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How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains (www.gamesradar.com)

submitted 9 months ago by nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works to c/games@sh.itjust.works

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[–] ExfilBravo@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It's also a Japanese company with Japanese work ethic.

[–] Gekkonen@sopuli.xyz 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

There were already some rumors about bad working conditions during the Dark Souls titles, now more with Elden Ring: https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-developers-compare-working-at-fromsoftware-to-playing-dark-souls

Even with some negative accounts, other FromSoftware employees said working at the studio has been a great experience. One employee even likened it to FromSoftware's own Dark Souls, saying, "There's a lot of struggle to get things right, but if you get over the hump it is very satisfying. It's just like you defeated a boss in Dark Souls."

I'm not sure if we should be approaching work like Dark Souls.

[–] AMillionNames@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

I wouldn't be surprised, but you also get those claims with a lot of Western developers as well. The only difference I'm seeing is how much more reputation is valued as opposed to something that can be sold off to the highest bidder.

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[–] Whirlybird@aussie.zone 3 points 9 months ago

By releasing the same game over and over for the most part, just with minor changes to the formula. Same engine, same mechanics, same style, same aesthetic, etc.

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