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The Duskbloods Has Some George R.R. Martin In Its Blood
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, draws inspiration from vampire literature and tabletop games, with author George R.R. Martin's work serving as a notable influence on its lore and aesthetic. While Martin did not have a direct role in The Duskbloods, his contributions to Elden Ring and his own vampire fiction like Fevre Dream have indirectly shaped the game's development.
The Duskbloods Is Inspired By One Of Tabletop Gaming’s Most Famous Vampire RPGs
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, draws inspiration from tabletop role-playing games like Vampire: The Masquerade and modern vampire literature. Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that the Virtue System and Sigil system are directly influenced by tabletop mechanics, while the game's lore and aesthetic are shaped by his passion for vampire fiction. The Duskbloods is expected to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
