In an intriguing move, Chinese company Tencent, which holds a 16% stake in FromSoftware, the studio behind the hit game Elden Ring, is set to develop a special version for smartphones of this remarkable game that made waves upon its release in 2022. According to sources from Reuters, Tencent will be responsible for the development of this new version, with a small team of developers dedicated to the project.
Reports indicate that Tencent holds the license for the Elden Ring game, enabling them to transform this popular title into an exciting mobile experience. The mobile version is expected to align with mobile gaming trends and is anticipated to be free to play with in-app purchases, a common model in the mobile gaming industry.
Tencent draws inspiration from the success of the game Genshin Impact in developing this new version, considered one of the most popular mobile games today. The new Elden Ring version is expected to incorporate elements inspired by this successful game.
Despite reports of a slow development progress, the new version is expected to capture attention and feature technological enhancements tailored to modern smart devices.
The report also highlights the tremendous success of Elden Ring since its release in 2022, winning prestigious awards, including Game of the Year, surpassing PlayStation's God Of War Ragnarök. The game has sold an impressive 20 million copies across all platforms, and the upcoming release, titled Shadow Of The Erdtree in late February, is anticipated to continue the game's outstanding success.