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‘Ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth’: Hidetaka Miyazaki on uniting players in a damaged world

Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Elden Ring, is trending after denying a persistent fan theory about his work.

By · Published September 4, 2026 at 00:34 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026 at 00:34 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Tech4Gamers · gamesradar.com · Kotaku · IGN · The Guardian.

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What happened

Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Elden Ring, has denied a persistent fan theory that he has a particular interest in feet. The rumor has circulated for years, fueled by the frequent appearance of barefoot women in FromSoftware games. Miyazaki addressed the speculation in an interview with The Guardian, where he discussed his vision for uniting players in a damaged world.

The rumor gained traction after Miyazaki's interview with The Guardian, where he discussed his creative vision. The Guardian's coverage focuses on Miyazaki's artistic philosophy, while other outlets like Tech4Gamers, gamesradar.com, Kotaku, and IGN zeroed in on the foot rumor. The Guardian's coverage does not mention the foot rumor.

The other outlets do not mention Miyazaki's artistic philosophy.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (88% supported) Updated 1h ago.

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Questions people are asking

What is the fan theory about Hidetaka Miyazaki?

The fan theory suggests that Miyazaki has a particular interest in feet, based on the frequent appearance of barefoot women in FromSoftware games.

What did Miyazaki say about the fan theory?

Miyazaki denied the theory, stating that he does not understand where the idea came from.

What is Miyazaki's artistic philosophy?

Miyazaki believes that 'ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth' and aims to unite players in a damaged world.

Topics

Hidetaka Miyazaki Elden Ring FromSoftware video games fan theories The Guardian

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