FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, is reportedly the one pushing Sony to acquire it, rather than Sony trying to convince Kadokawa to be acquired.

As reports emerge about Sony possibly acquiring FromSoftware, it's worth wondering just how the two companies might function if they do indeed merge.

Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, confirmed Sony's intent to acquire them last week. Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno confirmed the news in a press release on November 20th,

FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation has reportedly been pushing Sony Group towards a purchase, according to a new report. We first saw speculations last week that Kadokawa set the stage for a Sony acquisition to fend off a hostile takeover from foreign companies,

Sony may be poised to have another major weapon in its arsenal. Reuters (and now Nikkei) is reporting that Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware which is the developer of games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls.

Sony buying Kadokawa would have major implications for FromSoftware, but those ramifications would only be the tip of the iceberg.

On Sunday, reports have heated up that allege Sony is looking to buy the Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa.