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FromSoftware developedElden Ringand is the studio known for creating the action-adventure subcategory of Soulslike games. The name arose from their titles,Demon’s Soulsand theDark SoulsTrilogy.
Elden Ringwas the studio’s love letter to the genre. Blending the steep difficulty curve with an open-world setting was an outstanding addition to the genre. It resulted in a cult classic game celebrated by the masses and critics alike.
In recent times, most major studios have announced layoffs. This is due to an economic downturn, which has also affected the video game industry. Studios like Ascendant Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Blizzard, Epic Games, Naughty Dog and Telltale Games have all laid off their employees.
On the other hand, while such ginormous studios have been offloading their employees. The studio responsible forElden Ring’screation, FromSoftware, is on a hiring spree. The studio is presently working onElden Ring’s next expansion.
The title of the DLC expansion isShadows of the Erdtreeand there have been no updates on the release date from the developers. It was announced in February 2023, almost one year afterElden Ringwas released. While it is unclear at the present moment, the hiring spree could be for the expansion or an entirely new unannounced project.
Elden Ring’s Developer, Fromsoftware, Is Currently Hiring in Abundance
Fans have been eager for some insight into the development of the expansion. In all fairness, it has been almost nine months since the announcements. All that has been revealed is the title and some concept art.
AfterElden Ring, the studio’s next release wasArmored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Now that the game has been released, what is ahead for the studio seems pretty uncertain. There are no announcements from regarding the same. This discounts the already announced expansion forElden Ring.
Per thecompany’s website, the studio is going on quite a hiring spree for various roles involving new projects. While the developer is being fairly quiet when it comes to project details, we do know some of the positions include: Game Planner, System Planner, Game Programmer, R&D, Graphics system, and Server Engineer.
It is logical to assume that theElden Ringdevelopers plan to build on the game’s success. The masses loved the game, and the critics were not shying away from words of appreciation either.
The title’s sales were more than 20 million in a year. With almost 12 million copies being sold in the first 21 days. The game’s international publisher, Bandai Namco, profited greatly from the franchise.
When Can We Expect an Announcement From Fromsoftware And What Will it Be?
It makes sense to assume that the next game on FromSoftware’s to-do list should be anElden Ringsequel, given the success of the game. But the probability of the announcement, let alone the release, happening any time soon is bleak.
The original was released in February 2022; the first significant expansion has no release date window yet. Apart fromElden Ring,the Studio’s previous action role-play Soulslike game wasBloodborne.
The PlayStation 4 exclusive is another fan favourite from the studio and has not received a next-gen remaster for the PlayStation 5. It could be that the game gets a remaster, sequel or a full-fledged remake ofBloodborneinstead of anElden Ringsequel.
The ball is also in Sony’s court because it owns theBloodborneIP and therefore has the final say in anyBloodborne-related matters. FromSoftware could also go down theDark Soulspath when expanding franchises. Perhaps aSekiro: Shadows Die Twicesequel?
The possibilities are numbered, but still considerable. The studio is known for putting its heart and soul into every game it develops. It is for this reason that fans of any series produced by theElden Ringmakers always desperately wait for further updates.
Whether those updates are regarding expansions, franchises, or new projects, FromSoftware never disappoints. It will be interesting to see what the studio has in store for fans.
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Sparsh Jaimini
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Sparsh Jaimini Sharma is a video games enthusiast and a Games Writer. A true white-blooded Madridsta. He is often seen grinding away at EAFC 24’s Ultimate team and learning to code when he is not writing. A Batman fan and Arkham Games connoisseur. He is the quintessential DC aficionado.
