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My worst fears of a PlayStation-exclusive future for FromSoftware have been averted for now: Sony is forming a 'strategic alliance' with parent company Kadokawa, but hasn't bought it outright

Sony is now Kadokawa's largest shareholder at 10%.

PC Gamer · Dec 19, 2024

Sony becomes the largest shareholder in Elden Ring and Dark Souls' parent company, despite acquisition chatter

Sony now owns 10% of Kadokawa, the massive anime publisher that itself owns FromSoftware

GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2024

Xbox fans can relax, as it seems PlayStation won't be buying up one of the industry's best game studios — for now

Rumors of a FromSoftware buyout from PlayStation owner Sony have ended, as Kadokawa forges a "strategic alliance."

Windows Central · Dec 19, 2024

With Sony in talks to acquire Elden Ring developer's parent company, one investor reportedly jokes that the cost is worth it just to get director Hidetaka Miyazaki

Sony's in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the anime powerhouse with a 70% share in FromSoftware

GamesRadar · Nov 27, 2024

Ex-Blizzard president has rather boldly called Sony's potential FromSoftware scoop 'probably a top 2 acquisition in videogames in the last 15+ years if not ever'

"The only thing bigger would be buying Valve or Nintendo."

PC Gamer · Nov 22, 2024

FromSoftware's parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out

"No decision has been made at this time," but a letter of intent has been received and that means the wheels are turning.

PC Gamer · Nov 20, 2024

As Sony's reported plans to acquire Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer's parent company get flagged as "unclear information" by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Kadokawa confirms "no decision has been made"

But it "has received an initial letter of intent" to acquire its shares

GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2024

Sony is rumoured to be snapping up FromSoftware's parent company in the industry's ongoing mission to be consolidated to hell and back

A deal could be secured within weeks, according to a source.

PC Gamer · Nov 19, 2024

Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the owner of Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne developer FromSoftware

Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the owner of FromSoftware.

TechRadar · Nov 19, 2024

Elden Ring and Dark Souls parent company is reportedly in talks to be acquired by Sony, so surely that Bloodborne remake is a step closer now

Kadokawa x FromSoft is an exciting prospect

GamesRadar · Nov 19, 2024