FromSoftware has claimed it doesn't have any plans right now for an Elden Ring sequel after the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC releases in June, but it's not ruling the possibility out entirely. Speaking to IGN, creator Hidetaka Miyazaki essentially gives a "never say never" response when quizzed about a sequel to the studio's best-selling game of all time.
He said: "We don't want to say this is the end of the Elden Ring saga for now. I think we said a similar thing at the end of Dark Souls 3. We didn't want to flatten those possibilities or put a pin in them just at that time. And it's a similar story with Elden Ring. We don't want to discourage the possibilities for that. There might be more ideas in the future." He then explains that while "we don't have any current plans to make a second DLC or a sequel", the team doesn't want to "snuff out that possibility" entirely.
As the developer's history proves, FromSoftware loves a sequel just as much as an original IP. The likes of Bloodborne never received a second instalment, but Armored Core reached its sixth mainline entry in Fires of Rubicon last year. No matter if it arrives in the form of an all-new title or a direct follow-up, though, it's clear the team's brand of brutal gameplay will continue.
Do you hope FromSoftware makes Elden Ring 2 next, or are you hoping for another original project? Post your thoughts in the comments below.
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Good I say I prefer that From soft make a new original world for every game (Dark Souls sequels mandated by BAMCO obviously notwithstanding)
puts on the clown makeup while hoping for Bloodborne 2
They just bought the IP, so there will be more. Also wouldn't be surprised to see Sony make a movie in the future
Then why did they buy the IP?
Good imo, we dont really need a elden ring sequel or a Bloodborne sequel. Fromsoft being more focused on new IPs is a good thing with how long games take to make.
If they make a new IP I wonder where they'll go with it.
Don't suppose we get a futuristic title, we've seen some form of medieval europe inspired stuff, also got Japan.
Fromsoftware has its issues, but never with creativity or art direction. I’ll take a game like Elden ring or armored core 6 that has occasionally janky gameplay or performance over another hyper realistic game that has no legs or value for money. Less remakes please!
@Americansamurai1 a smart choice too. Demons souls was lost because it was a three way agreement between atlus and Sony, and Sony struggled to get atlus to let go of it. Bloodborne is too much of a classic (more so than demons souls without a doubt) to allow it to fester.
I'm bemused as to why a sequel to Bloodborne still hasn't been negotiated. Sony must know how beloved that game is.
They're capable of making a new theme again. After the successes of Bloodborne and Elden Ring, they're confident enough not to stick to the Souls theme. Lovecraft BB looking wild west with all that cowboy and top hats, they could go sci-fi, cyberpunk next, anything.
@Cherip-the-Ripper pirates, like zelda windwaker would be awesome
@Intr1n5ic Shhhh. Don't let Sony hear you talking about the 'B' game.
@CR45H-0VERR1DE5 well now they are not beholden to namco/Bandai and won't be able to be pressured into making a sequel just because it's a money spinner. They can do what they want with the game now and take as long as they want. Hopefully develop a new game engine.
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