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FromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki has remarked on the possibility of future writing collaborations in the same vein as the studio’s work with George R.R. Martin onElden Ring, stating that he would be open to such prospects.The Game of Thronescreator helped the studio pen its biggest game to date,Elden Ring, which also went on to be FromSoftware’s most successful game ever.
Although it was an unprecedented move for the renowned writer to be attached to a video game,George R.R. Martin’s involvement inElden Ringwasn’t as large as some may believe. Martin played a crucial role in building the foundation of the game’s lore, but the writing baton was then passed over to FromSoftware and director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who finished the rest of the script. However, the building blocks that Martin laid out forElden Ringwere so immense the studio could only use a smaller chunk for the game, with the rest of it apparently being stowed away for the future.
Earlier in the year, Miyazaki confirmed thatElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC draws from Martin’s established lore, contrary to notions at the time that suggested FromSoftware may have brought the writer back for the expansion. However, Miyazaki isn’t opposed to the idea of collaborating with Martin or other major creators again. Speaking recently withGamespot, the FromSoftware chief praised Martin’s contributions toElden Ring, stating that he was a “huge value-add” to the project and that “unpacking his lore and his mythology” was very creatively stimulating for the team.
Hidetaka Miyazaki is Open to Writing Collaborations for Future FromSoftware Games
When asked about whether FromSoftware would consider teaming up with similarly renowned creators in the future, Miyazaki remarked that he would “definitely be open to exploring that,” asMartin’s involvement withElden Ringwas a noveltyamong other FromSoftware titles, as well as a unique experience for both the developers and the players. Miyazaki also revealed that Martin had a surprisingly good understanding of “game design and video games in general,” which helped expediteElden Ring’s development and allowed for a “very seamless” collaboration.
The unison between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin forElden Ringwill no doubt be remembered as one of the greatest in the games industry, resulting in one of the most successful and critically-acclaimed action-RPGs ever made. WhileElden Ringmay not be Miyazaki’s ideal fantasy RPG, the award-winning auteur is seemingly intent on helming more games in the future. Whether it’s by himself or a collaborative effort with another eminent creator, though, remains to be seen.
