Sony buys Kadokawa: future of Elden Ring and Bloodborne under new management
Sony Corporation plans to expand its influence in the gaming industry through the possible acquisition of media holding Kadokawa, which owns a controlling stake in developer FromSoftware.
Sony-Kadokawa deal
Acquisition prospects
According to information from Reuters, Japanese technology giant Sony has initiated negotiations to purchase media corporation Kadokawa. Preliminary agreements between the companies can be reached in the near future. At the same time, officials from both concerns refrain from making any comments regarding the potential deal.
Current share distribution
FromSoftware's current shareholding structure is as follows: Kadokawa Media Holding is the majority shareholder with a stake of 70%, Sony owns 14% of the shares, and Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent holds 16% of the company's securities.
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- Sony is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in electronics, video games and entertainment content
- Kadokawa is a Japanese media holding, publisher of games, books and other entertainment content
- FromSoftware - Japanese video game developer, creator of the Dark Souls and Elden Ring series
- Tencent - the largest Chinese technology company, investor in the gaming industry
- Reuters - international news agency
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Antonio
What news! 🎮 FromSoftware makes the best games of recent years, and if Sony gains control, it could be a breakthrough for PlayStation. Elden Ring is simply a masterpiece!
Pierre
I agree with Antonio! Just imagine FromSoftware exclusives on PS5. And Kadokawa is also anime and manga, maybe Sony will finally start developing this direction seriously 🎎
Heinrich
I hope this doesn't ruin FromSoftware. They have perfect creative freedom now. Although Sony resources could help with development 🤔
Klaus
Again these corporations are buying everything. Games used to be better when the studios were independent. Why all these mergers? Only money on your mind! 😤
Sofia
Klaus, stop it! Sony is famous for giving its studios creative freedom. Look at God of War and Horizon 🎯
Pierre
Did you know that Kadokawa also publishes light novels? Maybe we'll get more game adaptations! 📚
Antonio
I wonder how Tencent will react to this deal? They also have a stake in FromSoftware 🤨
Heinrich
The main thing is that Miyazaki remains at the helm of FromSoftware. It won't be the same without him 🎭