Rumor: Sony and From Software working on "Project Beast"

While "leaks" from 4chan are generally frowned upon, a new one stemming from the community appears to have outed a new title from Japan.

[AnotherProGamer]

Looks awesome, is that a shotgun in his hand?

[Nitrowolf2]

Looks like a dark/demon souls, but the same usage of the character model throughout the image to me tells me it'll be something other. Least centered around a character this time

[Webbyy]

Yup it looks good.. reminds me of the dark souls atmosphere

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Yeah it looks like a third person action. Demon souls inspired.

I was hoping for a ninja stealth action game. I hope Sony shows off such a title.

Other than that this game looks great hope to see more at E3.

[NewMonday]

character looks like Solomon Kane

I hope it's an accessible game, Dark Souls is a good game for it's fanbase but hope the new game goes in a different direction, something closer to a western RPG like the Witcher and Dragon Age

[ZodTheRipper]

I don't care what it is, just LET IT BE TRUE. My guess is that this is a Demon's Souls type of game in a more realistic world with similar core mechanics ...maybe Demon's Souls 2, maybe something else - but thinking about it makes my pants tight.

[frostypants]

A true Demon's Souls sequel, maybe, but with greatly expanded mechanics? I'd love that. I liked the Dark Souls games but I'm a bit burnt out on them. A Demon's Souls sequel with a whole new spin on things would be awesome...or at least a game that has similar atmosphere to Demon's Souls (which was, ironically, a lot darker and more twisted/nightmarish than the Dark Souls games).

[mattdillahunty]

i'm a massive fan of Demon's Souls, and i loved Dark Souls 1 as well. with that said, though, i'm not the least bit excited about this. why? because it looks like yet another Souls game, but with tweaks. i get that they're good at making Souls games and they have a formula going, but the formula has already worn out on me. i want to see them take things in a new direction and show that they can make different game instead of the same game three times in a row with subtle differences that don't ultimately change the formula.

if this is basically the same feel, atmosphere, art style, level design, etc, as the previous Souls games, then i'll pass. and those screenshots make it seem like it's going to be.

i hope they prove me wrong, though. From Software are obviously great game designers, i just want to see them step outside their comfort zone.

[morganfell]

Over at Gaf, insider DemonNite was setting us up for months: http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[ZodTheRipper]

Yep, it fits right between all the rumors from the last few months. I think this is real as f*** and I can't wait for the E3 reveal =)

Name: Beast Soul's (Remember "Project Dark" which turned out to be Dark Soul's?)
Release: Late 2015 / Early 2016
Genre: (Character) Action RPG
Hype: Over 9000!

[ChronoJoe]

If anything I would argue it confirms it as a 'Souls' series game. They usually employ the same character repeatedly in the trailers and initial gameplay videos, and often focus on one specific model for the box art and such.

If it were a singular character driven game, they would likely show his face in the screenshots and trailers rather than hide it, as it offers character to the game as a whole to do so.

For instance Witcher has a set character, so they advertise it with his face present all the time. Dark Souls and Skyrim do not have set characters, so they advertise it with consistent armour sets rather than a wide variety. Perhaps one reason is to establish some form of consistent brand identity, either way this definitely looks like a Souls game, even down to the fog.

Some of the enemies are also just recycled models from Dark Souls 2, the dogs in particular.

[Lionalliance]

yep! the old kind of shotgun.

[Magicite]

More Playstation exclusives is never too many.

[JoGam]

But but but, PS4 only have Indies. This can't be right. s/

[andibandit]

So then pop down to the store and buy them /s

Thats what people are complaining about... and im not being console specific

[styferion]

A demon's soul gameplay with modern weaponry.. damn, this is too good to be true

[Number-Nine]

Demon's Souls 2? That fog gate looks Demon's Soulish.

[ZodTheRipper]

Probably not directly Demon's Souls 2
http://67.227.255.239/forum...
but rather a spinoff involving "Beasts" :)
Which would be great in my opinion, this way they can keep the core mechanics everybody loves while not being bound to previous design choices.

