dude, SotE is truly overshadowing everything else... to the point where other games schedule their release dates to not be in competition with it. Next thing for FromSoft... vacation, no doubt.

More abstract than Elden Ring is making lore theorists shiver in their boots.

Bloodborne 2 will probably forever remain... a Hunter's dream.

If you’re ever feeling sad… just remember that out of the millions of years of existence… You managed to exists at the exact time the Miyazaki made us souls games

Miyazaki directing what he called a "hobby" project/game with the backing of FromSoft featuring "ideas & images that wouldn't fit in [Elden Ring/DarkSouls] format" is something I am incredibly interested in... Can't imagine what kind of wild shit he has going on in his head outside of Dark/High Fantasy

I agree with miyazaki. He needs to have more directors that are capable at fromsoft. We will have MORE games and this will ensure the studio doesnt fall off a cliff when he retires

It feels heartwarming hearing miyazaki say that he will create games as more of a hobby. This makes me excited for more of his projects. Excited for all things fromsoft in general!

This is the million dollar question I keep asking myself every day. What is next after Elden Ring

Very excited to see more games by Masaru Yamamura. He is one of the people who designed Bloodborne fast-paced combat (they even have an NPC in Bloodborne DLC named after him), DS3 weapon skills, Sekiro posture-parry mechanic and the director and lead gameplay designer of Armored Core 6. The guy is a legend already at such an age and the reason he isn't called as one is because he is being overshadowed by Miyazaki. But with him taking the rein as one of the directors I expect a lot from him in the future.

I have such mad respect for Miyazaki. He’s one of the very few “famous” people I actually care about and definitely the only one related to gaming.

Miyazaki is too good for this industry. Literal genius, great director, great leader and very humble. Bro even if you make rock paper scissors game, people will buy it.

Fromsoft are the GOATS I can’t wait for future projects after SOTE

A more "abstract" fantasy game from miyazaki sounds delicious

I really hope we have a Kuon-style game on the horizon. I absolutely adore FromSoft's attempts at survival horror, and a modern spiritual successor to Kuon would be incredible.

I genuinely hope that “Spellbound” rumor that was floating around a while back is real. I would love a mage type game from FromSoft

The complete lack of any leaks in recent months has been an absolute bliss, because I believe that it’s the first time in a while that we’ve been this much in the dark about what FromSoft is going to do next. With that in mind, I think the only thing that I have any confidence in saying we’ll see more of in the future, at least in terms of IP, is Armored Core. Apart from the fact that it has been the most successful entry in the series yet, Miyazaki himself has stated that there is a “a strong will to continue it in the future” and that he personally deemed it a success. Obviously they haven’t really said anything concrete, but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if we did see more AC in the future. Completely agree on the Sekiro, if not a sequel, I’d love to see something follow in its footsteps in terms of action and refinement. As to what new stuff they could make, it’s completely up in the air, but if you put a gun to my head and ask me for a specific “dream girl” per say, my answer is simple, Mecha Fantasy. Be it Armored Souls or Dark Core or whatever you wanna call it, I want a full on Souls game with a mecha element to it, and the thing is, I believe Miyazaki kind of wants that as well. Back in the days of DS3, Miyazaki went on an interview saying that he would love to make a game that evoked the same feelings as Aura Battler Dunbine and Visions of Escaflowne, and if you know anything about those 2 shows, you know where this is going. Hell, he even name drops Frame Gride, an old FromSoft Dreamcast game that was basically Medieval Armored Core with a focus on Arena Combat. Mind you, this is an old interview, but given how AC rose from the grave, I doubt it still isn’t a glint in Miyazaki’s eye at least. Edit: I meant “dream game” lol

I'd love to see a pirate themed game from them

Miyazaki has high hopes for us: that we continue to struggle unto eternity.

Elden Ring was my first fromsoft game, they have impressed me so much I immediately pre ordered the DLC. They have earned a lot of good faith with me, unlike other game developers which are going rapidly in the other direction.

