It was claimed that Sony, one of the biggest companies in the gaming world, wanted to buy Kadokawa Group, the owner of FromSoftware, known for Dark Souls and ELDEN RING games, in order to expand its presence in the market. While there was not much information on this issue, a statement came from the Sony front.
Sony says acquisition allegations are true
Sony confirmed the acquisition rumors in a recent interview but did not elaborate. It is known that negotiations are currently ongoing between the two companies. It is unclear when these talks will conclude.
A significant number of Kadokawa Group employees want the company to be sold to Sony. This desire is based on dissatisfaction with the management of the current CEO Takeshi Natsuno. So much so that employees have a strong expectation that the CEO will be dismissed if the company comes under Sony’s umbrella.
Pac-Man themed Shadow Labyrinth has been introduced. The game will transform the Pac-Man character into a Metroidvania style experience.
On the other hand, Sony’s acquisition of Kadokawa Group may have some negative effects. Aside from the loss of the company’s independence, there are concerns that the new management will adopt a stricter structure. This is thought to have a negative impact on the company’s activities.
A new statement is expected to be released by Sony in the coming weeks. More details will be shared with this statement.
