Elden Ring has been a monumental success for FromSoftware, selling over 20 million in its first year. Its acclaim and commercial success have solidified its status as FromSoftware’s most successful video game to date.
Naturally, this success has led to speculation about future Elden Ring expansions and a potential sequel. Unfortunately, Miyazaki’s recent comments have set a clear stance for the immediate future.
In recent interviews with IGN, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the chief developer at FromSoftware, shared insights regarding the future of Elden Ring after the release of its upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Fans hoping for announcements on Elden Ring 2 or an additional DLC might find the news disheartening. Miyazaki stated, “We don’t have any current plans to make a second DLC or a sequel,” leaving the door open for future possibilities but confirming that nothing is in the works at this moment.
Miyazaki emphasized that the team doesn’t view Shadow of the Erdtree as the definitive end for Elden Ring. He expressed a desire not to close off the possibility of further exploration within the Elden Ring universe. “There might be more ideas in the future,” he noted, suggesting that while the door is not closed on Elden Ring, fans should not hold their breath for immediate continuation plans.
This isn’t new for FromSoftware. The studio has a history of releasing sequels, with the likes of Armored Core reaching multiple entries, including last year’s Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Miyazaki’s “never say never” approach maintains hope for the future of Elden Ring, but confirms that no sequel or additional DLC is currently underway.
For now fans can look forward to the release of Shadow of the Erdtree on June 21. It will introduce players to a new area, the Land of Shadow, featuring new challenges and storylines, including boss fights as challenging as Malenia.
The news may be disappointing for fans looking forward to more content beyond the upcoming DLC but at least FromSoftware squeezed out its most massive expansion yet before possibly calling it quits on Elden Ring, at least temporarily.
Interestingly, Miyazaki’s statement starks in contrast to what Bandai Namco said before following Elden Ring‘s initial launch. It’s worth noting that FromSoftware recently acquired ownership of Elden Ring from its publisher.
