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From Software

Based in Japan, FromSoftware is a development company best known for the Souls series and Armored Core franchise. Other popular games from From Software include Elden Ring, Sekiro, Bloodborne, and the King's Field series.

FromSoftware
From Software

Date Founded
November 1, 1986
Parent Company
Kadokawa

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FromSoftware is Pigeonholed in Two Genres, But That's Not a Bad Thing

FromSoftware doesn't travel much outside of its core genres, but this isn't a bad thing, as it knows how to switch things up with each release.

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Elden Ring’s Night’s Cavalry Encounters Consistently Reward Players for Improving Across The Lands Between

While the Night's Cavalry might appear like an overused boss design in Elden Ring, the familiarity can be a solid test of player improvement.

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Elden Ring: 7 Most Overpowered Intelligence Builds

There are dozens of viable builds in Elden Ring, but some of the most overpowered character setups in the game are Intelligence builds.

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Why Stealth in a FromSoftware Soulslike Game Might Never Be Fully Practical

Stealth in FromSoftware titles has its quirky advantages but it'll never be a feature that such Soulslikes can logically employ in every encounter.

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Shadow of the Erdtree Should Dive Deeper Into Elden Ring’s Creepiest Faction

Elden Ring could add additional lore context with Shadow of the Erdtree, and there's one in-game group the DLC could flesh in particular.

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Destiny 2 Player Transforms Their Hunter Into Slave Knight Gael From Dark Souls 3

A Destiny 2 player transforms their Hunter into one of the hardest bosses in FromSoftware's beloved Dark Souls 3, Slave Knight Gael.

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Elden Ring Fans Discuss Which Faction They Would Join if the Game Had Dark Souls' Covenant System

Fans debate which of Elden Ring's factions they should join if the developers implemented a Dark Souls-style Covenant multiplayer system.

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Elden Ring Fan Shows Off Adorable Birthday Card, Complete With Character Stats

An Elden Ring fan shares a look at the thoughtful birthday card they received, which was perfectly themed to the iconic Soulslike game.

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Why Now Might Be Perfect for FromSoftware To Revisit its Roots

With rumors that FromSoftware is currently working on multiple new titles, now might be the perfect time for the developer to revisit its roots.

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Elden Ring Glitch Makes a Much-Requested Feature a Reality

One of the most requested Soulsborne game features turns into a reality, thanks to a glitch encountered by an Elden Ring player.

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Elden Ring: How Shadow of the Erdtree's Messmer Shakes Up the Demigods

Messmer is a new character in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and he is likely to directly relate to the game's demigod lineage.

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Elden Ring: Best Obtainable Early Incantations

Incantations are a powerful kind of magic in Elden Ring, and these are the best ones that can be acquired early on in the game.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Coolest-Looking Weapon Is in a Tough Position

One of the new weapons coming in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC needs to set itself apart from existing weapons without being too overpowered.

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Elden Ring: Every Major Fan Theory About Shadow of the Erdtree's Messmer Explained

Very little has been revealed about Messmer, the apparent villain of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, but that hasn't stopped fan speculation.

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Elden Ring Player Notices New Erdtree Detail After 600+ Hours

An Elden Ring player notices an interesting change to the Land Between's Erdtree after spending over 600 hours on multiple playthroughs.

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FromSoftware’s Next Game Shouldn’t Treat Quests Like It Treats Its Lore

FromSoftware takes a very specific and peculiar approach to lore and quest design, and this should be refined a bit for its next game.

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Elden Ring Dataminer Finds Alternate Underground Maps

An Elden Ring dataminer has found cut maps of some underground paths related to a scrapped game mechanic inside the games files.

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Elden Ring’s Lichdragon Fortissax is a Strong Example of Elevating a Repeated Boss Design

Lichdragon Fortissax is an impressive showcase of how far the ancient dragon archetype can evolve among Elden Ring's various dragon boss designs.

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What Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's New Bosses Suggest About Its Length
What Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's New Bosses Suggest About Its Length

A developer comment about how many bosses are joining Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree could give insight into the DLC’s size.

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Elden Ring Player Makes Fan Art Based on Another Gamer's Cool Screenshot

A talented Elden Ring fan takes inspiration from another player's screenshot to produce some amazing art depicting a semi-secret boss.

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