Hidetaka Miyazaki discusses FromSoftware design philosophy

Hidetaka Miyazaki, president of FromSoftware and creator of titles such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring, has shared insights into his creative philosophy and personal inspirations. Miyazaki emphasized that the studio avoids following a fixed formula for game development, stating that adhering to strict rules would make a creator conservative and prevent the creation of truly fun experiences. Instead, the studio focuses on what is inherently interesting.

Miyazaki also noted that his experiences in corporate leadership have influenced his work. He jokingly remarked that certain executives he encountered in the professional world were so strange and fascinating that they served as inspiration for enemy characters within his games, though he has not named specific individuals.