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Miyazaki to Step Down from Directing Future 'Souls' Games

Hidetaka Miyazaki plans to delegate directorial duties to new talent, aiming to infuse the iconic series with fresh ideas.

Overview

  • Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director behind FromSoftware's iconic 'Souls' series, has indicated a high likelihood of stepping down from directing future 'Souls-ish' games.
  • Miyazaki expressed a desire to delegate directorial responsibilities to new directors, granting them full control over future projects.
  • This decision is seen as a way to allow new directors to flourish and bring fresh ideas to the 'Souls' series.
  • Miyazaki's only non-directorial role in the series was for 'Dark Souls 2', which he views positively for its contributions to the series.
  • Elden Ring's first expansion, 'Shadow of the Erdtree', is set for release in June, with Miyazaki not ruling out a sequel.