For several weeks, rumors circulated in the video game industry about a possible acquisition of FromSoftware’s parent company Kadokawa by Sony. Although these rumors originated from reliable sources, Sony remained silent. Today, Sony officially confirmed its intention to purchase Kadokawa.
According to a recent issue of Weekly Bunshun Yahoo! JapanA Sony representative spoke on this specific matter. In the statement the spokesperson says,
“It is true that we have expressed our initial intentions [of acquiring Kadokawa]“We would appreciate it if we could refrain from commenting further.”
In November, Kadokawa announced that he had received a letter of intent from Sony to purchase the studio. Shortly after the announcement, Kadokawa confirmed Sony’s intention to acquire them. This confirmation indicates that the acquisition is imminent and with Sony confirming it, the deal is much closer than expected.
This is the first time Sony has publicly commented on its plans to buy FromSoftware’s parent company Kadokawa, confirming the rumors. However, this is not the first time that Sony has shown its relationship with the Japanese gaming giant.
Sony holds 2% stake in Kadokawa and has also invested in FromSoftware, the developer of the acclaimed RPG “Elden Ring”, which is a subsidiary of the company. Despite concerns from many fans, the staff seems excited about the recent acquisition rumors. A mid-level employee said, ‘Why not Soni?’ We don’t mind being acquired, and it’s also a topic of informal conversation, ‘Who would be best to be acquired by?’
Although both companies have confirmed their intention to acquire, there is still speculation about the exact details. Nonetheless, this is an important step forward for both Sony and Kadokawa. As a dominant force in the global video game market, Sony could take advantage of this acquisition to further develop Kadokawa’s IPs and potentially integrate them with its own. PS5 or PS5 Pro,
Do you think Sony will eventually bring out Bloodborne 2 or A? PS5 Pro version with this acquisition? What are your thoughts on Sony’s confirmation of its intention to purchase Kadokawa? Share your opinion in the comments.
