Hidetaka Miyazaki,president ofFromSoftware, has confirmed that the studio is working on several games spanning different genres, but none of them include a sequel toElden Ring.
Elden Ring 2 Is Not In Development
Few fantasy universes have left such an impression as the one presented inElden Ring, the soulslike masterpiece orchestrated by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, which was crowned Game of the Year (GOTY) atThe Game Awards in 2022.
After selling over 25 million copies, it’s clear that Elden Ring is a hugely successful IP for FromSoftware and its publisher, Bandai Namco. A continuation might seem like an obvious choice, but as of early 2024, Miyazaki has stated that there are no plans for an Elden Ring sequel at this time. The acclaimedShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, a GOTY 2024 nominee, marks its farewell for now.
During the PlayStation Partner Awards, Miyazaki confirmed that FromSoftware is currently developing multiple projects across various genres, aiming to showcase a “new face” of the studio.
However, it’s now confirmed thatElden Ring 2is not one of them. At present, there are no plans for a sequel to the action RPG that debuted in February 2022. This was reiterated by Miyazaki in an interview with IGN Japan, translated by Automaton Media.
Working on Multiple Projects Simultaneously
While they haven’t ruled out the possibility of remastering or remakingBloodborne, creating aDark Souls 4, anArmored Coresequel, or even aSekiro 2,what’s certain is thatElden Ring 2isnotin development. Fans of the Lands Between will have to make do with theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC for the time being.
“We’re not really considering developments like anElden Ring 2,” Miyazaki reiterated in the interview, echoing statements he made earlier this year.
But fans shouldn’t lose hope, as a successful IP likeElden Ringisn’t likely to be shelved for too long. Miyazaki himself, alongsideGame of Thronescreator George R.R. Martin, has expressed interest in adaptingElden Ringinto other formats, such as a film or TV series.
“I’d like to say that we’re not ruling out future developments for the Elden Ring IP,” Miyazaki remarked.
Without a doubt, this indicates thatElden Ringhas not had its final word. A sequel might become a reality in the years to come.
As for the potential acquisition of FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Group, by Sony PlayStation, negotiations seem to have cooled off due to the high asking price from the Japanese corporation. However, the situation remains worth monitoring.
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