Sunday, 12 May 2024 13:00

After Elden Ring, FromSoftware Needs to Stretch Its Genre Legs

Written by Josh Cotts
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FromSoftware has stayed faithful to one genre and setting for years in Elden Ring and the Dark Souls franchise, so it might be time for a shakeup.

For the most part, FromSoftware's Soulslike games have remained faithful to a specific theme. Elden Ring and the Dark Souls franchise, for instance, lean heavily into medieval fantasy to produce the iconic dark tones the genre has become known for. After all, fantasy is a genre with very few limitations and therefore provides a solid foundation for FromSoftware's iconic Soulslike formula, so it makes sense why the developer would constantly revisit it. However, despite how well it has worked up to this point, it may be time for FromSoftware to stretch its genre legs and explore some new settings for its well-oiled formula.

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