Hidetaka Miyazaki confirms FromSoftware is developing a yet-unannounced new game, sparking speculation about the studio's next direction beyond Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has officially confirmed that the studio is working on a currently unannounced game, sending waves of excitement through the souls-like community. The revelation came during a recent interview where Miyazaki candidly discussed the studio's development pipeline.
When asked about FromSoftware's future projects beyond the upcoming Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 and The Duskbloods multiplayer title, Miyazaki revealed that a third, previously unconfirmed project is already in active development. While he declined to share specific details about the game's genre, setting, or target platforms, he emphasized that the team is approaching this new title with the same creative philosophy that has defined FromSoftware's recent successes.
"We have several ideas that we've been nurturing internally," Miyazaki stated. "Some of them have been in conceptual stages for years, waiting for the right moment and the right team composition to bring them to life. I can confirm that development has begun on one such project." This marks the first time Miyazaki has publicly acknowledged a new unannounced game, following months of speculation driven by job listings and studio expansion reports.
The reveal has reignited long-standing rumors about a potential pirate-themed FromSoftware title. For years, fans have speculated about a souls-like game set in a nautical world with ship-to-ship combat, island exploration, and swashbuckling melee mechanics. The rumor traces back to a 2023 interview where Miyazaki mentioned his fondness for the classic adventure manga "One Piece" and expressed interest in exploring a more maritime setting. Recent job postings for positions with experience in water physics and naval combat systems have only added fuel to these speculations.
However, industry insiders urge caution before jumping to conclusions. Alternative theories suggest the unannounced project could be a sequel to 2019's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which Miyazaki has previously expressed interest in revisiting. Others point to the possibility of a brand-new IP entirely separate from the established souls formula — a true departure that would showcase FromSoftware's range beyond action-RPGs.
The Kadokawa financial report released earlier this year had already hinted at multiple projects in development at FromSoftware for 2026 and beyond. Beyond the confirmed Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2, Fall 2026) and The Duskbloods (Switch 2, exclusive), this third unannounced title suggests the studio is operating at its highest ever development capacity. Industry analysts estimate FromSoftware's headcount has grown by over 40% since Elden Ring's original launch in 2022, driven by sustained commercial success and parent company Kadokawa's investment in game development.
Meanwhile, Elden Ring itself continues to enjoy remarkable community longevity. Steam concurrent player counts have consistently remained above 50,000, boosted by anticipation for the Tarnished Edition and the active competitive scene. The recently announced official PvP tournament with exclusive in-game rewards has further energized the player base, with registration numbers exceeding all expectations.
With Summer Game Fest 2026 now behind us and the Xbox showcase having concluded, fans' immediate attention turns to whether FromSoftware will make any additional announcements at upcoming events. The Tokyo Game Show in September remains a strong candidate for potential reveals, and if the unannounced project is far enough along in development, a teaser trailer could debut there. Until then, the souls community will continue to dissect every Miyazaki interview for hidden clues about what comes next.