Elden Ring Producer Hidetaka Miyazaki Visits Tencent in Shenzhen Amid Mobile Adaptation Rumors
FromSoftware President and Elden Ring producer Hidetaka Miyazaki recently visited Tencent’s game studio in Shenzhen, China, sparking significant interest within the gaming industry. The visit follows reports from last February suggesting that Tencent is developing a mobile version of the highly successful open-world action RPG, Elden Ring. This development coincides with Tencent’s strategic move to increase its stake in Kadokawa Corporation, FromSoftware’s parent company, to 7.97%, making it the second-largest shareholder after Sony. Industry analysts suggest this increased investment could facilitate better localization and support for FromSoftware’s titles in the Chinese market, while also advancing Tencent’s global strategy across console and mobile platforms. However, the news has generated mixed reactions among Chinese gamers on social media, with some expressing concern that a mobile adaptation might compromise the integrity of the original gaming experience. As of now, neither Tencent nor FromSoftware has issued an official statement regarding the specific details of the visit or any confirmed collaborative projects. Elden Ring remains a commercial powerhouse, having sold 28.6 million copies by December 2024.
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Elden Ring Producer Hidetaka Miyazaki Visits Tencent in Shenzhen Amid Mobile Adaptation Rumors
FromSoftware President and Elden Ring producer Hidetaka Miyazaki recently visited Tencent’s game studio in Shenzhen, China, sparking significant interest within the gaming industry. The visit follows reports from last February suggesting that Tencent is developing a mobile version of the highly successful open-world action RPG, Elden Ring. This development coincides with Tencent’s strategic move to increase its stake in Kadokawa Corporation, FromSoftware’s parent company, to 7.97%, making it the second-largest shareholder after Sony. Industry analysts suggest this increased investment could facilitate better localization and support for FromSoftware’s titles in the Chinese market, while also advancing Tencent’s global strategy across console and mobile platforms. However, the news has generated mixed reactions among Chinese gamers on social media, with some expressing concern that a mobile adaptation might compromise the integrity of the original gaming experience. As of now, neither Tencent nor FromSoftware has issued an official statement regarding the specific details of the visit or any confirmed collaborative projects. Elden Ring remains a commercial powerhouse, having sold 28.6 million copies by December 2024.
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