FromSoftware
FromSoftware business and news from across the web.
Latest coverage
10 Best third-person RPGs to play in 2026
This article ranks the top 10 third-person RPGs available in 2026, highlighting games that excel in gameplay, story, and overall experience. The list includes titles like Fable Anniversary, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Fallout 4, and the newly released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, offering a diverse range of RPG experiences.
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has announced that Xenosaga: Pied Piper will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. This port of the 2004 mobile game, which stars Ziggy a century before Xenosaga Episode I, will also be available on PC via Steam. G-Mode has also released ports of Armored Core Mobile 3 and Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner – A’s Test Server.
New Morrowind mod not only adds Sekiro parry, it quietly overhauls the RPG's most controversial mechanic
A new mod for the OpenMW source port of Morrowind, called N'Garde, introduces a Sekiro-style parry system and overhauls the game's controversial percent-chance-to-hit mechanic. The mod aims to make melee combat more difficult but rewarding, with optional features like 'Glancing Blows' to improve combat feedback without making the game too easy.
Hallow Blade is like a first-person Greatest Hits of From Software, offering a sunken interconnected kingdom of forests, crypts and castles
Hallow Blade is a first-person dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Xekvera and published by Top Hat Studios. Players control a knight who teams up with a soul-eating magical sword to lift a curse from a sunken, interconnected kingdom. The game features environments reminiscent of FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne, along with parkour traversal and a crossbow for ranged combat.
Valor Mortis Could Redefine the Soulslike Genre
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, aims to innovate within the genre by blending its challenging combat with a supernatural Napoleonic setting. The article discusses the potential pitfalls of translating Soulslike mechanics to a first-person perspective, such as depth perception and readability, and how Valor Mortis attempts to overcome them through mechanics like parrying and adjustable field of view. While acknowledging the game's potential, the author notes that its success hinges on effectively managing perspective issues and delivering a satisfying, albeit potentially different, Soulslike experience.
I'm obsessed with a guy who keeps soloing Elden Ring Nightreign's hard mode over and over like they're trapped in a purgatory of their own making
The article discusses the obsessive dedication of YouTuber eauvni, who repeatedly completes solo challenge runs of Elden Ring's "Deep of Night" mode. The author reflects on the nature of extreme dedication in gaming and how such challenges can impact the enjoyment of standard game experiences.
PlayStation Legend Says Most AAA Games Hide Their Creator’s Heart
PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida commented that most AAA games lack a distinct creator's vision, making them difficult to identify. He highlighted Hidetaka Miyazaki and Hideo Kojima as exceptions whose games clearly showcase their unique perspectives. This sentiment resonates with players who miss the personal touch in modern game development, though challenges like large team sizes and market pressures contribute to this trend.
Here’s your first look at the Elden Ring movie
Filming has begun for Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie, with leaked set videos showing a Dung Eater character. The film, a collaboration between Bandai Namco Entertainment and A24, is set for a March 3, 2028 release and boasts a budget exceeding $100 million. The cast includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, and Nick Offerman, among others, with Garland also serving as director and writer.
Jacksepticeye isn't planning on asking fellow YouTuber Markiplier for tips on the Bloodborne movie after Iron Lung…
YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, also known as Jacksepticeye, is producing an upcoming film adaptation of the game Bloodborne. Despite fellow YouTuber Mark Fischbach's success with his Iron Lung film, McLoughlin is not planning to ask him for advice on the Bloodborne project.
Bloodborne movie producer Jacksepticeye wants to "celebrate a win" for the beloved action RPG after Demon's Souls remake studio Bluepoint shutdown killed hopes for a remaster
YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, producing a Bloodborne animated movie, expressed a desire to "celebrate a win" for the action RPG following the closure of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the Demon's Souls remake. Hopes for a Bloodborne remake or remaster have been repeatedly dashed, with reports suggesting Bluepoint's pitch for a Bloodborne remake was rejected by FromSoftware.