[imt558]

Very likely spiritual successor from Demon's Souls ( better than Dark 1 and 2 IMO ).

REMEMBER THE BROKEN 6TH ARCHSTONE IN DEMON'S SOULS ANYBODY!!??

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[OmegaShen]

The one that sits as a dream, a dream of dying in a new world.

[Sevir]

But wasn't From Software just purchased by another Dev that doesn't do exclusives?

[silvacrest]

perhaps this game was in development long before that purchase? if si i would assume project beast would continue regardless

[MrSwankSinatra]

from software can still work with other companies, it's just that it'll be along with kadokawa games, rather than just from software alone

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

Looks like a another Demon Souls type game. Shotgun in his hand? Could be anything, can't really make it out. But I'm pretty excited cause the Demon/Dark Souls games have become pretty darn good.

[Seraphim]

AngelicIceDiamond - yeah I wouldn't mind seeing Tenchu reborn. From Software has some great games under their belt over the years. Tons of great options on the PS but Tenchu was easily one of my faves. Stealth Action/Ninja at it's finest.

Looks pretty solid. Definitely interested in seeing more about this one.

[godofboobees]

Project shut up and take my money already

[Xavy]

HAHA

[Ricegum]

God of boobees hahaha.

[jkendrick]

I totally agree!

[Inception]

Here, i give you my avatar

[Bgibbs]

Hopefully it's a new Souls game for the PS4. Probably based off Demon's Souls since Sony owns that IP

[Dark11]

It looks more like a new IP than a souls game

[Bgibbs]

I'd take either one. Only suspected a new Souls game because of the rumors that came out a few months ago.

[ZodTheRipper]

^Same here but you have to remember that Demon's Souls 2 was confirmed & funnily also denied by a few sources so this might be "that" game people were talking about.
I would prefer a Demon's Souls 2 because I know they couldn't go wrong with that but I'd be happy about everything that comes out of that collaboration.

[GribbleGrunger]

Are you sure?

http://puu.sh/8wdsZ

That's definitely the same IP

[nypifisel]

That fog gate really says otherwise. It's probably in the souls universe, looks mint though. Sony already won E3? lol

[nope111]

Demon's Souls 2?

[nope111]

King's Field 5?

[Dark11]

I hope it's a fully new IP and not related to the souls series.

Edit: the screens looks great , i hope it's true!

[bleedsoe9mm]

a new ip with the souls philosophy maybe scifi would be rad

[Veneno]

It looks like a world of supernatural creatures and your character is a "hunter" of sorts. So we'll see things like zombies, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, etc.

maybe its an MMO? Seperate from the Souls series?

[ALARM-clock]

If this is real I wonder what kind of steak Kadokawa has in this since they acquired From Software. Seems odd that Sony would publish it, but maybe Kadokawa just wants to use the Souls IP for manga/animation? IDK.

I hope this is real, take my f*ing money already!

[wakeupcall4]

*stake

unless you think Kadokawa ordered a medium-rare...

[nucky64]

kadakawa doesn't have anything in this - it's a sony owned property...kadakawa couldn't use the demon souls property for anything unless they work out a deal with sony - stands to reason they'd (sony) publish it.

[ALARM-clock]

That makes sense if project beast turns out to be demons souls 2. I would f*ing love that to be the case.

@wakeupcall4

xD, okay thanks dude.

[majiebeast]

It looks too legit to be fake. So many assets created just for hoax, last time that happened was with the Batman Arkham City coop hoax trailer.

[SniperControl]

Damn, quickly looked at the title and jumped into the article, thought it was about Shadow of the Beast. bummer.

[ZodTheRipper]

What?
Shadow of the Beast is already confirmed to be developed by Heavy Spectrum which are not exactly famous for AAA games ...it seems like it will be a downloadable title so don't get your hopes up on that title.

[achmetha]

Demon Souls 2 pls.
From Software pls.
Sony pls.

...pls

http://puu.sh/8wdsZ (another image with a fog wall?)

Miyazaki confirming it??? http://i.imgur.com/kci8sTy....

[Old_Boss_]

Please be true !!!!

