Hidetaka Miyazaki
Hidetaka Miyazaki is a Japanese video game director, designer, writer, and president of FromSoftware.
Hidetaka Miyazaki is a Japanese video game director, designer, writer, and president of FromSoftware. He is widely known for directing the Souls series and other major action role-playing games including Demon's Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Elden Ring. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1974, he joined FromSoftware in 2004 and later became its president in 2014.
Early life and career
Miyazaki was born in Shizuoka, Japan, in 1974. He joined FromSoftware in 2004 after working in the IT industry and began his game-development career on the Armored Core series.
Breakthrough with Souls games
He first gained major recognition after directing Demon's Souls and then the Dark Souls series. These games became influential for their high difficulty and environmental storytelling.
Leadership at FromSoftware
Miyazaki became president of FromSoftware in 2014 and also holds the role of representative director. He has continued to direct major releases while leading the company.
Later projects and influence
His later work includes Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Elden Ring. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern action role-playing game design.
Key facts
- Joined FromSoftware in 2004 and initially worked as a designer on the Armored Core series.
- Directed Demon's Souls and later became internationally known for the Dark Souls series.
- Promoted to president of FromSoftware in 2014 and also serves as representative director.
- Has directed or overseen several acclaimed action role-playing games, including Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Elden Ring.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidetaka_MiyazakiSupports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, career history, FromSoftware leadership, and major games directed.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidetaka_MiyazakiSupports: Japanese nationality, FromSoftware presidency, and key works including Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.
- Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidetaka_MiyazakiSupports: Birth date, birthplace, FromSoftware role, and 2004 start at the company.