Reports that Sony was in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media conglomerate that owns Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, have been confirmed. Kadokawa has released a short statement acknowledging Sony’s intention but stating that no decision had been made.

Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed it has received a buyout offer from Sony, but insists it has yet to make a decision on whether to sell up. Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Sony was in talks to buy Kadokawa,

Kadokawa Corporation, Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's majority owner, has acknowledged takeover interest from Sony, but says no decision's been made.