Sony’s 14% Stake in FromSoftware Sparks Speculation of Elden Ring Tease at PlayStation Showcase 2023

With Sony having a healthy stake in FromSoftware, fans are speculating a massive announcement in the upcoming PlayStation showcase. 

In the past few years, gaming companies have been on an acquisition spree. The idea behind this has been to have more IPs under a single roof while expanding the expertise across different genres. Some popular examples include Sony acquiring Bungie – the masterminds behind Destiny. But that’s the whole idea of it. 

On the other hand, franchises have also opted to have a stake in small-time studios, giving them the right platform for publishing. A popular case of this can be explained by the Sony x FromSoftware deal, where the former added a good stake. And for that, fans have speculated a possible project/IP to drop anytime soon.

Will Sony stun fans with a fresh project update during the upcoming PlayStation showcase? 

Back in October, Sony and Tencent added nearly 32% stake in FromSoftware. This collaboration with the Elden Ring developer was intended to provide a helping hand for the future, let alone give shelter to upcoming productions. To talk numbers, Sony grabbed 14.1% of FromSoftware, whereas Tencent settled 16.3%. And still, a large amount was reserved for the parent company from Japan, Kadowkawa Corporation.

Still, the news buzzed no less than a bee with fans speculating, theories of their own. After all, Sony allowed HBO Max to bring one of their best games, The Last Of Us to life. Starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, the series was an instant hit on the internet. So, with the PlayStation Showcase on its way, fans started hoping for a massive announcement. 

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Now, let’s understand that Sony acquired FromSoftware in October 2022 along with Tencent. They already have games like God Of War, Horizon, and for that matter, TLOU Season 2 on the way.

So, there is a high chance that Sony announces its collaboration with PlayStation Studios to bring Elden Ring to life. Or for that matter, they could also play around with the DLC – Elden Ring: Rise Of The Erdtree, but again that’s a speculation. 

Last but not least, another game is about to make an entry into the markets soon. It is none other than the fresh project by FromSoftware – Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. So, it could either be anything from these two, making fans count days before the final date of the PlayStation showcase. 

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