Miyazaki: 'I'm Considering Dark Souls 3 to be the Big Closure on the Series' - News

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Dark Souls 3 could be the final game in the franchise, according to From Software developer Hidetaka Miyazaki, who spoke with GameSpot. 

Miyazaki was appointed the head of From Software in May 2014 and says that it wouldn't be the right decision to continue developing Dark Souls and Bloodborne games indefinitely.

"It'd be a lie if I said I have no concerns about that," said Miyazaki about the possible over-exposure of Dark Souls. "I don't think it'd be the right choice to continue indefinitely creating Souls and Bloodborne games. I'm considering Dark Souls 3 to be the big closure on the series. That's not just limited to me, but From Software and myself together want to aggressively make new things in the future."

"Dark Souls 3 will mark the last game where the development project began before I became president. The next title will be a game that was conceived while I was president. I believe that From Software has to create new things. There will be new types of games coming from us, and Dark Souls 3 is an important marker in the evolution of From Software."

"I don't care about what type of president I will be in the future or how I'll be remembered, I just believe that [moving on] is necessary in order for players to continue enjoying our games. We have to keep creating quality games and be aggressive about doing new things."

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Mystro-Sama (on 20 November 2015)

I love how they're ending the series with dignity. Though I do wish they would have wait a bit before making DS3.

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Chazore (on 20 November 2015)

It's best to end the franchise than letting it become like COD and other franchises that go past 3/4 titles.

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StokedUp Chazore (on 20 November 2015)

The problem with cod is its fan base, they keep buying the same recycled game every year and there's a lot of fans out there that it's making the devs and publishers a shitload of cash, while those fans keep buying it they will keep cashing in and making the same thing.

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Chazore Chazore (on 20 November 2015)

The same happens to any long lasting franchise, the more money that gets passed and the more the fans want, the more the devs are likely to create and publish.

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Sprash Chazore (on 20 November 2015)

@StokedUp well one thing for sure cod is a great game to play with your friends.

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Ruler Chazore (on 21 November 2015)

I woukd much rather have a new souls every year than a cod, assinscreed or battlefield

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Nem (on 20 November 2015)

I don't think an end per se is necessary. Its alright to cone back once in a while, but the souls series has had about 5 titles now and the last ones came at the rate of one per year. That is definitly too much.

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beeje13 (on 21 November 2015)

Bloodboorne 2 confirmed right there?

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Azuren (on 20 November 2015)

I'm all for dignified endings... But I don't want it to end :'(

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Chazore Azuren (on 20 November 2015)

Like any story or adventure, all good things must come to an end.

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Sprash Azuren (on 20 November 2015)

@Azuren: Well you might have a Bloodborne 2 in the future (maybe)

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Chazore Azuren (on 21 November 2015)

Getting downvoted for saying how it's nice for good things to end on a good note, I can guess who did that lol.

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SamLeheny (on 20 November 2015)

It's good to see something come to a dignified end, rather than just limp on into infinity long after everyone stopped caring.

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peterdavid12345 (on 21 November 2015)

Yeah and Kojima said the same thing with MGS4, lol. I'm sure there will be prequel or atleast a spin-off.
Just being honest, dat's all.

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rolltide101x peterdavid12345 (on 21 November 2015)

I think he means specifically "Dark Souls" not the "style" of game he has created. Bloodborne and a replacement for Dark Souls will follow.

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The_BlackHeart__ (on 21 November 2015)

Dont worry. The Souls Saga will continue on PS4.

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Chazore The_BlackHeart__ (on 21 November 2015)

I don't see it going back to being exclusive tbh.

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LipeJJ (on 21 November 2015)

That's the right attitude! Maybe they can intercalate between a completely new IP and a new IP with the feeling of the Souls series, like BB was. That would make everyone happy, I guess.

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