As reports of Sony apparently being in talks to buy out FromSoftware owner Kadokawa surface online, the Tokyo Stock Exchange has issued an alert that "unclear information regarding acquisition has arisen.

Sony is reportedly in talks to purchase Japanese publisher Kadokawa, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the dealings. Kadokawa owns FromSoftware, which is behind incredibly difficult Soulslike games,

Kadokawa Corporation, Elden Ring developer FromSoftware's majority owner, has acknowledged takeover interest from Sony, but says no decision's been made.