There are ongoing discussions between Sony and Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, the renowned developers of games such as 'Elden Ring', 'Dark Souls', and 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'. According to reports, Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, a Japanese media powerhouse that operates in various areas including mass media, films, anime, publishing, and video games. This potential acquisition is part of Sony's strategy to expand its entertainment portfolio with strong IPs, given FromSoftware's significant success with titles like 'Elden Ring' and its expansive DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree'[3][5].
Sony already has a close relationship with FromSoftware, having collaborated on several projects including the exclusive titles 'Bloodborne' and 'Demon’s Souls'. Sony also owns a 2% stake in Kadokawa and a 69.66% stake in FromSoftware, which was acquired in 2022 to help the studio strengthen its capabilities and global publishing efforts[5].
If the acquisition is successful, it could potentially lead to future FromSoftware games becoming exclusive to the PlayStation platform, although this remains speculative at this point. The deal could be signed in the coming weeks if negotiations proceed smoothly[2][4].
Kadokawa, aside from owning FromSoftware, also owns other game development studios such as Acquire and Spike Chunsoft, which would further bolster Sony's gaming and anime empire[3].
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Law & Order: Criminal Justice System - Season 1 & Season 2
Season Two Out Now! Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its second season, the series tackles the threat of terrorism in the United States. From the rise of extremist political groups in the 60s to domestic lone wolves in the modern day, we explore how organizations like the FBI and Joint Terrorism Take Force have evolved to fight back against a multitude of terrorist threats.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com