Edit: He removed "Beast" from his twitter

[achmetha]

a few people on neogaf said it was a fake twitter account. :| still hopeful tho.

[DemonChicken]

Tenchu too pls. I so miss this series ...

But OT, looks really good, has this demon souls feel.

[BlackTar187]

Dude,

A solid Tenchu not a tench with 100 levels but only 10 variant level designs. A true tenchu please please please. Not that i want this to be Tenchu i just want Tenchu a true ninja stealth game.

[Chris092]

It really gives the Demon/Dark souls vibe for me. But who knows maybe it will be different in many ways.

[Mac is OK]

Here's another screenshot from the thread:
http://i.imgur.com/MxcjJp4....
Looks like a fog door...

[Deividas]

Oh that is such a fog door....oh my, yes please :D

[ALARM-clock]

OMG dude...

I will cry if this is fake.

[gameDevWannaBe]

looks like a portal. That's how u cross over from xbox land to sony ville..

[saint_seya]

LOL funny bubble xD

[GamersHeaven]

Looks like Demon Souls maybe in the future? Looks sweet regardless I am very excited :)

@Mac Yep that is Demon's Souls alright god damn I am hyped!

[AnotherProGamer]

Reminds me of Val Helnsig and Army of Darkness

[colonel179]

Games are starting to leak! Great stuff for E3. But people then are going to be disappointed that there were not any surprises at the show. (because everything gets leaked beforehand).

[WeAreLegion]

Wait a minute. This isn't 3D Dot Game Heroes 2!

[frostypants]

That was a fun little game.

[WeAreLegion]

Exactly. I'd love another. Wonderful throwback to Zelda and a few other older adventure games. This team is so talented, so I'll buy anything they make.

[maniacmayhem]

Wow, this looks really good. I really hope this has something to do with Demon Souls.

[TomahawkX]

This E3 is going to be EPIC!

[AnotherProGamer]

http://i.4cdn.org/v/1399052...
http://i.4cdn.org/v/1399052...

2 more screens

[saint_seya]

Wow those graphics look really really nice, hope it looks like that e.e

[Plagasx]

Take everything that you see from E3, target renders.. It will most likely be seriously downgraded on release.

[Rockefellow]

Hey, that's pretty interesting. I thought it was about Shadow of the Beast initially, but a new game with the help of From Software is good news.

Still curious about SotB, though-- why has news been so quiet on that game?

[BitbyDeath]

Game reveal + acquisition announcement would kill E3.
Sony need more Japanese studios.

[Dark11]

Kadokawa acquired From Software a few days ago.

[BitbyDeath]

Was not aware of this. Thanks.

[iDadio]

All the screens in the thread just scream souls, I think there's just enough to make me think this isn't faked

[Iltapalanyymi]

Saw this on /v/ earlier. really awesome!

[Convas]

*Saving for PS4 intensifies*

[Goro]

Demon Souls 2?

[SuperYakuzaFan]

Hey fellow Yakuza Fan, Sony should buy Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio(Yakuza Studio).

[Goro]

Definitely, It would be much better than Sega.
I don't understand why Sony don't make Sega an offer to localize Yakuza 5 or Ishin considering they're PS exclusive and Ishin would likely be a big seller on PS4 with the lack of exclusive AAA games on the platform at the moment.

[SuperYakuzaFan]

Imagine Yakuza Studio,Sony Japan Studio under Sony,it would be just amazing.But I still want Sega as a brand to grow.

[Goro]

I liked Sega until they stopped caring about their western fanbase, Yakuza isn't the only game they stopped localizing...

[younglj01]

:D ............... :D ............... :) E3 get here soon...

[-Foxtrot]

Wonder if they are changing the time period for the next Souls game or maybe a different game altogether.

Not saying I want big guns and explosions in a Souls game but a new modern setting IP with the Souls series gameplay would be amazing.

