is one of the developers involved in this large-scale project.
Kadokawa Corporation acquired FromSoftware in 2014. Since then, the Japanese developer has produced games such asBloodborne,Dark Souls 3,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,Elden Ring, andArmored Core 6. Fans have long been clamoring for sequels to games likeBloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, though it’s uncertain if these will come to fruition. In an interview, company president Hidetaka Miyazaki mentioned thatFromSoftware tackling multiple smaller projectswould be a logical step followingElden Ring’srelease. If sequels to these games happen, they would likely be on a smaller scale thanElden Ring.
According toGameWatch, Kadokawa is working on 26 games, with 20 of those dedicated to consoles and the remaining six targeted for mobile. Besides FromSoftware, other subsidiaries under Kadokawa include Spike Chunsoft, thedeveloper behindDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, andShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. Japanese studio Gotcha Gotcha Games, which holds theRPG MakerIP, is also a Kadokawa subsidiary.
Kadokawa Is The Owner of Tenchu and Octopath Traveler IPs
Kadokawa has recently expanded its network of developers to support its growing game portfolio. In December 2023,Kadokawa acquired the gaming studio Acquire, creator ofTenchuandOctopath Traveler, further consolidating its development partnerships. This expansion shows Kadokawa’s strategic preparation for increased game production following its recent solid market performance, mainly driven by the success ofElden Ringand its DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree.
In total, Kadokawa has four game studios under its umbrella, though this doesn’t mean all productions are reserved solely for them. The company also outsources development for other titles, such asMetal Max Xeno, which was developed by Cattle Call. Still, following the announcement of this extensive development lineup, fans quickly beganrequesting aBloodborneremasteror at least a PC port. However, while FromSoftware developed the game, Sony holds theBloodborneIP, so any decision regarding a remaster or remake rests with Sony.
Elden Ring
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
