Overview of Sirius Studio’s Formation
- Teruyuki Toriyama, renowned for his role as a producer on titles like Bloodborne and Demon’s Souls, has joined the newly established Tokyo-based studio, Sirius.
- The studio is dedicated to “creating games that make users’ hearts shine.”
- Sirius Studio intends to establish itself as a leading developer with a focus on international game releases across consoles, PC, and VR/AR platforms.
Teruyuki Toriyama, a distinguished former producer associated with Sony‘s Japan Studio, has embarked on a new venture with the Tokyo studio Sirius. With an impressive portfolio featuring acclaimed titles such as Bloodborne and Demon’s Souls, Toriyama’s journey took him away from Sony in 2020, leading him to Thirdverse, where he collaborated with producer Hikaru Okamura and Hideki Irie, a former Sega executive and co-founder of Sirius.
Sony, recognized for its extensive lineup of successful franchises including God of War, The Last of Us, and Ghost of Tsushima, has also fostered a strong interest in the soulslike genre. This aligns with the recent excitement surrounding FromSoftware’s upcoming title, The Duskbloods, revealed during Nintendo’s latest showcase. Amidst the buzz surrounding the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, Sony appears to be actively gauging feedback from PlayStation users to inform future developments, possibly paving the way for a new handheld device that could succeed the PlayStation Portal.
Teruyuki Toriyama’s New Role at Sirius Studio
With a significant contribution to the success of Demon’s Souls, which has been recognized as one of the premier RPGs of the current decade—alongside titles like Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and Baldur’s Gate 3—Sirius is keen to maintain a level of discretion regarding their upcoming projects. The team’s ambitious vision involves evolving into a world-class development studio that aims to deliver games globally rather than being confined to the Japanese market, thus targeting the substantial English-speaking portion of the VR market.
Drawing from his beloved work on Bloodborne, Toriyama aspires for players to develop a deep emotional connection with the games from Sirius. He envisions producing titles that resonate with audiences, expressing the studio’s mission to “create games that make users’ hearts shine.”As Bloodborne approaches its 10th anniversary, its legacy remains entrenched within the soulslike genre, leading to fervent hopes for its sequel among dedicated fans. The recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct stirred considerable speculation as FromSoftware’s new project surfaced, tantalizing players with what could potentially fulfill their wish for a Bloodborne sequel.