FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has hinted at the possibility of a full cooperative multiplayer experience for future FromSoftware projects. Inspired by the popular Elden Ring co-op mod, Miyazaki’s comments suggest that the studio’s standard multiplayer system may see significant changes in upcoming titles. As FromSoftware explores new ideas for multiplayer gaming, Miyazaki has expressed particular interest in the innovative mechanics seen in games like Escape From Tarkov.
While the studio remains focused on the imminent release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for Elden Ring, fans are eagerly anticipating how these new multiplayer concepts will shape FromSoftware’s future offerings.
Highlights
- FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki is hinting at a full co-op mode for future FromSoftware projects after being inspired by a popular Elden Ring co-op mod.
- FromSoftware”s standard multiplayer system may see changes in upcoming titles, per Miyazaki”s comments.
- The studio is exploring new ideas for multiplayer gaming, with Miyazaki particularly inspired by Escape From Tarkov.
FromSoftware president and director Hidetaka Miyazaki says that developers might design a total cooperative multiplayer experience for future projects. With the growing popularity of Elden Ring”s co-op mod, fans have wondered if it might be time for FromSoftware to introduce modern innovations to its multiplayer Soulslike formula. While the studio is still focused on the impending release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for Elden Ring, Miyazaki revealed his team of developers are already considering new ideas for their next title.
Since the release of Demon”s Souls back in 2009, FromSoftware has mostly left its multiplayer formula untouched throughout the years. Its latest title, Elden Ring, largely played by the same rules as previous projects and focused on quick sessions wherein Elden Ring players can invade a host or assist them by defeating bosses and clearing dungeons. While the system remains iconic, some players wonder what it would be like to explore the entirety of the Lands Between with a friend alongside them, leading to the spread of modder LukeYui”s “Seamless Co-Op,” a mod that overhauls Elden Ring”s cooperative multiplayer and allows six users to experience the game from beginning to end without interruption.
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Miyazaki discussed the mod”s popularity during an interview with PC Gamer, wherein the FromSoftware president claimed the developers did not want to discourage users from playing the game together. While he revealed that developers designed Elden Ring”s multiplayer to focus on fast but short sessions shared by players, Miyazaki also said that the studio would consider implementing other forms of cooperative multiplayer for future FromSoftware games, similar to what was added with LukeYui”s mod.
Elden Ring Director Looks To Other Multiplayer Games For Inspiration
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This wasn”t the first time Miyazaki went on record regarding possible changes to FromSoftware”s multiplayer formula. The director previously revealed he pays close attention to recent trends in gaming for inspiration and was particularly intrigued by the multiplayer system for Escape From Tarkov, a popular first-person extraction shooter known for encouraging players to either work together or target other players for better loot.
Though official support for a full co-op mode is not planned for Elden Ring, there have been signs indicating that FromSoftware is working on multiple new projects that may introduce new ways to play with friends. In the meantime, the first and only Elden Ring DLC is slated for release on June 21, and while it will likely bring no major changes to the base game”s multiplayer system, Shadow of the Erdtree promises a new story to experience, along with unique enemies to defeat and powerful gear to snag.
From Software
Based in Japan, FromSoftware is a development company best known for the Souls series and Armored Core franchise. Other popular games from From Software include Elden Ring, Sekiro, Bloodborne, and the King”s Field series.
Date Founded
November 1, 1986
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
CEO
Hidetaka Miyazaki
Parent Company
Kadokawa
Known For
dark souls
, Armored Core
