In a recent interview with IGN, Dark Souls and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that there’s “a high possibility” that he would “delegate the responsibility of director to those other Souls-ish games going forward.” He also states that “it’s very likely we’ll see new directors going forward.” “I think it’s very likely that we’ll see new directors going forward. And I think if we do that, I’d like to step away from that supervisory role and give them full direction and full control over those projects.” Said Miyazaki. “I think really this is the best way and the easiest way for them to flourish within that environment and with those new projects.” Additionally, Miyazaki admitted that Dark Souls 2 “was a really great project” for the developer. “In regards to Dark Souls 2, I actually personally think this was a really great project for us,” he said, “and I think without it, we wouldn’t have had a lot of the connections and a lot of the ideas that went forward and carried the rest of the series.” Dark Souls 2 first launched on March 11, 2014. Elden Ring is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game’s DLC will also launch on June 21.
Dark Souls 2’s details via FromSoftware:
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
DARK SOULS™ II brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.
Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and the unrelenting challenge that only FROM SOFTWARE can deliver.
Key Features
Go Beyond Death: dare yourself to engage against intense gameplay in a vast world powered by an all new engine that leaps graphics, sound & FX forward like never before
A labyrinth of monsters & bosses: immerse yourself into mind-bending environments filled with new twisted monsters and deadly bosses that could only come from the imagination of FROM
SOFTWARE
Sensory assault: a wide range of threats will prey on human senses & phobias – auditory hallucinations, vertigo, acrophobia, etc
Deeper and darker: more intricate customization options provide weapons and armor tailoring to player style
Evolved multiplayer: updated multiplayer system enables improved online interaction to bring forward cooperative & competitive play
Refined gameplay: DARK SOULS™ II features fluid motion-capture animations, an upgraded combat system, a vastly expanded suite of characters, deeper customization options, new weapons, armor abilities, and a balanced player progression system
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.