FromSoftware Fans Just Got Another Reason to Be Excited…

FromSoftware is reportedly working on a multi-platform project codenamed FMC. The Japanese company is already involved in several simultaneous projects, including the newly announced The Duskbloods and a new DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign. However, it seems there's more on FromSoftware's plate than just those.

Giving codenames to unannounced titles is a common practice among video game developers. FromSoftware itself has used unique codenames for some of its previous projects, including many installments in the beloved Dark Souls series and Armored Core franchise. One of these recently surfaced codenames is now believed to hint at some very exciting news for fans of the developer.

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By Liam Ferguson

As reported by MP1ST, rumors suggest that FromSoftware is working on a game codenamed FMC. It is believed to be in development for multiple platforms, which rules out the possibility of it being The Duskbloods, as that is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. According to MP1ST's Kurakasis, the likeliest scenarios are either a remake or remaster of a Dark Souls game, or a new spin-off or stand-alone expansion of Armored Core.

FromSoftware Is Reportedly Working on a New Codenamed Project

One of the reasons most fans think Project FMC has something to do with either Dark Souls or Armored Core is the two franchises' previous codename patterns, which all start with the letter F. Dark Souls 3, for instance, was codenamed FDP, and Armored Core 6's nickname during its early development was FNR.

Project FMC is unlikely to be a Dark Souls sequel because Hidetaka Miyazaki has already implied he's not interested in directing another installment. However, it remains possible that FromSoftware is working on the remaster or remake of Dark Souls 2, especially given the success of its predecessor's remastered edition.

However, there is a stronger chance that the codenamed project is connected to the Armored Core franchise. For one, it's already a multi-platform series. Moreover, FromSoftware has released multiple spin-offs and remasters for the franchise, indicating its interest in continuing to expand it. Excitingly, MP1ST's reporter claims that Project FMC is in advanced stages, possibly far enough that players might be able to play it within the next year. If that's true, an official announcement from the Japanese developer could be on the horizon, as marketing plans would need to kick off soon. That said, these are still just speculations and should be taken with a grain of salt. There's currently no concrete evidence to confirm or offer more reliable clues about FromSoftware's active projects.

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