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FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has reassured fans that the Japanese developer remains free to create the games it wants despite growing attention surrounding investor activity at parent company Kadokawa.

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Who
Hidetaka Miyazaki, FromSoftware, Kadokawa, Oasis Management, Sony
What
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has reassured fans that the Japanese developer remains free to create the games it wants despite growing attention surrounding investor activity at parent company Kadokawa.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:12:00 GMT · 3h 18m ago
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Why
Investment firm Oasis Management has increased its stake in FromSoftware's parent company Kadokawa to 13.76%, making it the largest shareholder and prompting discussion about potential influence on future game development.
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The increased stake by Oasis Management in Kadokawa, FromSoftware's parent company, raises questions about the future creative direction of the highly acclaimed game developer, although its president has affirmed continued artistic freedom.

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