FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki says “we still intend to develop single-player focused games” even as The Duskbloods follows Elden Ring Nightreign into multiplayer
Renowned FromSoftware director and the genius behind Dark Souls, Hidetaka Miyazaki, emphasizes that the legendary studio still has intentions to expand its single-player-focused games similar to those that established its reputation, despite Elden Ring Nightreign and The Duskbloods venturing into the multiplayer domain.
Elden Ring Nightreign is, needless to say, an imminent cooperative twist on the studio’s expansive open-world adventure, allowing up to three players to fight foes, gather treasures, and strive to conquer a final boss before bringing their hard-earned rewards back to a base. It seemed like an unconventional trial from the studio and a legitimate reason to repurpose some Elden Ring assets.
However, attention shifted when news broke that The Duskbloods – the following game from the creator of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Demon Souls, and Elden Ring – was also geared toward a multiplayer-focused PvPvE format, leading to the impression that online gaming was the company’s new modus operandi.
So, what led to The Duskbloods being designed as a multiplayer game in the first place? Miyazaki reveals that he has always found PvPvE games “fascinating” because they “allow for a vast array of game design concepts, while also enabling us to utilize our expertise in crafting