Housemarque Aims for Long-Term Success Like FromSoftware

Housemarque, the developer behind the PlayStation game Saros, is setting its sights on long-term success similar to that of FromSoftware, the creator of the hit game Elden Ring. In a recent interview, the studio's head, Ilari Kuittinen, expressed admiration for FromSoftware's gradual rise to fame.

FromSoftware, founded in 1986, initially focused on business software before releasing its first action RPG, King's Field, in 1994. The studio's subsequent games, including the Armored Core series, laid the groundwork for its eventual breakthrough with Demon's Souls in 2009. The Dark Souls trilogy and subsequent games like Bloodborne and Elden Ring cemented FromSoftware's reputation as a master of the action RPG genre.

Housemarque, founded in the same year as FromSoftware, has released two unique games, including the critically acclaimed Returnal. However, the studio acknowledges that it operates in a niche market and seeks broader recognition. Kuittinen notes that FromSoftware's gradual growth over decades is a model for Saros' success.

While Housemarque's games may not have achieved the same commercial success as other first-party PlayStation titles, the studio remains optimistic about its prospects. By emulating FromSoftware's patient approach to building a fan base, Housemarque hopes to establish itself as a major player in the gaming industry.