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Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

by Savannah Jan 25,2025

Sony's Potential Acquisition of Kadokawa: Expanding its Entertainment Empire

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

Sony is reportedly negotiating the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation, a major Japanese conglomerate, aiming to diversify its entertainment portfolio. This move follows Sony's existing 2% stake in Kadokawa and a 14.09% stake in FromSoftware, the developer of the acclaimed Elden Ring.

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

Beyond Gaming: A Multi-Media Strategy

The acquisition would significantly expand Sony's reach. Kadokawa's subsidiaries, including FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Armored Core), Spike Chunsoft (Dragon Quest, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon), and Acquire (Octopath Traveler, Mario & Luigi: Brothership), would bolster Sony's gaming presence. Furthermore, Kadokawa's extensive media production arm, encompassing anime, books, and manga, would diversify Sony's holdings and reduce reliance on individual gaming title success. Reuters notes Sony's aim to secure content rights through acquisitions to enhance its profit structure. A potential deal could be finalized by the end of 2024, though both companies have declined to comment.

Sony May Acquire Elden Ring and Dragon Quest Conglomerate Kadokawa

Market Reaction and Fan Concerns

Kadokawa's share price surged by 23%, reaching an all-time high of 4,439 JPY, while Sony's shares also saw a 2.86% increase. However, online reaction is mixed. Concerns exist regarding Sony's recent acquisitions, such as the closure of Firewalk Studios, raising fears about the potential impact on FromSoftware's creative freedom and future projects despite the success of Elden Ring.

The anime and media aspects also fuel apprehension. With Sony already owning Crunchyroll, acquiring Kadokawa's extensive IP library (including titles like Oshi no Ko, Re:Zero, and Delicious in Dungeon) could lead to concerns about Western anime distribution monopolies.

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