Sony, parent company of PlayStation, is reportedly in discussions to purchase Kadokawa, parent company of Elden Ring maker From Software. The two companies have been talking, and it’s apparently possible an acquisition could be announced in the weeks ahead.
According to Reuters, a possible acquisition would see Sony own the rights to Elden Ring and future games from From Software, also known for Demon Souls (already owned by Sony) and Dark Souls (controlled by publisher Bandai Namco). Acquire, behind Tenchu, and Spike Chunsoft, behind Danganronpa, also sit under Kadokawa’s umbrella and presumably would be part of any merger. Sony already owns a 2% stake in the company.
Kadokawa’s portfolio doesn’t just include gaming, though. The company also has a hand in anime and manga, behind franchises like Re:Zero and Delicious in Dungeon. In 2021, Sony acquired anime streaming service Crunchyroll for over $1 billion.