Future Press Discusses Bloodborne Digital Guide, Dark Souls 2 Remaster Plans, and More
In April 2015, strategy guide publisher Future Press addressed issues with the Bloodborne digital guide code and teased plans for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of
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Strategy guide publisher Future Press provided updates in April 2015 regarding several of its high-profile projects. Via its social media channels, the company addressed customer questions about the digital version of its Bloodborne guide, a potential guide for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, and its involvement with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Bloodborne Digital Guide Redemption
Following the release of the Bloodborne Collector’s Edition Strategy Guide, many purchasers found that the included code to redeem a digital version of the book was not working. The publisher responded to customer inquiries on Twitter, clarifying the situation. According to a statement on April 20, 2015, the digital version of the guide was not yet available. This was the reason for the error messages users were receiving.
Future Press advised customers to store the code in a safe place and wait for a future announcement. The company assured followers that it would announce on its Twitter feed when the digital guide became available and the codes would be redeemable. This practice of bundling a digital copy with a premium physical product is common, but the delay between the physical release and digital access caused some initial confusion.
Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin Plans
When asked about plans for an official strategy guide for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, an updated version of the original game, Future Press offered a brief but intriguing response. The publisher initially recommended that players “stick with the old one,” referring to its comprehensive guide for the original Dark Souls 2.
However, the company also teased that it had future plans for the new release, stating, “we do have plans for SOFS, too. Stay tuned!” This suggested that a revised or entirely new guide was in development to cover the changes in the Scholar of the First Sin edition, which remixed enemy placements and included all previously released DLC. For players navigating the notoriously difficult game, this hint of a dedicated guide was welcome news.
No Guide for Metal Gear Solid V
Future Press also confirmed that it would not be handling the official strategy guide for Konami’s highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. In a tweet from April 18, 2015, the publisher stated it believed the guide was “coming from Prima,” referring to rival publisher Prima Games. This clarification set expectations for fans and collectors who often follow specific publishers for their distinct quality and style.
At the time of the announcement, Bloodborne and Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin were already available for purchase. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was scheduled for a September 1, 2015 release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, with a PC version following on September 15.
Frequently asked questions
What was wrong with the Bloodborne strategy guide digital code?
The code included with the physical Bloodborne Collector's Edition Strategy Guide was not invalid. The digital version of the guide simply had not gone live yet. Publisher Future Press confirmed this in April 2015 and advised customers to keep their codes safe until it announced when the digital version would be available for redemption.
Did Future Press make a guide for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin?
In April 2015, Future Press had not yet released a guide for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin. The publisher advised fans to use the guide for the original game in the meantime. However, it did tease that it had plans for the remastered release, suggesting a new or updated guide was forthcoming.
Who made the official strategy guide for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain?
Future Press confirmed via Twitter that it would not be handling the official guide for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The publisher speculated that the guide would be published by its competitor, Prima Games. This meant fans of Future Press's work would have to look to another publisher for that game's guide.
When did the Bloodborne Collector's Edition Strategy Guide come out?
The physical Bloodborne Collector's Edition Strategy Guide from Future Press was released in the spring of 2015, around the same time as the game. Issues with its accompanying digital code redemption surfaced in April 2015, as buyers of the physical book began trying to access the digital version.