From Software’s Next Game May Arrive Sooner Than Expected
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– From Software is developing a multiplatform game in “advanced stages of production,” potentially releasing in 2026.
– The game’s internal codename is “FMC,” which may hint at its connection to the Dark Souls or Armored Core series.
– The codename suggests it is not DLC for an existing game or the Switch 2 exclusive “The Duskbloods.”
– Speculation points to a new entry, remake, or remaster in the Dark Souls or Armored Core franchises, possibly Dark Souls 3.
– From Software reassures fans it will continue making traditional single-player games alongside multiplayer projects.
Exciting news for FromSoftware fans as reports suggest the acclaimed developer is deep into production on a new multiplatform title that could arrive as early as next year. Industry sources indicate the project has reached advanced development stages under the internal codename FMC, sparking widespread speculation about what the studio has in store.
While details remain scarce, the codename itself offers intriguing clues. FromSoftware’s past projects, including Dark Souls and Armored Core 6, used similar naming conventions, while major releases like Elden Ring followed a different pattern. This suggests FMC could signal a return to one of the studio’s established franchises rather than an entirely new IP. Notably, the codename doesn’t align with known DLC projects, as the developer typically retains base-game identifiers for expansions.
The report also rules out The Duskbloods, FromSoftware’s upcoming multiplayer-focused Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, since FMC is confirmed as a multiplatform release. This leaves room for theories, could it be a Dark Souls 3 remaster, a new Armored Core installment, or something entirely unexpected? The studio has remained tight-lipped, but its recent output, including Armored Core 6, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and the Elden Ring: Nightreign spinoff, proves it’s working at full capacity.
Fans concerned about the studio’s shift toward multiplayer experiences can take comfort in director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s reassurance that single-player adventures remain a priority. With a track record of delivering genre-defining experiences, FromSoftware’s next move is undoubtedly one to watch. Whether it’s a revival of a beloved series or a fresh challenge, anticipation is already building for what could be another masterpiece.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
