‘Elden Ring’ composer Yuka Kitamura leaves FromSoftware

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Elden Ring, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne and other FromSoftware titles, announced her departure from the developer on Tuesday (August 1).“I have decided to leave FromSoftware, the company I worked for, and to start working new as a freelance composer in this August,” she said in a post to X.

She affirmed that she still would like to work within the games industry and pointed fans to her new website that promotes her previous compositions.Thank you all for your continued support.

Today I have an announcement to make.I have decided to leave FromSoftware, the company I worked for, and to start working new as a freelance composer in this August.— Yuka Kitamura (@_Yuka_Kitamura_) August 1, 2023Fans supported Kitamura in her latest venture but the overall feeling is one of heartbreak, as well as appreciation for her contributions to these games.“Truly sad news.

She is responsible for some of the most insane bangers in gaming history. Looking forward to hear more of her work in whatever she does next,” said one in response to the announcement.Her stint with FromSoftware started with Armored Core: Verdict Day, which was developed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013.