At the moment, FromSoftware feels like it’s moving into its next era of game releases.Demon’s SoulsandDark Soulsestablished its Soulslike formula, games aroundDark Souls 3andBloodborne’s time perfected it, andElden Ringtook things to the next level while leaving room for smaller projects likeArmored Core 6andElden Ring Nightreignto try their own thing. Where the esteemed Japanese studio will go afterThe Duskbloodsisn’t yet known, but even with highly acclaimed titles likeBloodborneandElden Ringbehind it, FromSoftware is showing no signs of slowing down.
That’s not to say FromSoftware’s older IPs are out of the picture, either.Dark SoulsandElden Ringare both bona fide series in the studio’s catalog, and asElden Ring Nightreign’s use of bosses from both indicates, they are still relevant. Alongside Sony’s resurrection ofDemon’s Soulsfor the PlayStation 5 and the occasionalBloodbornemerchandise, it seems like a number ofFromSoftware’s Souls gamesare here to stay, even if the attention that they get will vary. This is already visible in a potential commonality betweenElden RingandBloodborne, but how much will come of this relationship is another matter.
Elden Ring and Bloodborne’s Movie Adaptations Are In Very Different States
Only one has been confirmed so far, butBloodborneandElden Ringmay both have live-action movies in the works.Elden Ring’s film was recently announced with Alex Garland writing and directing, andElden Ring’s preliminary lore writer, George R. R. Martin, returning as producer. Whether the film will actually reach theaters is still up in the air, as video game movies have a tendency to stall out for years and end up canceled, but having FromSoftware and Bandai Namco onboard, as well asElden Ringbeing a lucrative name, could see it through.
Bloodborne’s Movie Is Hanging On By A Thread
Even more up in the air is the concept of aBloodbornemovie. Owing to its popularity and lack of news, there have been a lot ofrumors surroundingBloodborneover the past few years, including ones suggesting a remaster, a remake, a PC port, and more. One that appeared as early as 2023 was a live-actionBloodbornemovie, though it has since seen multiple insider confirmations. Reported most recently by DanielRPK, who goes by ScreenTime on Twitter, theBloodbornefilm is supposedly still in development, though without a director onboard. That’s not great news after so long, and the movie’s future prospects don’t look good, either.
Bloodborne Following In Elden Ring’s Footsteps May Not Mean Much
The Momentum Elden Ring Has Enjoyed Isn’t There For Bloodborne
Just because it looks likeElden RingandBloodbornehave similar plans for live-action cinematic adaptations doesn’t mean they’re going to pan out in the same way.Elden Ringhas obviously already pulled out ahead, being a confirmed project with two names in important roles attached. It is comforting to have leakers reiterate thatSony is doing something with theBloodborneIP, but as alluded to earlier, this project is already in danger of joining countless cinematic game adaptations in development hell, followed by a quiet cancellation years down the line.
What really makesElden RingandBloodborne’s relationships uneven here isn’t the status of their respective movies; it’s the status of their names in general. AlthoughBloodbornedid get its Old Hunters DLC and a noteworthy comic run back in the day, its future looks bleak and devoid of projects. Meanwhile,Elden Ringhas had Shadows of the Erdtreeas a massive DLC expansion andElden Ring Nightreignas a spin-off, both staggered years apart.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
