Release of Elden Ring, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with worldbuilding provided by George R. R. Martin. The game became a critical and commercial success.
Hidetaka Miyazaki was promoted to company president of FromSoftware in May 2014. This promotion acknowledged his significant contributions and leadership within the company.
Dark Souls, the spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, was released. This game solidified Miyazaki's reputation and significantly impacted the action RPG genre.
Demon's Souls was received negatively at the Tokyo Game Show. Initially, the game sold far under expectations upon release but later gained popularity and critical acclaim.
Hidetaka Miyazaki was born on September 19, 1974, in Shizuoka, Japan. This marks the beginning of the life of the influential video game director, designer, writer, and president of FromSoftware.