‘Shadow of the Erdtree’s Financial Success Could Lead to More Games in the Future

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'Shadow of the Erdtree's Financial Success Could Lead to More Games in the Future
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Sony’s recent move to become the largest shareholder in Kadokawa, the parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, signals a new chapter for both companies. With this investment, both Kadokawa and Sony expect to produce even more games going forward.

Kadokawa isn’t just involved in gaming. The company also publishes a lot of manga and anime. Its profits have gone up by 16.7%, with its gaming sector seeing a massive 40% growth. A big part of this boost is thanks to Elden Ring‘s downloadable content (DLC), which has been a hit both at home and abroad.

Aside from Elden Ring DLC, Kadokawa is also looking forward to its new game, Nightreign. This spin-off is a cooperative survival action game, offering a fresh take on the series and designed to boost its long-term value.

With Sony’s backing, Kadokawa is expanding its gaming pipeline, which includes new major titles. It’s also aiming to handle more of its publishing directly for console and PC games.

Sony is fully behind this plan, eager to expand the reach of Kadokawa’s games even more. Both companies are committed to working closely together, using Kadokawa’s strong intellectual properties and Sony’s global reach to create even more exciting content for fans.

This partnership is about more than just financial backing. It’s about shaping the future of gaming, with Elden Ring’s success likely just the beginning.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.