FromSoftware
FromSoftware, founded in 1986 and a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corp, has been a key player in the game development scene for nearly four decades. While active for many years, their breakthrough to a global audience came with Demon’s Souls, inspiring the widely acclaimed Dark Souls franchise, along with titles like Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Elden Ring. FromSoftware’s games, characterized by high difficulty and immense satisfaction, led fans to coin the term “Soulsborne” for the genre. Here, you can find the latest news on FromSoftware, including games, staff, business dealings, and more.
- Year Founded: November 1, 1986
- Founder: Naotoshi Zin
- Parent Companies: Kadokawa, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Tencent, Kadokawa Games, Ltd.
- CEO: Hidetaka Miyazaki
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eXputer Originals
Larian and FromSoftware Show The Secret To Making Good Games Is A Healthy Workplace
FromSoftware and Larian Studios have shown that a good workplace environment is what it really takes to make good games.
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eXputer Originals
Before Miyazaki Retires, We Need To Get A Sekiro Sequel
A sequel to the studio's acclaimed title, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, would be the perfect swan song for long-time director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
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eXputer Originals
Here’s Why Shadow Of The Erdtree Is Likely To Be Harder Than The Base Game
Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree is likely to feature harder bosses than the base game if FromSoftware follows its previous pattern.
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eXputer Originals
Shadow Of The Erdtree Already Sounds Like It’ll Have The Best FromSoftware Level Design So Far
Elden Ring's level design is changing for the better in Shadow of the Erdtree, and might be the best across all of FromSoftware's games.
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eXputer Originals
A Magic-Based Soulslike Is What This Hellish Genre Is Missing
A Soulslike that focuses only on magic and sorcery hasn't been done yet, so I think it's high time we actually got one.
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eXputer Originals
I Wish More Games Embraced FromSoft’s Approach To Difficulty
FromSoftware's unique approach to difficulty in their games allows players to customize their own experience, which is really cool.
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eXputer Originals
9 Years Later, Does Bloodborne Deserve All The Praise It Gets?
Almost a decade later, it's time to take the nostalgia goggles off and accept that Bloodborne has long been surpassed by its successors.
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eXputer Originals
Dark Souls: Archthrones Reaffirms Modding Is The Best Thing To Happen To Games
Dark Souls: Archthrones is like playing a brand new FromSoftware game, and that speaks volumes about just how much good modding can do.
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eXputer Originals
Is It Time For FromSoftware To Move Beyond The Souls Formula?
With FromSoftware getting new directors, it might be time for the studio to take a break from its iconic Soulslike games.
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eXputer Originals
FromSoftware Is Cultivating New Talent In An Era Of Layoffs
FromSoftware seems to be focusing on developing long-term directors who can take on projects by themselves, without Miyazaki at the helm.
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Games
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree’s First Discount Deal Is Here With A 15% Price Cut
As part of sheer market competition, a retailer has slashed Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's price by as much as 15%.
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eXputer Originals
Elden Ring Fans Could Be Setting Themselves Up For Disappointment With The DLC’s Size
Elden Ring fans are unsure what Miyazaki meant when he said the game's upcoming DLC will be about as big as Limgrave.
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Games
Minecraft Meets Bloodborne With The Help Of A Stunning Mod
YouTuber Potomy has revealed new details about the new Bloodborne mod and that it is now in a playable state for Minecraft.
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eXputer Originals
Before Miyazaki’s Inevitable Retirement, FromSoftware Should Revisit King’s Field
After the much-awaited Elden Ring DLC, it's time FromSoftware considers reviving King's Field, the creative gem that made it all possible.
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Games
FromSoft Director Would Like To Make More Games Similar To Elden Ring
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed that if given the opportunity, he would like to make more games similar to Elden Ring.
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Games
Elden Ring Finds Itself Returning To Most-Played Charts Following DLC Reveal
After the reveal of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, Elden Ring is trending on various platforms again.
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eXputer Originals
Bloodborne’s Potential Remaster Continues To Be Sony’s Biggest Missed Opportunity
Sony is missing out on a hugely profitable opportunity by ignoring fan demands for a Bloodborne remaster and PC port.
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Games
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree To Feature Sekiro-Like Progression
In a recent Famitsu interview, Miyazaki revealed that Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will feature progression similar to Sekiro.
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Games
A “Small Element” In Elden Ring Still Remains To Be Discovered, Says Director
The director of Elden Ring, Hidetaka Miyazaki, said in an interview that the game still holds a small secret that has not been found.
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Industry
FromSoftware Reveals Its Secret To Frequently Releasing AAA Titles
Hidetaka Miyazaki believes that FromSoftware is blessed with great staff which allows it to frequently release AAA titles.
