What's Next for FromSoftware After Elden Ring?

Aug. 8, 2024

What’s Next for FromSoftware After Elden Ring?

FromSoftware’s journey from obscure developer to AAA powerhouse has been a joy to watch. But what is next for From and us, the fans? With the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, I’m both incredibly satisfied and hungry for more. Will we get a sequel forBloodborne? Will they jump into a new IP? Is there a secret multigame deal with Sony? In this article, we’ll explore possible future ventures and fan-fueled speculations.

And YES I think Bloodborne PC and Demon’s Souls PC will happen. And they will happen just as sequels are announced, as the purpose will be to hook PC players and make them buy playstations that will have exclusivity over the sequels. I am really sure this will happen, it’s all a matter of time!

There’s also the publishing rights to think about. Sekiro was published by Activision-Blizzard, and it is unknown whether any future publishing rights were reserved. Activision is now owned by Microsoft, so this could create a block for a sequel as Microsoft has a focus on its own console, that is not popular in Japan.

With all of this, and given the myriad of projects that are now available to FromSoftware, a Sekiro sequel is probably one of the least likely to materialize. I’m still hoping it does, but I probably wouldn’t want it to delay production of something with more RPG focus.

Dark Souls 3was considered the conclusion of theDark Soulssaga, wrapping up the intricate and mysteriouslorethat spanned three games. Despite this, the possibility of a Dark Souls 4 is a topic of endless speculation. While FromSoftware has moved on to new projects, the demand for another Dark Souls game persists, particularly after we were treated to the incredible level design of themain legacy dungeon of the DLC.

I have been around long enough to remember when Halo,Mass Effect,Dragon Age,The Witcherand so many other amazing trilogies were… well, trilogies. I remember the developers categorically calling them finished. I also remember the announcements of “it’s back!” and how those turned out.

I hope Dark Souls doesn’t follow a similar fate, but I certainly think that the franchise could make a successful comeback, as there’s incredible appetite for souls content as seen by the multitude of soulslikes that have appeared over the years. Much like a Demon’s Souls sequel, a Dark Souls 4 would get all the hype and more, simply because we cannot get enough of exploring the worlds FromSoftware creates.

In terms of likelyhood of this happening, I think it’s pretty low. Not becuase it would not perform well, but simply becauseElden Ringis now a bigger franchise and there’s NO WAY that they are going to call it good at 1. Let’s go there now.

Elden Ring’s success naturally leads to discussions of a sequel or even a trilogy. What started like “Big Dark Souls” has now become “Dark Souls Who?” and I absolutely believe that this franchise is going to get the full AAA treatment of not only 3 games, but netflix animation, books, comics and everything they can possibly come up with. I wouldn’t be surprised to see live action Elden Ring or even a movie. We’re at that level of success now.

The compounded success of Shadow of the Erdtree will also push for “more Elden Ring”, but we recently heard from Miyazaki in an interview with IGN saying “We don’t currently have any plans for another Elden Ring DLC or a sequel“.

FromSoftware, like most developers, have multiple projects at multiple stages simultaneously. Sekiro and Elden Ring were being developed at the same time, for example. Knowing this, FromSoftware MUST be working on something right now, and if Miyazaki is saying there are no plans for ER 2, then it’s not Elden Ring (yet). This doesn’t mean that development could not be starting in a month from now after the quarterly investor meeting when everyone finishes swimming in money. But unless Miyazaki is lying, which let’s face it he could do or be forced to do by NDAs, then FromSoftware is working on something else… what could that be?

FromSoftware has always been innovative, often surprising fans with new IPs and unique gameplay experiences. Rumors have swirled about potential new projects, including collaborations with other publishers. For instance, there have been whispers about a sci-fi themed game, which would be a fascinating new direction for the studio. Additionally, partnerships with major publishers like Sony or Bandai Namco could result in exclusive titles or unexpected ventures.

They usually save their annoucemens for the Video Game Awards in december or for Summer Games Fest, so if something is coming next year we will know by December. This means that you have many, many months to enjoy Elden Ring or revisit previous souls titles, or you can take a detour to other games that are coming out.

For me personally, I will beplaying Elden Ring and making builds, but I’m going to share what I’ll be trying and why so if you’re interested in games to look forward to you can check it out.

While waiting for news on FromSoftware’s next move, I’m going to be checking out

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Monster Hunter Wilds

Black Myth: Wukong

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Besides these upcoming games, there are so many recently released titles that I’m sure many haven’t had the chance to try. Among my top recommendations for Soulslikes I think you guys should check outLords of the Fallen,Remnant 2andLies of P. Remnant in particular is scheduled for anotherDLC in September, so I’ll be playing that and covering it.

And as always, I’d love to hear what you guys are planning to do. Will you nolife Elden Ring? Do a full run of previous souls games you haven’t played? Maybe explore a completely different title and jump into RTS? What’s your gaming future look like? Let us know in the comments below!

Fexelea

MMO raider by day and guide writer by night, Fex enjoys multiplatform gaming, good books and animes, and streaming with a cold beer.

Whoever made this has no idea how fromsoft works, theres zero chance of bloodborne, elden ring, and sekiro getting a sequel. Outside of small exceptions like armored core and dark souls, as well as some incredibly old games which make up a small number of their catalogue, they dont do sequels anymore. Definitely not for their souls like games. The only souls game to get a sequel was dark souls, and that’s because they made it anyway without the original creator who only made the third to clean up the lore after dark souls 2 tried to mess with it. There won’t ever be another soulslike sequel from fromsoft again (armored core 6 is not souls like)