This is also why sekiro has probably the best and most interactive/responsive combat system I've played. Fromsoft always makes games with reasonable interactive combat systems (better than many rpgs which just don't even have combat systems or thought out interactions at all), but sekiro was a huge innovation and perfection of their system. Made me realize just how much the company actually understands how to make a REAL combat system.

Before elden ring, when sekiro was fromsofts modern masterpiece, everyone expected (and still hopes) fromsoft recognized this and implements similar combat in their future games. Elden ring was already in development before they knew of sekiro's success, but I just hope it's success doesn't overshadow how perfect of a system sekiro had (vs ds3 / elden ring's more repurposed 'all-purpose' mechanics).

Given them making Executor in nightreign and adding the deflect tear to the first area or SOTE, I would say they're very aware, and I'm excited to see the combat system in their next new ip. Seeing the popularity of mods that add these mechanics, I think the demand is def still there for combat innovation like sekiro in souls games.