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 its Dark Souls and ELDEN RING games, in order to expand its presence in the market. While there is not much information on this issue, a statement came from the Sony front.
Sony: Purchase allegations are true
Sony confirmed the rumours about the acquisition in a recent interview, but did not provide detailed information. It is known that negotiations are currently ongoing between the two companies. It is unclear when these negotiations will be finalised.
A significant number of Kadokawa Group employees want the company to be sold to Sony. The basis of this desire is 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 the umbrella of Sony.
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On the other hand, it is also stated that Sony’s acquisition of Kadokawa Group may have some negative effects. Aside from the loss of the company’s independence, there is concern that the new management will adopt a stricter structure. It is thought that this situation may negatively affect 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.
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