In another recent interview Miyazaki said they’re far from done with Armored Core. And there’s that rumored magic battle game. I wouldn’t rule out an eventual sequel to Sekiro either

I really hope they will make a horror game like Ku-On again someday. All their games already have quite a lot of horror elements (you could even say that Bloodborne is action horror RPG) and I'd love to see that in some slower paced game.

They will finally answer Todds incessant calls and take over the Elder Scrolls ip

Sekiro 2... or a new game like that where customization is less, but gameplay is focused to a razor's edge.

people keep focusing on miyazaki, but what we should pay attention to is the other directors that we'll be seeing coming up, fromsoft has been carefully cultivating their talent for the last decade and we're about to see the fruit in bears.

I personally am super excited to see more directors. Knowing that AC6 had a different primarily director just adds to the hype, cause that game is sick

Excited to be excited like childlike wonder

i hope the next game is another Armored Core, i only played soulsborne but AC6 was fucking epic and really flexed FromSoft's range. It hooked me!

I feel like Miyazaki is what makes Fromsoft what it is today and not having him as director is going to be felt.

There will probably be some dark souls spin-off or a new IP directed entirely by Yui Tanimura. Man's been cooking with DS2(development of DS2 was troublesome) and co-directed DS3 and Elden Ring. I'd bet money Miyazaki would allow him to develop his own game

Here in the Souls community, we like to think Miyazaki is a god whose wisdom and power knows no bounds. But it's good to be reminded sometimes that he's just a human and has limits. And he himself admits that. It's great that he wants to give the other directors freedom to work on their own projects. A lot of creators, when trusted so fully by so many people, get lost in their own ego and start to act all high and mighty. It speaks volumes of Miyazaki's character that he has remained so humble even after so many successes. The industry needs more people like him.

Cookies and Cream: Scholar of the first sin

There is the cosmere universe from Brandon Sanderson that was rumored

Miyazaki said in an interview 3 weeks ago that he wants to work in a new AC title. There's an article about it on fandomwire called “We have a strong will to continue it in the future...”

New Kings Field iteration, with perhaps a Mordhau/Chivalry-Lite combat system for melee, would be very cool

Imagine a Godzilla game made by From Software

I don’t know about FromSoft, but after Shadow of the Erdtree, I’ll be able to move on with my own life

It’s kind of weird but also really exciting to imagine a fromsoftware game without Miyazaki. Im curious to see where they are going to go Edit: before another person replies dark souls2 go actually watch the video

I just want another Tenchu game from them I don't care if it's a remake a remaster or an entirely new Tenchu game, I miss those games dearly..

I love that him saying that if he and Fumito Ueda would ever work together, he would leave him as director, implying that Michael Zaki would give Ueda whatever resources he needs to fulfil his vision. That is awesome.

I dont know what "more abstract than Elden Ring" means but Vatti just unlocked hard mode for his lore speculation videos.

I think it's great that Miyazaki is allowing those that work under him to also rise to the task of being Director. That being said, I would be happy with an Armored Core 6 expansion/6.5 or maybe a Bloodborne 2? Of course, their original works have been homeruns with Sekiro, Elden Ring & Bloodborne so if they have new journeys for us, I'd be more than excited to see where they take us next.

The one From game I want a direct sequel too is Sekiro. The dragon's return ending tees off such an interesting premise for a journey and a game and it would be cool to see how it pans out.

Honestly, I'd love to see what Tanimura and Yamamura will cook for us in the future, these two are also great visionaries and can help FromSoft branch out a little while staying in familiar territory edit: grammar

gotta say these videos really help with the wait. thanks for posting them

4:39 "Ahh, I knew you'd come. To stand before the Taunting Host. What an exciting state of----" S E V E R E D lmao

More abstract? Now that’s what I wanna hear as really that’s what I love most about his directed titles. Personally ive always wanted a Miyazaki horror game.

More abstract than Elden Ring sounds batshit, I’m in

Hearing Miyazaki's approach to building these games is just so beautiful. He has such a thoughtful and intentional approach to game design and directing its great.

It is crucial for miyazaki to let go of the reins for at least some fromsoft games, or they risk becoming stale. Elden ring is probably the peak of the soulslike genre, due to its scale and grandeur. That means the genre now needs either a shakeup, or from needs to step away from soulslikes for a while. I for one would LOVE a horror game directed by miyazaki.

