While many From Software fans are certain to have their eyes fixed on the upcoming release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the prospect of a Demon's Souls remaster continues to be a frequent topic of conversation amongst the community. Previously, Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has spoken about his thoughts on the matter, and, in a recent interview, he has clarified his level of interest in such a project.

Speaking with Game Informer, Miyazaki indicated that he is personally not interested in pursuing a Demon's Souls remaster. He further elaborated on this point:

It’s like when you write — when you’re younger, you look back on (previous work), and you think "Oh goodness, what was I thinking?" It’s not that I’m embarrassed, I just don’t like to look at my previous works.

Despite Miyazaki's expressed disinterest, fans should still not completely rule out the possibility of an updated Demon's Souls experience, as the director states that he would be open to another developer taking the reins on the project. "If it was a studio that really loved the original work, and really put their heart and soul into realizing it again, then that’s something I would enjoy," he said in this recent interview.

The idea of another developer working on a remastered Demon's Souls is something Miyazaki mentioned years ago. That said, he did not indicate then that this possibility was a result of his personal disinterest, instead pointing to the fact that the IP belongs to Sony Interactive Entertainment.

This means that finding a suitable studio is not the only hurdle to overcome if the project is ever to materialize — Sony would need to be in support of it as well. Unfortunately for those that are hoping that Miyazaki would confirm Sony's interest when speaking with Game Informer, the director has indicated that it is "definitely not" his place to do so.

That said, fans that are dreaming of playing Demon's Souls on current-gen hardware can still hold out hope that Sony may rally and make the project happen. Indeed the title holds a special place for many, including Miyazaki who has "fond memories" of his first action fantasy game, and a chance to experience it again would be most welcomed.

Source: Game Informer