TL;DR: A former PlayStation developer revealed that FromSoftware has rejected up to 10 studios proposing a Bloodborne remake, indicating the studio’s cautious approach to revisiting the popular game despite high demand from fans and developers. This highlights FromSoftware’s control over its IP and quality standards.
Despite Sony owning the rights to Bloodborne, and could have technically gone ahead with a remake without Miyazaki’s involvement, Sony decided to shelve the idea until FromSoftware is ready. Now, Brandon Sheffield has posted on BlueSky with insider details, such as FromSoftware receiving more than 10 pitches for a Bloodborne remake, sequel, or spinoff, which were all rejected.
These comments from Sheffield, who has worked with Sony on releases for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation mobile, back up previous reporting that Miyazaki really wanted Bloodborne handled by FromSoftware. In 2024, Miyazaki said the team does want to return to Bloodborne, which suggests, at least to me, that we have everything we need for a Bloodborne remake, except time.
Again, no surprises here. Makes sense that a lot of companies see the potential of a follow-up and want to capitalise on it. Good on FS for standing their ground and for Sony to not fuck them over over money
I just want to play it on PC ಠ_ಠ
Technically, you can if you’re ok with emulation
But is it complete? Last I checked the full games didn’t run on emulation. If it is now full, I hope I can run it on Linux
I played through the whole game + DLC last year at 4k resolution, 60FPS, on a 3080. Definitely had a few crashes here and there but nothing that lost progress. I wouldn’t play it any other way.
What emulator did you use?
Probably ShadPS4 cause it’s the only one…
Edit: … That’s relevant
RPCSX not an option?
No they said they played on their 3080 so I’m assuming no they didn’t play on Linux or Android.
Edit: especially with their last update being 2023. No I don’t see them as a viable option
I used ShadPS4. I haven’t kept up with development of any others. Are there any others running retail games in a playable state?