To celebrate the launch of From Software’s Elden Ring, we chart the history of the Soulsborne games, from the early success of Demon’s Souls and breakout hit Dark Souls, as well as its sequels, to Bloodborne, a spin-off that is regarded as one of the best games ever made, and Elden Ring, a collaboration between Hidetaka Miyakazi and George R. R. Martin. #eldenring
It’s hard to overstate the impact From Software has had on gaming. From birthing its own genre to acting as the inspiration for countless developers, the studio’s games have not only left their mark on how games are designed but also how players interact with them. To celebrate the release of the studio’s latest title, Elden Ring, here’s the history of Soulsborne games.
In the above video, we chart the history of From Software, and how Hidetaka Miyazaki took its games in bold new directions. Beginning with King’s Field, the spiritual predecessor to the Souls games and then charting the course of the series from there. We also take an in-depth look at the creation of Demon’s Souls and the daring ideas that Miyakazi brought to the game, which Sony deemed too difficult, and bombed at release, before coming a cult hit in the West. From there, we take a look at the enormous success of Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, and Dark Souls III, and the communities that sprung up to mine every last secret from the games. While we don’t linger too long on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, as it’s not typically considered a Soulsborne game, we do delve into Bloodborne, and chart the evolution of From Software’s approach to game design and how it’s changed over the years in the lead up to Elden Ring.
Elden Ring launches on February 25, 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. For more on the game, including our review, make sure to subscribe to GameSpot.
00:25 – King’s Field (1994)
01:20 – Demon’s Souls (2009)
07:27 – Dark Souls (2011)
11:51 – Dark Souls II (2014)
14:27 – Bloodborne (2015)
17:46 – Dark Souls III (2016)
20:16 – Elden Ring (2022)
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I have been waiting for a video like this thank you! I really would love a documentary series on each Soulsborne release. Like an hour long each. Speaking with developers and fans alike, really going into the nitty gritty of each game and what they have meant for the gaming landscape. Soulsborne I think has changed the gaming landscape more than any series in a long long time…
The asthetics of Demons Souls including the remake and Bloodborne are unmatched.
Soulsborne is a genre at this point and Sekiro absolutely falls into that category
Some my friends told me about the dark souls games and demon souls it didn't catch my eyes just till I got my first soulsborne game bloodborne and I've been a fan since.
They have made 7 straight absolute knock-it out of the park awesome titles. 7 in a row. No one has that kind of track record.
sekiro is def a soulsborne and yall are disrepsectful af for giving it 2 seconds of shine
Sekiro is a Soulsborne game in the same way Bloodborne is
I'm here to offer an accord: Henceforth the genre shall be known as Soulsringborne
Bloodborne is the Best
I think Demon Souls remake was very well timed and brought in a lot of new players. It's the perfect entry point as this is arguably the easiest one of the bunch. It definitely brought me back! Just finished DS3 for the first time and now let us praise the sun on the morrow!!
Actually it was Gamespot review of Demon Souls that convinced me to get the game 12 years ago and the rest, as they say, is history.
Sekiro is definitely a souls game, so many similarities I don’t get how you can class at as not being one.
Never understand why people say "souls Borne games" it's just "souls games" adding borne because of Bloodborne makes no sense it didn't do anything revolutionary and arguably sekiro changed the formula the most but we don't say "soulsbornesekiro games". It's cringy
You can always tell if someone came into the series late , there favourite game will be darksouls 3 and they'll hate darksouls 2 because they have no idea how good the game was when it released for online play
By your logic kingsfield and elden ring arnt souls games if sekiro is not….
2:39 jesus
Why is Sekiro not a Souls-like?
Bloodborne is the only Soulsborne game I've played. I don't play alot of single player games in general though. I started it, got stuck as BSB, and stopped playing. Then like 6 months later something made me really want to go back to it. Suddenly it clicked, and I got hooked.
It became basically the only game I played until I platinumed it. I never went back and did the DLC though, mainly because I pretty much only play PC now and my PS4 hasn't even been hooked up for months. Can't wait until this evening and get to dive back into a From game.
The beta for dark souls 2 had the graphics intended for the game along with all the dark areas. I was soo disappointed when I bought the game only to find it all became completely downgraded. Such a shame. Decent game but definitely the worst in the series
wait, you're saying Sekiro is NOT a Soulsborne? I disagree
This would be good if it was actually complete.
Dark Souls 2 is the best.
Bloodborne
I wonder if Sony is kicking themselves for not wanting to be involved with all the following souls games.
And yet somehow I'm not even one bit interested in these games
The fact this video exists.. Miyazaki deserves the renowned award for his artistry
hate souls-like games
literally all of them are $hite
Where is Sekiro?
Demon's souls is my childhood. Yes, i had and have a lot of issues
My bro bought demon's souls.
I preordered dark souls. They decided to give everyone the tin version of Dark Souls for the preorder. The reason why? the art book that was with it was RUINED. The glue binding the pages were all over the place lol.
I then became an PC gamer and bought Dark Souls on PC. After that I bought DS II: SoFS, DS III, Sekiro about 2-3 years after their release to get the game and their DLCs..
I did not buy elden ring. I'll wait 2-3 years for the same reason.
Great summary of the souls game. To this day, im still playing Bloodborne. ITs incredible how I got hooked up to this game.
A hoonter must hoont
The reason for the souls franchise surviving was solely because of its popularity in the west? I had no idea.
Watching this just proves Bloodborne is the greatest of he series and the greatest game of all time! Great video!!
Ds2 sotfs is an amazing game. I mustve beat that thing 20+ times with many different characters. My 2 favorites were my darth maul build and my sephiroth build. I miss those guys…
Bloodborne is just so good
There is no reason sekiro should not be on here like come on its such a cool challenging game
bloodborne the GOAT
Bloodborne is a Masterpiece. Its on a whole other level compared to the others, in my opinion.
I didn't understand how These other games are the reason I should start with elden Ring. You didn't make your arguments clear
Told you dummies , Sony should ve bought from software years ago
Correct me but isn’t there just one blood Bourne? And several souls games lol tf
Fantastic video !
We need a PS5 update for Bloodborne so bad. Or a PC release
bloodborne and my favorite weapon of all time the whirligig saw is awesome. I played demon soul back then, but I like the challenge, but it wasn't something I liked playing overall. Why i never got on with the dark soul series. Dragon age is my D&D series.
Why is there a girl hosting this? Girls don't play Souls games. Too hard…
I’m offended sekiro wasn’t in the thumbnail