Why Sony Missed Out On The Dark Souls Series.

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Why Sony Missed Out On The Dark Souls Series

In the gaming world, decisions can have huge ripple effects. Sony learned this the hard way with a choice that cost them dearly. Former PlayStation boss, Shuhei Yoshida, revealed that PlayStation’s decision not to publish Demon’s Souls globally in 2009 had major consequences, this led From Software to seek other partners for future titles.

The Demon’s Souls Decision

As reported by VGC, Yoshida explained on the Secret Symbols podcast that From Software, was disappointed by how PlayStation treated Demon’s Souls.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened:

The Rise of Dark Souls and Elden Ring

Following this, From Software partnered with Bandai Namco for the Dark Souls series, producing three games. This partnership extended to the critically acclaimed Elden Ring series. Looking back, Sony missed out on publishing two massive properties in 15 years.

A Glimmer of Collaboration

Despite the past, Sony and From Software did collaborate again on the PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne. Yoshida mentioned that they have huge respect for From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Yoshida’s Legacy

Yoshida retired from Sony last month after 31 years. He started as an accountant, became Sony Interactive Entertainment worldwide president, and later focused on indie games within the company.

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