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Tencent Holdings continues its work on producing the mobile version of the “Elden Ring” video game that FromSoftware originally developed. The Chinese tech firm is adapting the hit action role-playing game title for mobile gaming, and this was shared by a few sources who are familiar with the matter.
As per Reuters, Tencent Holdings is making a mobile version as it looks for a new title that would pull in the crowd and reinvigorate its declining stock of games. Author of “Game of Thrones” and the “Winds of Winter,” George R. R. Martin participated in making “Elden Rings,” providing details for worldbuilding while Hidetaka Miyazaki served as the director.
Tencent’s Acquisition of Licensing Rights
The gaming firm obtained the licensing rights from FromSoftware in 2022. This allowed Tencent to develop “Elden Ring” for mobile gaming. After purchasing the 16% stake, the company immediately formed a team to work on a prototype, and while the work is in progress, the actual developments are reportedly slow.
It was noted that Tencent has been scaling up its investments in gaming ventures in other countries, such as South Korea, Europe, and Japan. This is because it is experiencing a severe slowdown on its home turf.
“Elden Ring” is a Potential Lifesaver
The company chose to invest elsewhere as it struggles to keep up with its own country’s vague game approval system. Due to new regulations imposed by local regulators, several of Tencent’s finished games may remain unreleased for months or worse - for years.
Thus, Tencent is trying to find a new hit to bring fresh profits and life into its gaming unit. In this case, releasing the mobile version of “Elden Ring” is considered a game title that could help revive the business. Meanwhile, as Tencent works on the mobile game, this tile is already playable on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, according to Noisy Pixel.