As filming of the Elden Ring movie continues, here's an on-set leak of some lettuce being hurled at one of the game's most infamous characters
Filming is underway for the A24-backed Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland. Leaked on-set footage reveals a scene from the game's opening, featuring the Loathsome Dung Eater character being pelted with vegetables, including a prominent lettuce. The film adaptation, described as A24's largest project, has a reported budget exceeding $100 million USD and is slated for a March 3, 2028 release.
Jacksepticeye says his Bloodborne movie producer role is not about making money, but ensuring the "tone, vibe, and atmosphere" of FromSoftware's classic remains intact
YouTuber Seán William McLoughlin, also known as Jacksepticeye, discussed his role as a producer for an upcoming R-rated animated Bloodborne movie. He emphasized his focus on preserving the game's distinctive tone, vibe, and atmosphere rather than making money from the adaptation.
Slay the Spire 2 dev says an early idea was to actually reduce the card pool, but players hated it: 'We need new…
Casey Yano, co-creator of Slay the Spire and co-founder of Mega Crit Games, discussed the design of Slay the Spire 2 in a new interview. He revealed that an early idea was to reduce the card pool, but playtesters disliked it. Yano also drew inspiration from the Dark Souls series for character build progression and mentioned Balatro as an example of natural game mechanic scaling.
As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 further proves Jennifer English is a GOTY magician, one of her co-stars is "happy to…
Voice actress Jennifer English has been involved in multiple BAFTA Games Award winners, including Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and the upcoming Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Her colleague Rich Keeble expressed his willingness to work with her on future projects, citing her apparent knack for award-winning games.
Elden Ring Movie Adds Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman to Star-Studded Cast
The upcoming A24-backed Elden Ring movie adaptation has added Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, and Havana Rose Liu to its cast, joining previously announced actors Kit Connor and Ben Whishaw. Alex Garland is directing the film, with George R.R. Martin producing, and production is slated to begin in early 2026 for a March 3, 2028 release.
Leaked behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Elden Ring movie sees the Loathsome Dung Eater take centre stage
Leaked behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, has surfaced online. The footage prominently features the character Loathsome Dung Eater being pelted with rotten food by onlookers. Fans have reacted positively to the leaked clip, praising the depiction of the character.
Why Autosave Games Are the Only Games Parents Play | TAG
This article argues that autosave functionality is the most crucial feature for parents playing video games, especially in 2026. It highlights games like Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, and Cyberpunk 2077 for their robust autosave systems, while cautioning against titles with infrequent or manual save points, which can lead to significant progress loss due to unpredictable interruptions.
Tides Of Tomorrow review - like Waterworld without Kevin Costner
Tides Of Tomorrow is a first-person adventure game inspired by FromSoftware's asynchronous multiplayer elements, set in a post-apocalyptic flooded world. Despite creative ideas and a unique narrative approach, the game is significantly hampered by a low budget, leading to crude execution, weak mechanics, and inconsequential player choices. The review highlights issues with stealth sections, combat, and overall presentation, ultimately scoring the game 3/10.
Slay the Spire 2 almost had fewer new cards because of the co-creator's love for Dark Souls, but testers "were…
Slay the Spire 2 co-creator Casey Yano initially wanted the sequel to feature fewer new cards for returning characters, inspired by the Dark Souls series' approach to build replication. However, playtesters expressed a strong desire for more new content, leading Mega Crit Games to adjust the design. This decision has contributed to the early success of Slay the Spire 2.
Elden Ring movie set photos inspire hope with physical scenery and potentially some dung eating
Set photos from the upcoming Elden Ring movie adaptation reveal a focus on physical scenery rather than solely CGI, featuring elements like Raya Lucaria Academy bird cages and Erdtree banners. Directed by Alex Garland and produced by A24 with a significant budget, the film appears to be faithfully recreating iconic locations and characters from the FromSoftware game.