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FromSoftware has announced that from April 2025, its employees will receive an average basic salary increase of approximately 11.8%. In a time when the gaming industry has been plagued with layoffs and staff cuts, FromSoftware is raising the standards of job security and creativity.

Hidetaka Miyazaki at the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards.

With leadership that prioritizes workers’ security, FromSoftware’s ability to craft masterpieces like Elden Ring is no accident. This commitment to its people has allowed the company to maintain a high standard of quality in its games.

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The video game industry has faced unprecedented challenges over the past two years. In 2023, more than 10,000 industry professionals lost their jobs. As reported by Polygon, this trend has continued into 2024, with layoffs already surpassing last year’s total by mid-year.

フロム・ソフトウェアでは、働きがいのある環境創出の一環として、基本給および新卒初任給の引き上げを実施します。これからもユーザーの皆様にさらなる感動と「価値あるゲーム」を提供するべく、ゲーム開発に取り組んでまいります。

— Fromsoftware (@fromsoftware_pr) October 4, 2024

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