FromSoftware Keen to Return to Single-Player After New Releases
Hidetaka Miyazaki has stated FromSoftware is eager to return to single-player game development. This follows the recent multiplayer titles Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods. Miyazaki clarified the focus on multiplayer was coincidental, not a strategic shift.
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Miyazaki suggests FromSoft keen to return to single-player after The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has expressed a desire to return to developing single-player games following the release of The Duskbloods. The company also recently launched the multiplayer title Elden Ring: Nightreign for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
'There was never really any big plan that these two games would both release next to each other' — FromSoftware president suggests a return to single-player games after Nightreign and The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that the simultaneous release of multiplayer titles Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods was coincidental and not a planned shift in direction. He emphasized the studio's continued focus on single-player content and suggested a return to that style after The Duskbloods launches. The studio's last single-player game was Elden Ring in 2022.
Miyazaki says FromSoftware obviously isn't done with singleplayer games despite the combo of Elden Ring: Nightreign…
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki clarified that the studio's focus remains on single-player content, despite the success of multiplayer-oriented titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and the upcoming The Duskbloods. He stated that the simultaneous release of these games was coincidental and not indicative of a shift in direction. Miyazaki expressed enjoyment in developing multiplayer experiences but reaffirmed the company's commitment to its core single-player RPG roots.
Miyazaki suggests FromSoftware is keen to return to single-player games after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign
Hidetaka Miyazaki, president of FromSoftware, indicated the studio is interested in returning to single-player game development after the multiplayer titles The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign. He clarified that the focus on multiplayer for these two games was coincidental and not a shift in the company's overall direction, emphasizing that single-player content remains a significant focus. Miyazaki also discussed Nintendo's collaborative role in The Duskbloods, particularly in improving player onboarding.
FromSoftware Isn't Done With Single-Player Games, Miyazaki Reassures
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki has reassured fans that the company remains committed to developing single-player games, despite recent multiplayer titles. This statement comes amidst discussions about the studio's future game development direction.