The possibility of Demon’s Souls 2 has been a topic of fervent discussion among Soulsborne fans, but recent insights suggest it’s unlikely in the near future. The original Demon’s Souls, released in 2009 by FromSoftware and published by Sony, laid the foundation for the Souls genre, with its 2020 PS5 remake by Bluepoint Games reigniting interest. Despite the remake’s success, selling 1.8 million copies by 2023, a sequel faces significant hurdles due to IP ownership and FromSoftware’s priorities. Sony owns the Demon’s Souls IP, while FromSoftware holds the creative DNA, creating a complex dynamic that complicates development.
In a February 2025 interview, former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida revealed that FromSoftware declined to work on a Demon’s Souls sequel after Sony’s initial reluctance to publish the original globally due to its difficulty. This led FromSoftware to partner with Bandai Namco for Dark Souls, a spiritual successor, instead. While FromSoftware later collaborated with Sony on Bloodborne, the studio’s focus has shifted to new IPs like Elden Ring, with director Hidetaka Miyazaki expressing hesitation to revisit past works, including Demon’s Souls.
IP Ownership and Creative Challenges Dim Sequel Hopes
Sony’s ownership of the IP means any Demon’s Souls 2 would require their initiative, potentially with a studio like Bluepoint, but fans on X and Reddit argue that a sequel without FromSoftware’s involvement would lack the series’ soul. Posts on X from @FromSoftUpdates and @HazzadorGamin highlight FromSoftware’s disappointment with Sony’s early handling of the IP, suggesting lingering tensions. A sequel could explore the broken sixth Archstone or new regions of Boletaria, but Miyazaki’s disinterest and FromSoftware’s busy slate make it a distant prospect.
The Demon’s Souls remake proved the IP’s enduring appeal, but demand for a Bloodborne sequel or Elden Ring expansions appears stronger. If Sony pursued a sequel, Bluepoint could leverage unused storyboards or FromSoftware’s mechanics, but fans fear it might feel like a lesser Soulslike, akin to The Surge. For now, Demon’s Souls 2 remains a fan dream, with no confirmed plans and a potential release not expected before 2027, if ever.