Elden Ring Anime Creator: Sony’s Deal Won't Spark DMCA Drama

A fan-made anime adaptation of Elden Ring is progressing well, with a recent teaser confirming its planned summer 2025 release despite previous concerns about potential legal issues due to Sony's business dealings with FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa. The project's director, Steins Alter, has reassured fans that they do not foresee any legal hurdles halting the project's development. The anime aims to capture the fast-paced action, including thrilling boss battles from the game like those featuring Malenia and Mogh, and showcases behind-the-scenes glimpses of the animation process.

No, the project's director has stated that they do not expect any legal issues from the deal between Sony and FromSoftware's parent company to hinder the fan-made anime's progress.

Elden Ring, released in 2022, quickly captivated gamers with its expansive open-world design and challenging gameplay, becoming a benchmark for future action RPGs. Lauded for its intricate lore and deep gameplay mechanics, the game was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. The fan-made anime adaptation is a testament to the game's passionate community, aiming to bring its rich story and dynamic battles to a new medium.