Developer FromSoftware has announced that enrolled employees will gain a basic salary increase of roughly 11.8% starting April 2025. Additionally, the starting salary for new graduates will rise from ¥260,000 to ¥300,000.
More specifically, the salary will rise from ¥260,000 to ¥300,000. When converted, ¥300,000 is roughly around a fluctuating $2,000 USD.
You can view FromSoftware’s full message on the matter below:
FromSoftware, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Hidetaka Miyazaki) announced that from April 2025, enrolled employees will receive an average basic salary increase of approximately 11.8%. The starting salary for new graduates will also be increased from 260,000 yen to 300,000 yen.
At FromSoftware, we strive to make games that convey emotion, create value, and inspire joy. To this end, we are working towards stable income and a rewarding work environment where our employees can apply themselves to development. The increase in base and starting salaries is one implementation of this policy.
We will continue to develop games with the hope of inspiring players, and creating something of value.
Elden Ring features the action systems that FromSoftware has proven effective through their Dark Souls series, but the team has also focused on building a narrative with this title. With the help of Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, the game features a fantasy story where players control the fate of this world.
Elden Ring quickly became widely beloved thanks to its immense implementation of player freedom for exploration and gameplay customization. The world is your oyster in a sense, and the upcoming DLC will only enhance replayability tenfold. The veiled narrative uncovered by paying attention to the setting has also enthused dedicated fans.
Elden Ring is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Check out our review of the DLC.
