Summary
The past few years have been good forFromSoftwarefans. The smash hitElden Ringwas met with acclaim from both critics and consumers in 2022, while 2023 saw the release ofArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.Elden Ringsnagged the lofty title of Game Of The Year at The Game Awards 2022, whileArmored Core 6won Best Action Gameat the 2023 ceremony.
As 2023 draws to a close, FromSoftware fans will no doubt wonder what the future holds for the well-regarded Japanese developer. While there is very little set in stone for the moment, there are a few things for fans to look forward to in 2024.
FromSoftware Could Double Down On DLC In 2024
One of the only things that can be confirmed about FromSoftware and its plans for 2024 is that it is working on some DLC. FromSoftware could double down and release multiple DLCs for its games over the course of the year.
Shadow of the Erdtree
One of the few things that is known about FromSoftware’s future plans is that the developer has been working on DLC forElden Ringfor some time now. The DLC does not have a release date yet, but"Shadow of the Erdtree" will probably be a relatively large expansion. The exact size is not confirmed, but expectations are high. FromSoftware has a lofty reputation to uphold, and has not disappointed fans in recent memory.
As forwhen “Shadow of the Erdtree” will arrive, that is anyone’s guess. It would be strange if theElden RingDLC arrived any later than 2024, but it isn’t helpful to speculate on the release date for the DLC. All that is really known about “Shadow of the Erdtree” for the moment is that it is on the way. Those wondering if “Shadow of the Erdtree” will be free or not should know that theElden RingDLC is almost certainly going to come with a pricetag, but there is no telling what that will be until it is made official.
Armored Core 6 Updates
FromSoftware has given no indication of whether it intends to release DLC for its mecha action game.Armored Core 6has been relatively successful; it sold nearly 3 million copies in its first 2 months of existence, and has been well-received by fans new and old. WhileArmored Core 6seems like a good candidate for an expansion, it may not receive DLC after all. That said,FromSoftware has not been neglectful ofArmored Core 6, and has added things like new parts and a ranked mode. Similar iterative updates can probably be expected.
Looking to past games from the developer, there is a precedent of successful games receiving no DLC whatsoever.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicesold over 2 million copies in the first 2 weeks after it launched in 2019, but it has to date received no major DLC, with the closest thing being a free update that provided alternate outifts and a boss rush mode.Armored Core 6may very well tread the same path. It would be safest to assume that this will be the case, but there is always room for surprises. If FromSoftware does release any DLC forArmored Core 6,it could take the form of a new campaign that adds some more missions to the game. This is pure speculation, though, and only time will tell if such content is added.
FromSoftware Is Working On New Games
Nothing has been announced yet, but it is known thatFromSoftware has some new games in the works. This information is based off of employee LinkedIn profiles and job listings, but as for what FromSoftware is currently working on, only time will tell.
There have beensome rumors about FromSoftware’s next big project, with one of the most popular surfacing in 2023 and suggesting that there is a game calledSpellboundin the works, which will be a magic-heavySouls-like. Another described aDark Souls 2spin-off, but these rumors are best described as dubious and should be taken with a healthy measure of salt.
Again, it is unhelpful to speculate on what FromSoftware is working on. There is no reliable information in the wild, and fans are encouraged to patiently wait for the developer to make an announcement. Again, there are no guarantees about the time frame here; FromSoftware’s last new game,Armored Core 6,was announced at The Game Awards 2022, so the company may use the same platform in 2024 to announce whatever it is working on before launching it in 2025. This is purely speculation, of course.
2024 Could Be A Quiet Year For FromSoftware
There have been years in recent history where FromSoftware has not released any new games at all. The years 2017 and 2021 both passed without new FromSoftware games, so there is precedent. The year 2018 was also relatively quiet, with onlyDark Souls: Remasteredandthe middling PSVR gameDeracinebeing released that year.
Below is a sample of FromSoftware’s major releases in recent years:
If this is the case, and 2024 passes without much fanfare in terms of FromSoftware releases, fans can probably expect an interesting year in 2025. It isBloodborne’s10th anniversary in 2025, so the developer may decide to do something with that IP. That said, FromSoftware has a long history of leaving its old IP in the dust as it forges ahead to create new experiences. For example, theKing’s Fieldfranchise has not seen a release since 2002, and FromSoftware also appears to have closed the book on theDark Soulsfranchise.
At this stage, all that is known about FromSoftware’s upcoming projects is that they exist, and one of them is “Shadow of the Erdtree.” It seems likely that “Shadow of the Erdtree” will arrive in 2024, but this has not been confirmed. Beyond that, one can only guess what the company’s plans are. What fans can be certain of is FromSoftware’s dedication to creating high-quality, award-winning games.
From Software
Based in Japan, FromSoftware is a development company best known for the Souls series and Armored Core franchise. Other popular games from From Software include Elden Ring, Sekiro, Bloodborne, and the King’s Field series.
