Kadokawa Corporation Has Over 20 Games in Development
FromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Corporation announced that more than 20 games are currently in active development.
20 New Games from Kadokawa Corporation
Kadokawa Corporation acquired FromSoftware in 2014. Since then, the Japanese developer has produced games such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Elden Ring, and Armored Core 6. Fans have long been clamoring for sequels to games like Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, though it’s uncertain if these will come to fruition. In an interview, company president Hidetaka Miyazaki mentioned that FromSoftware tackling multiple smaller projects would be a logical step following Elden Ring’s release. If sequels to these games happen, they would likely be on a smaller scale than Elden Ring.
According to GameWatch, Kadokawa is working on 26 games, with 20 of those dedicated to consoles and the remaining six targeted for mobile. Besides FromSoftware, other subsidiaries under Kadokawa include Spike Chunsoft, the developer behind Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island. Japanese studio Gotcha Gotcha Games, which holds the RPG Maker IP, is also a Kadokawa subsidiary.
Kadokawa has recently expanded its network of developers to support its growing game portfolio. In December 2023, Kadokawa acquired the gaming studio Acquire, creator of Tenchu and Octopath Traveler, further consolidating its development partnerships. This expansion shows Kadokawa’s strategic preparation for increased game production following its recent solid market performance, mainly driven by the success of Elden Ring and its DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.
In total, Kadokawa has four game studios under its umbrella, though this doesn’t mean all productions are reserved solely for them. The company also outsources development for other titles, such as Metal Max Xeno, which was developed by Cattle Call. Still, following the announcement of this extensive development lineup, fans quickly began requesting a Bloodborne remaster or at least a PC port.
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