Fans Await Bloodborne Remaster as Miyazaki Acknowledges Demand Amid 10th Anniversary
January 16, 2025Bloodborne, originally launched in March 2015, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in March 2025, and it remains playable on PS5 through backward compatibility.
Since its release, fans have been clamoring for updates or a remaster for the PS5 due to the game's inconsistent performance and image quality.
In February 2024, Hidetaka Miyazaki acknowledged that Bloodborne could benefit from being released on modern hardware.
Shuhei Yoshida, former head of PlayStation, recently discussed the lack of updates on Bloodborne, attributing it to Miyazaki's busy schedule and personal attachment to the game.
Yoshida speculated that Miyazaki's success and current commitments, particularly to projects like Elden Ring, may explain the absence of a remaster.
Despite the high demand for a remaster or sequel, Miyazaki has not confirmed any plans, indicating he is not the decision-maker in such matters.
While Sony has successfully remastered several titles for the PS5, such as Demon's Souls and The Last of Us: Part II, Bloodborne remains unremastered and has not received a PC port.
The lack of a remaster has frustrated fans, especially as other PlayStation titles have received updates, leading to feelings of being teased after a recent anniversary trailer featured Bloodborne.
Miyazaki has expressed happiness about the passionate fanbase that continues to call for a remake, acknowledging the strong memories associated with the game.
Miyazaki has shown interest in a potential PC port of Bloodborne, wishing for more players to experience the game, but he is cautious about discussing it further.
Yoshida noted that Bloodborne is one of the most requested games on his social media, highlighting its enduring popularity among fans.
Despite the ongoing silence from Sony, Yoshida's comments suggest that there may still be hope for Bloodborne fans, who will need to remain patient.
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Newsweek • Jan 16, 2025
Former SIE President Shuhei Yoshida Reveals Reason for Avoiding Bloodborne PS5 UpdateEurogamer.net • Jan 16, 2025
Why hasn't PlayStation done anything new with Bloodborne? Shuhei Yoshida has a theoryGameSpot • Jan 16, 2025
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