[Lilrizky]

I could be mistaken, but aren't all the souls games in different universes?
So this could make sense

[Hanso]

Sony just won E3 O_____O

[kingdom18]

I'm getting a Van Helsing/Souls feel from this

[-Foxtrot]

I hope it focuses on monsters instead of demons in this one if it's not a direct sequel like Zombies, Vampires, Mummies, Witches, Ghosts, Werewolf's etc

[MightyNoX]

Miyazakis secret project!

[mezati99]

HOLY F*CKING SH!T

[Master-H]

So if this is real this would be what Mayazaki's been up to...interesting

[AgentSmithPS4]

I like the setting. Maybe this will dry my digital tears, the ones caused by not having any 'souls' type games on my PS4 :(.

[Veneno]

But now we know it's coming. I always had this feeling that the From B team worked on Dark Souls 2 while the A team was busy working on the next gen Souls experience. I think I was right.

[FullmetalRoyale]

"Sony and From Sof--"

http://i.imgur.com/p7PlAWF....

[ErazorDJ]

From Software + Guerrilla Games

[HeartlessGamer]

I think this is a new souls game because one of the pictures has the fog gate and I remember that in Demon's Souls

[Grave]

A new Demon's Souls game that is a PS4-only exclusive would be a HUGE announcement at E3 2014.

[waltyftm]

Nightmare creatures was the first thing it reminded me of, very interested in this.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Maybe this is the Bloodborne game. Looks good. Please let this be one of the new PS4 IP.

[Sikct9a]

Best Friday ever!

[Veneno]

Fun, fun, fun, fun........

[nucky64]

wow - this is huge news to me....i hope this game is shown at E3!!!!

[DarXyde]

Doesn't look very visually appealing, but I am extremely excited nonetheless.

If it's an open-world structure, I hope it's absolutely massive.

[Xavy]

PS4 will dominate!!

EPIC Stuff!

[JackVagina]

GAF leaker DemonNite has been secretly teasing this for almost a year :O

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

http://m.neogaf.com/showpos...

PS4 #BEASTMODE

[pecorre]

Nice find!

also: Shut up and take my money already.

[Veneno]

Thank you, Mr. Vagina.

[JackVagina]

2 More just found

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[Sharius]

beware: the last guardian souls

[lonelyplayer]

I am so hyped about this game!!! I want to pre order it now!

[Brazz]

It's happening!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W...

[BeardedPriest]

THE DEMON WAS DESTROYED

[LightDiego]

Demon's Souls 2 and will be even better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, and exclusive for PS4!

[ZodTheRipper]

For me, Demon's Souls 1 is already better than Dark Souls 1&2 :)
Dark Souls brought some great improvements but overall I enjoyed Demon's Souls more.

[its_JEFF]

Looks interesting. Definitely getting that Dark/Deamon Souls vibe from it!!! Wish there was better quality screens... and a better website to view it on. I don't know why that website works that way, to view the next image in the gallery it reloads the entire page... sorry, just ranting a little.

OT, can't wait to see the "official" reveal!

[Kennytaur]

This could be big. Good thing E3 is so close.

[dddooozzz9]

I hope it is true!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[trywizardo]

looks great , if im gonna buy a PS4 it would be because of this :D

[Father__Merrin]

looks like theres only 1 console to own this gen

[Sarobi]

DEMON SOULS DEMON SOULS DEMON SOULS DEMON SOUKLS.

Oops sorry about that.. my mind couldn't come up with anything else to say

[Brazz]

One realy cool thing !

Beast project > Maiden in black from Demon's Souls drop "Beast Demon Souls" if made the "right thing"...

Yeah...Demon's souls II confirmed!

[Sevir]

E3 is gonna be sick... Sony bringing forth the exclusives :) This time Sony should know to publish this IP in the states, because of how popular From Software has become along with the Souls IP.

I'm excited... This is about as concrete a leak as you can get!

[Silly gameAr]

Uncharted 2 was everyone's game of the in 2009, Demon's Souls was mine. I'm hoping like hell that this is a true sequel.

[silvacrest]

fantastic news and the screens make this look real legit

[diesoft]

This is nothing more than a way to get us to buy more controllers! They will probably make this one so hard we will break our controllers more often, FORCING us to buy additional pads!

