FromSoftware remains largely silent on what comes next. The studio has a confirmed Switch 2 exclusive in development, but beyond that single project, the legendary Japanese developer has offered players almost nothing.
This silence feels deafening. FromSoftware built its modern reputation on Elden Ring, which shipped in February 2022 and dominated critical and commercial conversations for months. The collaboration with George R.R. Martin generated massive cultural interest. The game's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, arrived in June 2024 to universal acclaim and generated another wave of engagement. Yet the studio has not announced a successor or even hinted at what franchise might follow.
The Switch 2 exclusive represents the only concrete project on FromSoftware's horizon. Nintendo confirmed the collaboration, but details remain sparse. No title. No release window. No gameplay footage. The project exists as a ghost story in the industry.
For comparison, Bandai Namco and other major publishers typically maintain a roadmap of upcoming releases. Players know what's coming months or years in advance. FromSoftware operates differently, preferring mystery and surprise. That approach worked brilliantly with Elden Ring's marketing. Whether it works for maintaining player momentum across a prolonged development silence remains uncertain.
FromSoftware's founder Hidetaka Miyazaki and producer Masanori Takeuchi have not elaborated on the studio's post-Shadow of the Erdtree plans in public statements. This contrasts sharply with industry norms where studios tease future projects to keep audiences engaged and maintain brand presence.
The question haunting the community is simple: what else is brewing? Is FromSoftware working on a new IP, a Souls successor, or an entirely different genre experiment? Does the Switch 2 exclusive consume most development resources, leaving other projects dormant? Player speculation