soulsborne
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Meaning · English
A loose series of dark fantasy action role-playing video games developed by FromSoftware, generally held as including Demon's Souls (2009), the Dark Souls trilogy (2011–2016), Bloodborne (2015), and Elden Ring (2022).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As the director of each of the Soulsborne games, Miyazaki is a strong influence on all aspects of the final product, including visual design, gameplay, and narrative content.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “soulsborne” mean?
A loose series of dark fantasy action role-playing video games developed by FromSoftware, generally held as including Demon's Souls (2009), the Dark Souls trilogy (2011–2016), Bloodborne (2015), and Elden Ring (2022).
Is “soulsborne” formal or informal?
soulsborne is generally slang.