Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- FromSoftware on Why Multiplayer Was Dropped in Favor of Single-Player

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Producer explains why FromSoftware decided to ditch its tried-and-true multiplayer approach for a single-player experience.

[DivineAssault]

Its fine by me as long as its fun. MP doenst need to be in everything. This is a whole new game that doesnt have some of the RPG elements like DS either

[Abriael]

Totally fine for me as well. I actually prefer single player only for this kind of games.

[DivineAssault]

My only concern is Activision being the publisher. Especially after seeing the crap they make other devs put into modern titles

[BiggerBoss]

I prefer SP too, but the multiplayer in Souls games were great, and had a very dedicated fan base. I don't know how to think about this.

Also, Activision...

[Tobse]

Are you kidding me?Multiplayer is the most fun thing in the game

[darthv72]

No one is saying otherwise. Its just that not every game needs it.

[bluefox755]

It was well implemented multiplayer, but hardly the most fun thing about it.

[BlaqMagiq1]

Multiplayer isn't always the most important thing. Not every game needs it.

[doggo84]

No it's not

[Snookies12]

That's not true at all, I love every minute of my single-player play through of From Software games. I always go through solo before doing anything multi-player on them. I feel like it's slightly cheating getting help, even from the NPC's in Bloodborne that you could summon for instance.

[DivineAssault]

Its fun but not the most fun thing about them. I enjoy defeating the game alone first. Then go back to find more items. I get why people like the MP but theres also people who like the isolated & lonely worlds to explore

[KOIMOJO]

My sadness for this is the same as my sadness over Cyberpunk being first person, which is bittersweet. Yeah one of my favorite parts about souls games is the enjoyment of playing them co-op and pvp with my little brother and roommate, and I heavily prefer role playing a character in third person like in the Witcher 3, BUT these are two of my favorite developers and they have EARNED the benefit of the doubt to be creative in THEIR own way to create their vision in the ways they think it will be most fun. This recent news has actually ramped up some of my excitement for these two games just knowing there are new unexpected wrinkles to their formulas, can’t wait!

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Good actually

[BiggerBoss]

How? Multiplayer is one of the major reasons that the Souls games are as popular as they are.

And this is coming from a Singleplayer only guy.

[CaptainOmega]

I'll have to see more gameplay. The combat didn't look appealing from what was shown in the trailer.

[starchild]

It looked extremely appealing to me. Sekiro looks like my dream game. Love the combat, the stealth and the traversal mechanics.

[Einhander1971]

More single player games the better not interested in MP.

[Tobse]

If they release SP only I wont buy it at launch, may aswell pirate it. Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls online was awesome

[Chaosdreams]

It's completely up to you on whether or not you purchase the game. However, pirating the game of a respectable developer is an insult. It also removes your voice on the matter. Why would they take consideration of a game function if the person complaining is already revealing they plan to rip them off?

While the online components (in particular the ghost apparitions) are awesome, they've got a different vision in mind for this IP. They've stated other games in the Souls like format will come at a later time, so maybe just hold up until then?

Naturally this is me giving a serious reply, to your thoughtless remarks.

[Sam Fisher]

@ chaos

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[DafunkyRebel]

Reported to the FBI

[Veneno]

And they were like what the fuck is Dark Souls nerd?!?!?!

[BlaqMagiq1]

So you're gonna pirate it because it doesn't have MP? That is some dumb reasoning. This game is not Souls and it won't play like Souls. You care more about a mode than a game and that's sad.

[Tobse]

Why should I pay full price for something that doesnt play online?

[criticalkare]

Thats disrespect to the developers....

[Tobse]

This is PC mustardrice

[BlaqMagiq1]

Who said anything about paying full price for a game? You can buy it at whatever price you want, but pirating a game because it doesn't have MP is absolutely stupid. This is not a Souls game.

[Tobse]

not mp = free2play on pc

[BlaqMagiq1]

AKA stealing

[Smokehouse]

That’s awesome. I liked the look of this game so much that I bought dark souls 3 complete for 20 bucks. I haven’t played a souls game since demon souls and that was only for a couple hours.

Everything about this game sounds great. Crazy bosses designed around one class, sure why not. No stats, only skill progression? Awesome. Single player = F Balance.

[CrimsonWing69]

Dude the only part of MP I like in a Souls game is Co-Op, I loathe PvP, especially since everyone twinks it! I, for one, am glad they took out MP.

[Elda]

Great to hear!

[ApocalypseShadow]

It's looking good.

Now, if Sega would only get on the bandwagon and make a proper current Gen Shinobi/Shadow Dancer game. Then, my samurai, ninja fix would be complete. Well...and another Tenchu. Lol. And ummm...another Way of The Samurai. And a remake/remaster of Genji 1. And and a Onimusha ,and Bujingai,and Blood Will Tell, and Otogi...okay I'll stop.

Love them single player ninja/samurai games. Might have to pull out the PS2 and (original) Xbox again. Starting to work myself up

[ApocalypseShadow]

Guess there are individuals who don't like old school ninja/samurai games or single player. Sucks to be them.

[Vanfernal]

I have no problem with this. A lot of people just assumed that because it's a From game it's gonna be Souls like. It's good that they are trying something different. With this said, I hope that the game has some sort of connection to Tenchu. Even if it's something like Onikage as a secret boss. XD

[bluefox755]

Hopefully after the success of GoW, more publishers will keep the focus on single player.

[DafunkyRebel]

So now summoning co op to help with tough bosses? Oh well as long as they fix the parrying in these games I’ll buy it.

[on_line_forever]

its Totally fine for me

And I wish some day squire enix let FromSoftware make remake for VAGRANT STORY in the same souls games style Iam sure it will be great game

[doggo84]

I'm glad they are fully focusing on the single player to provide the best experience.

[Relientk77]

Awesome, single player games ftw!

[Lord_Sloth]

Because it doesn't belong in everything.

[AK91]

Not a souls game so MP would be unnecessary.

[Mr Marvel]

I’ll still buy this on PS4, but Bloodborne 2 was what I REALLY wanted.

[Flewid638]

More time, money and resources spent on making it a focused, quality experience.

Hell friggin yea.