I see your game, Sony. I see you clever b**tards.

[Vanfernal]

UMBASA!!!

[LAWSON72]

I love From but I just dont see the point of making a game for Sony when they have been able to publish their games on all platforms. I am excited but I think it is kind of a dick move to all of a sudden make their next game exclusive to only one platform. Like seriously, they strengthen their relationship with PC gamers with a pretty solid port of DkS2 and then all of a sudden say F you we like Playstation so if you want to play our games buy PS4, lol. It is a good thing I will own all platforms, but IMO one of the worst things in the industry is 3rd parties making exclusive games when they have a fanbase on multiple platforms, which is most likely because money though sometimes a game needs funding so that is fine since the game would not happen. From is a different story though because they recently got purchased by a publisher and probably have intentions to fund their games and make money off them.

I guess if this turns out to be a Demon Souls sequel it makes sense since the only way that could happen if SOny got to publish it, but if not as I said I do not like this decision.

[Vanfernal]

Sony co-developed and published Demon's Souls (in Japan), so it's partly their IP. If this is indeed a sequel to Demon's Souls or a game by the original team it's pretty safe to say that Sony's Studio Japan is on board, hence the exclusivity.

[Inception]

@lawson

"then all of a sudden say F you we like Playstation so if you want to play our games buy PS4, lol"

Your blabbering doesn't make sense. This IP is not Dark Souls 3 that goes exclusive for PS4. It's a new IP or a sequel for Demon's Souls (which is exclusive for PS3) that owned by sony.

And FYI, From Soft always had great relationship with sony for a long long time. They're making exclusive for sony from PS1, like King's Field (the predecessor of Demon's Souls), Armored Core, Shadow Tower, Another Century, etc. This isn't the 1st time they're making exclusive for sony. So it's not a "F* YOU" for people who loved From Soft from the PS1 days.

Anyway, From Soft IS FREE to make exclusive for any company. Heck, From Soft even made a couple of exclusive for Xbox too. So, i still don't understand why are you mad when you said you're planning to own all platforms. Or that's just a camouflauge to cover your hatred for sony / PS4...

[Sharius]

FYI, dark soul 2 global death count

PS3: 223,376,485
360: 86,715,406
PC (recently release): 40,495,909

so unless PS3 player totally suck at soul game, we can easy predict that DS2 PS3 sale destroy other 2 version a miles

so it's easy to SCE to make a deal with from about next game, they fund the project and help develope, it's a win win situation for from software, especially PS4 now leader of the current gen sale

[LAWSON72]

So PS3 version has been out for about 6-7 weeks while PC version has been out for a week. Your idea how the sales number work is stupid and far from accurate. Either way it does not matter that is still a fanbase being ignored by a dev to make something exclusive for SOny when the fact remains they far from have to.

[Kos-Mos]

You make valid points, just ignore the little fucks (fanboys)that can`t debate properly.
Try to see this from a pure businees perspective which in the end it`s all about.
If Sony can somehow present for From Software that they will not loose any profit, of course From Software will write exclusive deals.
In this case it could be publishing, manpower and marketing.
This will in the long run probably gain both companies, surely it`s what they choose to believe.
This business is getting more dirty every year...

[Phantom_Puss]

Beast's Souls...Now you die with Beastliness

[Inception]

<---- my avatar, take it!

[bangoskank]

That totally looks like a Souls game! FROM and Sony collaborating on it makes me hopeful for the Demons' Souls sequel I've been waiting for. Loved Dark Souls and DS 2 is good but just not the same. I hope Miyazaki is directing this one.

[Plagasx]

I'm ready to jizz sooooooo hard if it's a souls game exclusive to PS4.

[Aghashie]

Oh, oh. I thing I broke the hype-o-meter. May need to order a new one.

[assdan]

Weird steampunk Demon's souls incoming? I'll bite.

[badboy776]

E3 can't wait!!!

[Zerogamer]

HOLY SHIT HYPEEED

[WickedLester]

Bring it!!! I can't wait!

[Snappy]

Now all we need is a fallout 4 leak