The infamously difficultDemon’s Soulsis ripe for a sequel, and it’s something dedicated fans of the game may never lose hope for. The dark and mysterious kingdom of Boletaria immerses players in a bleak fantasy world plagued by demons and a creeping fog that is now a familiar sight across the entire genre. More recently, theDemon’s Soulsremake from Bluepoint Games gave the game a new life and brought in an entire new generation of fans. The actual likelihood of ever seeing aDemon’s Souls 2, however, is more complicated.
Unfortunately, things aren’t looking great for a dedicated sequel toDemon’s Souls, despite there being high demand and a massive built-in audience. The main problem is one that fans of FromSoftware (the company responsible for all things Souls) are more than familiar with, which ultimately comes down to who owns the rights to theDemon’s SoulsIP. This story will sound very familiar to anyonehoping for aBloodborne 2, and sadly, I don’t think either game is likely to see a true sequel anytime soon.
Why Fans Are Crying Out For Demon’s Souls 2
There Are Many Exciting Possibilities For A Demon’s Souls Sequel
WhileDark Soulsis a spiritual successor toDemon’s Souls,it doesn’t quite fill the gap that a direct connection to the original could. The plot of a sequel would have plenty of potential entry points, especially given the upcoming parallel universe we’re going to see inElden Ring Nightreign. However,there’s one very clear and accessible starting point for aDemon’s Souls 2, and that’s through thesixth Archstone to The Northern Limit.
Anyone who has playedDemon’s Soulswill be more than familiar with the Archstones found in the Nexus, which are essentially gateways to the five main areas of the game. There is a sixth Archstone, however, that players are never able to actually visit or explore.This would be the ideal place for aDemon’s Souls 2, or even aDemon’s SoulsDLC, preferably the size ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, if it’s not too much to ask.
Demon’s Souls 2 Is Highly Unlikely
Too Many Hurdles & Not Enough Demand
Unfortunately, despite aDemon’s Souls 2being theoretically possible, it’s very unlikely it ever gets made due to Sony owning theDemon’s SoulsIP. The originalDemon’s Soulswas developed by FromSoftware, butit was published by Sony exclusively for the PlayStation 3.Sony owns theDemon’s SoulsIP and published the 2020 remake developed by Bluepoint Games. This creates a unique situation where Sony owns the IP, but FromSoftware owns the creative DNA (combat systems, world-building style, etc).
If FromSoftware and Sony were ever to reboot an old IP,Demon’s Soulsisn’t even at the top of the list.
A sequel would require either FromSoftware working again under Sony’s direction or Sony finding another developer to continue the series, both of which are complicated, messy, and likely to be avoided by all involved parties. Further,FromSoftware founder Hidetaka Miyazaki doesn’t seem particularly interestedin pursuing aDemon’s Soulssequel, unless he’s working on it in secret. FromSoftware as a company has moved on fromDemon’s Soulsin a major way, and it didn’t have anything to do with the remake from Bluepoint.
There are even more things preventing aDemon’s Soulssequel, primarily that the demand for a follow-up isn’t all that high in the grand scheme of things. While devout players are quite outspoken about a second installment, there’s easily more demand for something likeBloodborne 2that faces identical hurdles. If FromSoftware and Sony were ever to reboot an old IP,Demon’s Soulsisn’t even at the top of the list. Overall, while fans will always hold on to hope for an eventualDemon’s Souls 2,it’s unlikely to happen, though I’ll happily eat my words if it does.
