Sony has recently acquired a significant stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. While rumors suggested Sony might buy the company outright, they have instead increased their ownership to ten percent by investing $300 million in additional shares. This move now makes Sony the largest shareholder of Kadokawa, a major Japanese publisher.
The main reason behind this acquisition is likely Sony’s interest in Kadokawa’s intellectual property, which includes popular games from FromSoftware and franchises from Spike Chunsoft and Gotcha Gotcha Games. In addition to gaming content, Kadokawa also produces a wide range of anime and manga. Both companies have announced plans for collaboration on various projects such as live-action films and TV dramas.
Could this partnership lead to movies based on beloved franchises like Elden Ring or Dark Souls? With these being some of Kadokawa’s flagship series, it’s definitely a possibility. Fans can look forward to exciting developments as the two companies explore new opportunities together.
Source: www.engadget.com