Herman Hulst, the head of PlayStation Studios, has indicated that Sony’s investment in FromSoftware could open up new doors for film and television projects, hinting at a possible Elden Ring, Dark Souls, or Bloodborne movie in the future.
Speaking to Reuters about the company’s latest investments, which include minority stakes in FromSoftware, Herman Hulst said: “You should think of collaborations on the game development side first and foremost, but it’s also not unthinkable with our PlayStation Productions efforts that we explore opportunities”. Despite the fact that game development will be a priority for the console manufacturer, this is specifically referring to new multimedia collaborations with Sony and the Elden Ring creator.
After outlining Sony’s ambition to expand its portfolio beyond gaming through further investments, Herman Hulst hinted that Sony would employ other IPs other than its own to generate new TV adaptations via PlayStation Productions. Given that Sony already owns minority stakes in the studio, those comments also imply that a Dark Souls, Elden Ring, or Bloodborne movie may well be considered.
PlayStation Productions, a division of Sony, focuses on bringing well-known IPs to TV and movies. The first adaptation from the recently established studio will be The Last Of Us, which will premiere on HBO Max next year.
Following the success of the Uncharted movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland, it makes sense for Sony to seek new opportunities in the entertainment industry. Given that it has already surpassed $400 million at the global box office, fans can imagine how much revenue an Elden Ring movie with strong casting may bring in.
Elden Ring has already been adapted into a manga, demonstrating that FromSoftware is no stranger to adaptations. A tabletop version of the beloved RPG was also announced to be in development.
Sony has previously announced that they are working on a tv adaptation of God of War and that films based on Grand Turismo and Ghost of Tsushima are also in the works. Additionally, a Days Gone adaptation will be produced in collaboration with PlayStation Productions and Vendetta Productions.
