FromSoftware acquired full ownership of Elden Ring's intellectual property from Bandai Namco in April 2023.

FromSoftware has reportedly taken full ownership of the Elden Ring franchise, according to changes to the trademark recordings for the game. Previously, publisher Bandai Namco had retained some share in the franchise's rights, but it appears that this ownership has now reverted to FromSoftware. The change reportedly came into effect on April 24, 2023, but was only spotted recently. The reasons for the transfer are not clear, but it may be related to investments in FromSoftware from Sony and Tencent.

February 16, 2024
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