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Hidetaka Miyazaki is a man surrounded by mystery and no one in the whole wide world ever knows what his brilliant mind might be up to next, that is, unless he announces his upcoming project himself. The renowned director has also managed to climb the ladder of fame by giving many interviews over the years. However, reading a recent transcript might disappoint you at first, but leaves a sliver of hope.
The man behindElden Ring, which also happens to be Game of the Year 2022 and FromSoftware’s best-selling IP yet, has unfortunately disclosed how the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be the only extension of content players will be getting. While this is sad news for many, it also opens up his timeline to finally work on some projects fans have been longing for, likeDark Souls 4.
Why It Is About Time Hidetaka Miyazaki Brings BackDark Souls
Not only has the trilogy been successful in its own right, but proved to be a significant stepping stone for Hidetaka Miyazaki as a renowned director in the gaming industry. It is also exactly the reason why, apart from the ever-growing fan demand every day, the franchise is set to be revisited and brought to life once again
As stated in an interview via a Chinese outlet,Campfire Camp,Miyazaki revealed how Shadow of the Erdtree is the “first and final DLC” thatElden Ringwill be getting. This statement not only opens up the opportunities for a fully-fledged sequel for the game in the future, but also opens the gate for the studio to explore some of their other IPs as well.
So far, there have been no official announcements from FromSoftware with respect to the studio;s next move afterElden Ring’sDLC. However, not only does this mean Miyazaki will finally be free to come up with new ideas once again, but he might even go back to an old trilogy.
Dark Souls 4– What Can One Expect?
Bearing in mind how the director is currently working on building open-world games, likeElden Ringand its upcoming DLC, aDark Soulsgame that does not have a linear story base can soon prove to be a thing as Miyazaki strives to perfect his craft.
Additionally, one can also hope that the expected sequel will retain the insane level of difficulty that the trilogy is originally known for. For those who might not be aware, the director has revealed how thedifficult setting is the way it is as he is a “Masochist”, taking pleasure in delivering pain not only to himself but to anyone who dares to play his games.Elden Ringis available to purchase on Steam.
Aaditya Chugh
Senior Gaming Writer
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At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.
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