Their next game will be Armored Field: King's Core (we have no idea)

The thumbnail featuring DeSR makes me icky

Can't wait to see Miyazaki's idea of "too weird to make a profit"

Shadowing my Erdtree to this rn

I appreciate Miyazaki's thought process and how he likes to handle his studio and I would be really interested to see what he has in mind for his more experimental/hobby projects.

Armoured Core VI DLC? I hope...

I think the names to look out for in the coming games without Miyazaki are definitely Yui Tanimura and Masaru Yamamura. Tanimura is largely credited with saving Dark Souls 2 from development hell, and has been co-director under Miyazaki for both Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring. Yamamura was promoted from lead designer for Sekiro to become the director for Armored Core 6. These guys have extremely impressive games with their names on them and I think giving them full creative control would lead to some insane stuff from fromsoft

They better give Armored Core6 some love and then move on to whatever they want after that.

Miyazaki talking about the next project being more abstract in its fantasy ideas has my mouth watering. I can't wait to see it

imagine a roguelike fromsoftware game. Now that I am going to instantly buy

Last time I heard about Miyazaki and Ueda in the same sentence, it was about Ueda being asked if he knew about/had heard that the director of Dark Souls was a fan of his games, and he said he didn't know that. It's really nice to hear they have gotten in touch since. I also find it good that they are going to branch out a little or let other people also take more on directorial roles, as at the moment it seems they finally have some pretty good potential brewing in their studio. Also ensures the longevity of the company, when all the eggs aren't in the Miyazaki basket. It would be great for the studio if they managed to break out and become even more than "The Souls Company", while still satiating the Souls fanbase.

I hope that “spellbound” talk is actually something in the works, a Souls like focused on magic would just be…amazing.

Big shout out for using Shadow hearts Covenant OST's. Such an amazing game with incredible music, always happy to see them used 🎶👍

If they end up making Elden Ring 2 or another open world game, I’d love for them to expand the mechanics. Elden Ring is just “Dark Souls, but bigger.” Outside of the horse and crafting, the player isn’t really doing anything they haven’t been doing since Demon Souls. At the bare minimum, I think an Elden Ring 2 needs more traversal options. Even Scarlet and Violet let you glide and climb walls. Personally, I’d love Fromsoft to include swimming controls and maybe underwater combat. They teased us with the unmitigated terror of the deep sea in Bloodborne and DS III; it’s time they fully deliver on it.

I’m a bit confused on part of the interview. When Miyazaki mention they plan on still working on Elden ring was that before or after the dlc was announced. I was under the impression that shadow of the erdtree was THE last content planned for Elden ring.

I want to see them go back to horror again.

I was literally thinking about this all week... I truly wonder what they're cooking up next! I'm sure if it works out the way Miyazaki is hoping and he gets to complete his passion project we'll get to see something truly special at some point in the future >:D

My feeble mind can’t conceive of anything that could rival these games. But I’m here for it .

I think Armored Core 6 dlc will first be announced and then potentially whatever new IP they're working on next. Also Miyazaki mentioning wanting to work on a more abstract fantasy game reminds me of his work on Deracine. I kind of wonder if Miyazaki thinks that the souls formula is at a place he's satisfied with and now he's at the phase where he lets other people direct games so he can work on more passion projects.

an armored core 6 expansion is most likely the next thing for fromsoft

that track is from Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Twilight Town I think, that is such a great and underrated game

Shadow hearts 2 ost for a shadow of the erdtree. Classy.

Kind of a sidenote but I love watching your invasions in the background, always funny to see PVP ganks get destroyed

Great that he has a hands off methodology as president

Re-releasing their older games would be great, They can be hard to get.

This is exciting. I'm sure there will be a lackluster From Soft entry here and there, but I'm alright with that. Frankly I'm hoping Miyazaki gets to make an Escaflowne type game like he talked about in the past.

I just hope one of these ongoing projects is anything Bloodborne related

NEW TENCHU GAME! it's all I want. I loved the Tenchu series as a kid.

Haha excited about being excited, you've gamed excitement. Funny lil ol Tree squirrel, The Squirrel.

