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Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

Author : Skylar Jan 03,2025

Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Kadokawa Corporation, Expanding its Entertainment Empire

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation is generating significant buzz in the gaming and entertainment world. This move reflects Sony's ambition to diversify its entertainment portfolio and reduce reliance on individual hit titles.

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

A Media Powerhouse Acquisition

The acquisition would grant Sony access to a vast library of intellectual property. Kadokawa's subsidiaries, including FromSoftware (creators of Elden Ring and Armored Core), Spike Chunsoft (known for Dragon Quest and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon), and Acquire (behind Octopath Traveler and Mario & Luigi: Brothership), represent a significant boost to Sony's gaming holdings. Beyond gaming, Kadokawa's extensive portfolio includes anime production, book publishing, and manga, further solidifying Sony's presence in the broader entertainment landscape. This strategic move aims to create a more robust and diversified profit structure, less dependent on the success of individual game releases, as Reuters reports. A potential deal could be finalized by the end of 2024, although both companies have declined to comment.

Market Reaction and Fan Concerns

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

News of the potential acquisition has sent Kadokawa's share price soaring, reaching a record high with a 23% increase. Sony's shares also saw a positive upswing. However, online reactions have been mixed. Concerns exist regarding Sony's recent acquisition track record, citing the closure of Firewalk Studios as a cautionary tale. This uncertainty extends to the potential impact on FromSoftware and its future creative output, despite the success of Elden Ring.

The acquisition's implications for the anime industry are also being debated. With Sony already owning Crunchyroll, the addition of Kadokawa's extensive anime IPs (including titles like Oshi no Ko and Re:Zero) could lead to concerns about market dominance and potential limitations on distribution in the West.

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