The Inspiration Behind The Duskbloods' Winged Rat Character
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The Inspiration Behind The Duskbloods' Winged Rat Character

FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki discusses the creative process behind the unique winged rat character in the upcoming game, The Duskbloods.

Overview

FromSoftware is generating excitement with its next project, The Duskbloods, an exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch 2. The recently revealed trailer concluded with a striking appearance of a winged rat creature.

Director Insights: Hidetaka Miyazaki shared insights about this creature, describing it as their attempt to create a cute, Nintendo-esque character. According to him, this entity is portrayed as an elderly gentleman, offering advice to players during gameplay.

Key Points

  • The winged rat serves as a charming, guiding figure akin to the Fire Keepers seen in the Dark Souls series.
  • The Duskbloods promises an innovative mix of PvPvE gameplay.
  • Launch is scheduled for 2026, stirring diverse opinions among the fandom due to FromSoftware’s traditional multiplatform approach.

Hidetaka Miyazaki’s ambition with this title seems to blend iconic FromSoftware elements with fresh, whimsical concepts inspired by Nintendo. Future details about this winged creature are expected as the release date approaches.

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