Hearing the talk about a more abstract and crazy fantasy game sounds exactly like shadow tower.

The way I see it, Shadow of the Erdtree is kind of like the Souls series' equivalent to Armored Core: Last Raven. In other words, a denouement or swansong of sorts to that formula or style of game. If SotE is as good as we all think and know it's gonna be, then realistically, there's really nowhere to go from there. It's why Last Raven was the last (no pun intended) of its kind; it was the finale to a saga of games that Fromsoftware had spent 8 years and 10 games tuning, chiseling, and perfecting to be as good as it can be, and it's also why Fromsoftware subsequently redirected their efforts with the advent of Armored Core 4 and For Answer. If SotE is truly Souls' Last Raven analog, why continue to milk the Souls formula when it (more than likely) has already become the best it could possibly be? Give us more Bloodborne-likes or Sekiro-likes, or return to the gameplay formula of Fromsoft's other IPs. I'd love to see what non-Souls games Miyazaki is cooking (I know Deracine exists, I don't own a VR headset), or what the other talent at Fromsoft is capable of doing. Hell, Armored Core VI showed us how promising someone like Masaru Yamamura is in the role of director. I've no doubt Fromsoft has other young talents just as creative and skilled as he is.

Even if he is not involved in the production of the game, just him being in the building is going to have a big influence on that game. Because they will always have in mind that it needs to reach that Miyazaki standard.

honestly, im excited to see fromsoft's future and interested to see how other directors than miyazaki will create these fromsoft games. i know it may be a bit worrisome to some folks that miyazaki wouldn't be directing every fromsoft game but i see it as a good thing because not only fromsoft is creating variety and establishing a future for their studio. miyazaki can also get a breather than being stacked from so many projects. its healthy for him to do this to say the least 😅

it sounds to me like miyazaki wants to go back to the drawing board and make a completely new style of game, and that's something i'm extremely interested in. a very abstract, lore heavy fantasy game with less focus on combat and more emphasis on story would be amazing to see from him

What comes next? Miyazaki recently was talking about the next Armored Core, so probably that. Fromsoft is swimming in money, they can make anything they want… except for Bloodborne 2.

I hope they all take a good holiday to rest and recharge. I also think it's good that Miyazaki is giving the reigns to other people so they can flourish and bring their own ideas.

Bless you, Mr. Ratatoskr

A lot of fans will complain about this and not give these new games a chance but just look over at Bethesda if you wanna see what the opposite approach looks like. Todd Howard has suffocated that company by not giving up control. Rockstart has largely promoted from within and allowed junior leads to become senior leads and to throw greater weight around. This is the correct choice to make sure that FromSoftware continues to push itself forward.

I want them to make a horror title so bad. I bet they could make something incredible in that genre

Miyazaki so smart for letting the other directors do their own thing.

This man is the savior of the community! knows we are all dying in this epic wait and continues to give up something to listen to spoiler free!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Armored Core VI: Fires of Ibis

Hope we get another Deraciné type experiment from Miyazaki. Y'all slept on that game.

I think Elden Ring 2 will come out some day but almost certainly not in this decade, probably the early to mid 2030's (Which is insane just to think about). I see Fromsoftware also developing a new Armored Core game.

Always wanted a FromSoftware RPG set in the mythological Egyptian underworld. Not sure if there’s really an audience for that but then again anything FromSoftware releases would do well.

Everytime I hear about Miyazaki, I start thinking man I wish I had his job or was fortunate to work for him. The thing I love more than playing video games is making them.

Honestly, even though I’m not a fan of Bloodborne, it makes sense to do a sequel. And if they don’t do that then they’re definitely gonna just do an Elden Ring trilogy.

A song of ice and fire/Game of thrones game. George has done all the lore and world building already.

Above being the goat of everything, he’s just a great boss to his employees. Fuckin love him so much

Obviously I think Fromsoft are amazing, but honestly it’s Miyazaki that counts imo. He’s to talented and it shows in his games! I’m sure other directors will product great games but talents like Miyazaki are few and far between

Yes! We’re about to witness Miyazaki go full Kojima