{"id":364310,"date":"2026-03-20T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=413999"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:35:22","slug":"is-the-future-of-dark-souls-and-elden-ring-in-danger-they-just-bought-9-of-their-parent-company-to-influence-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/is-the-future-of-dark-souls-and-elden-ring-in-danger-they-just-bought-9-of-their-parent-company-to-influence-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the future of Dark Souls and Elden Ring in danger? They just bought 9% of their parent company to influence them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oasis Management, a hedge fund management firm based in Hong Kong, has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, the Japanese conglomerate that owns FromSoftware.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This movement aims to allow Oasis to influence important proposals related to the company that develops iconic franchises such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Of course people just blame Sony for not outright acquiring Kadokawa \ud83d\ude44<br><br>But Oasis Management are the same fund, that &quot;urged Nintendo to enter the mobile business&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TiTN4KwgGa\">https:\/\/t.co\/TiTN4KwgGa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Joel Garcia (@JoelJ_Garcia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoelJ_Garcia\/status\/2034561308205662676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 19, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could the future of FromSoftware be at risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Sony as its second largest shareholder, <strong>FromSoftware has played a fundamental role in the video game industry over the last decade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purchase occurs in a context where Oasis Management has had unique precedents in the industry. <strong>In 2014, they made an unusual proposal to Nintendo, suggesting the development of mobile games.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this suggestion was discredited at the time, <strong>Nintendo finally entered the mobile market with hits like Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes<\/strong>. Oasis had hinted that Nintendo could monetize its titles through a microtransaction revenue model, a concept that was ridiculed at the time due to a lack of understanding of the video game market.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hedge Fund Management Firm &#39;Oasis Management Company&#39; has purchased 13 million shares (8.86%) in Kadokawa as a large shareholder<br><br>The goal of the shares acquisition is defined as having &quot;important proposals&quot; for &quot;protecting shareholder value&quot; to actively affect future decisions <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LMACxfsUDl\">pic.twitter.com\/LMACxfsUDl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Anime Updates (@animeupdates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animeupdates\/status\/2034579413572911534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 19, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite Oasis&#8217;s controversial past, its recent stock acquisition could open a new chapter for both Kadokawa and FromSoftware. Oasis&#8217;s influence could lead to new proposals and developments in their most popular franchises.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, the recognition of the importance of specialized content in video games and technology resonates in weekly newsletters like Knowledge and GTA 6 O&#8217;clock, which offer in-depth analysis and updates on the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In such a dynamic sector, the wait for new news about the future of FromSoftware and the possible developments following the influence of Oasis Management will continue to capture the attention of players and analysts alike. Furthermore, it is speculated that the collaborative environment between these two key players could shape new gaming experiences in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oasis Management, a hedge fund management firm based in Hong Kong, has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, the Japanese conglomerate that owns FromSoftware. This move aims to allow Oasis to influence important proposals related to the developer of iconic franchises like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Could the future of FromSoftware be at risk? With Sony as its second largest shareholder, FromSoftware has played a crucial role in the video game industry over the past decade. 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