Making decisions carries its own set of outcomes, and for Sony, one such choice has resulted in them missing out on some major gaming franchises. Specifically, the PlayStation team opted not to distribute Demon’s Souls worldwide back in 2009, a move that left a bitter taste in the mouths of the now-popular developers From Software. This decision pushed From Software to seek another publisher for Dark Souls, as revealed by former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida.
On the Secret Symbols podcast, VGC states that Yoshida clarified Sony didn’t publish Dark Souls not due to a lack of interest from the PlayStation team. Instead, From Software was already working on the sequel to Demon’s Souls, but they felt disheartened by how PlayStation had treated them in the past. Despite wanting to collaborate again, From Software declined Sony’s offer.
In case you’re not aware, Atlus published Demon’s Souls for PS3 in North America, while Bandai Namco handled its distribution in Europe. Sony apparently declined to release this action-RPG in other global markets because their team believed it wouldn’t resonate with a wider audience. Nonetheless, Demon’s Souls was TopMob’s game of the year in 2009.
Subsequently, From Software collaborated with Bandai Namco on the Dark Souls series, which produced three games. Since then, Bandai Namco has teamed up with the developer for the successful Elden Ring series as well, with Elden Ring Nightreign set to debut on May 30. In summary, Sony has foregone the opportunity to manage these two significant franchises over the past 15 years.
Indeed, Sony collaborated once more with FromSoftware on the PS4-exclusive title, Bloodborne. As expressed by Yoshida, they hold Miyazaki in high regard and were fortunate enough to work together again. In his opinion, Bloodborne stands as one of Miyazaki’s greatest creations.
Approximately a month ago, Yoshida stepped down from Sony following a long 31-year tenure with the corporation. Initially joining as an accountant, he climbed his way up to serving as the global president of Sony Interactive Entertainment for more than a decade before transitioning to an independent role within the company.
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2025-02-19 19:10